A star South Korean soccer player who was detained and investigated in China for nearly a year over bribery allegations has been released and returned home, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said Monday. Son Jun-ho, a former member of the South Korean national team who had played professionally in China, was detained by Chinese authorities at the Shanghai airport … Continue reading Why China freed South Korean footballer after ten-month detention over bribery suspicions
This week, South Korea's Qcells said it would supply 12 gigawatts (GW) of American-made solar panels to Microsoft through 2032. Under the agreement, which the companies said is the largest of its kind, Qcells will manufacture solar panels for Microsoft at its new US$2.5 billion factory in Georgia. It will also enable Microsoft, which was … Continue reading Microsoft sourcing US-made solar panels from a South Korean company
South Korea's Dong-a Ilbo newspaper reported this week that the U.S., South Korea, and Japan will likely hold a joint aerial exercise near the Korean peninsula on October 22, the first time the three countries will conduct an aerial drill. Dong-a Ilbo added that the three countries are coordinating the exercise locations. Yonhap news agency … Continue reading US to hold joint drill with Japan, South Korea near Korean peninsula
South Korea's police chief has said their emergency response to the Itaewon crush was "inadequate" - the first acknowledgement from officials that they did not do enough to prevent it. Amid growing calls for accountability, Yoon Hee-keun said he felt "limitless responsibility about public safety" over what happened. He vowed a full investigation. Interior Minister … Continue reading South Korea police admit response to Itaewon crush was inadequate
At least 140 people were killed and 150 more were injured as they were crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the capital of Seoul, South Korean officials said. Choi Seong-beom, chief of Seoul’s Yongsan fire department, said the death toll could rise and that an unspecified … Continue reading SOUTH KOREA DISASTER: 140 killed and 150 hurt in Seoul Halloween crush
South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered an update to the military's operational plans, aimed at countering North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threats. Yoon said he wanted updated plans this week while visiting a military bunker that would serve as a command post in the event of a war. The announcement coincided with the … Continue reading South Korea prepares to counter North Korea’s growing nuclear and missile threats
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu has posted her first photo on social media since her surprise announcement in March that she has married South Korean musician DJ Koo. Posing with a friend, the 45-year-old looked happy and radiant in the picture posted on Friday morning. Her friend even called her "Benjamin Button", the character who ages … Continue reading Barbie Hsu makes first social media appearance since wedding DJ Koo
South Korean actress Gong Hyo-jin and Korean-American singer Kevin Oh have confirmed they are dating, although Gong did not say if marriage was on the cards. They were reacting to a report by South Korean media outlet Sports Chosun, which disclosed their relationship and said they would be tying the knot some time in 2022 … Continue reading Gong Hyo-jin confirms relationship with singer Kevin Oh
When the South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, called for an end to the war on the Korean peninsula recently, the initial response was a rebuff from North Korea's vice foreign minister. This has been the standard response from Pyongyang whenever the idea has been raised of turning the 1953 armistice between the two warring Koreas into an actual peace … Continue reading North Korea: What you should know about the Supreme Leader’s sister, Kim Yo-jong
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said former President Donald Trump "failed" in his dealings with North Korea because he "beat around the bush" during negotiations, a stunningly undiplomatic public assessment of a fellow world leader delivered during a New York Times interview published Wednesday. Moon said the denuclearization of North Korea is a "matter of survival" for South Korea, and stressed that … Continue reading Trump’s leadership failed South Koreans – President Moon Jae-in
South Korea on Saturday reported more than 100 new coronavirus cases for the first time in four months while South Africa announced a surge in infections and some U.S. states tightened anti-disease controls. South Korea's 113 new cases included 36 workers returning from Iraq and 32 crew members of a Russian freighter, the government said. … Continue reading South Korea confirms record-high increase in coronavirus death toll
North Korea has taken note of the George Floyd protests, and it's not exactly sending a note of support. "Demonstrators enraged by the extreme racists throng even to the White House," says a statement in one of the main state-run newspapers. "This is the reality in the US today." The context: The North says the … Continue reading North Korea laughing at the United States
South Korea raised its disease alert to the highest level on Sunday after a surge in coronavirus infections and two more deaths, while China state media warned the outbreak there had yet to reach a turning point despite some signs of easing. South Korea’s president said he was putting the country on “red alert” due … Continue reading Japan and South Korea taking stringent measures against the coronavirus
South Korea’s president said he was putting the country on “red alert” due to the rapid rise in new cases, which are largely being traced back to church services. Health officials reported 169 new infections, bringing the total to 602, having doubled from Friday to Saturday. The last time South Korea raised the alert to … Continue reading South Korea links spread of COVID-19 to a church gathering
A mass wedding of has taken place in South Korea, with 6,000 couples getting married or renewing their vows. The event saw many of the 30,000 attendees wearing face masks amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak - South Korea has seen 24 confirmed cases. Couples and observers attended gathered at the Cheong Shim Peace World … Continue reading 6,000 couples wed in South Korea amid coronavirus outbreak
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