The finance minister said Wednesday that the South Korean government planned to submit a supplemental budget bill to parliament later this week to help Covid-19 pandemic-affected microbusiness owners. In his first meeting with the ruling People Power Party (PPP), Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho said the government drafted the additional budget measure to … Read more
Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea’s new president, received his first briefing as commander-in-chief from the Joint Chiefs of Staff at midnight on Monday. During a period of high tension on the Korean Peninsula, Yoon began his job from an underground bunker constructed at his new presidential office. Hours later, Yoon was sworn in as president in … Read more
According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, a short-range ballistic missile fired from North Korea on Saturday reached an altitude of roughly 37 miles (60 kilometers) along with its 373-mile (600-kilometer) flight. The missile was launched, most likely from a submarine, at 2:07 p.m. local time from the Sinpo region of North Korea’s east … Read more
North Korea launched its second submarine-launched ballistic missile in three days on Saturday, Seoul reported, after the US warned Pyongyang could be planning a nuclear test. Pyongyang has drastically increased its sanctions-busting missile launches this year, conducting 15 tests since January, including the first full-range launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile since 2017. The latest … Read more
BTS might soon be exempted from South Korea’s military service Individuals from BTS may before long be free with regards to South Korea’s required military help. The nation at present requires all physically fit men to serve something like two years before they turn 30 — and with BTS’ most seasoned part approaching the achievement … Read more
Biden will travel to South Korea and Japan in May; white house announces US President Joe Biden will make a trip to South Korea and Japan in May, the White House reported Wednesday. Visiting two of Washington’s super Asian partners in the midst of strains with rival China and local enemy North Korea. During the … Read more
Designs for the world’s first “floating city” were released on Tuesday as a possible solution for coastal towns threatened by rising sea levels connected to the climate issue. The urban design project is planned for the port of Busan, South Korea, a metropolis of 3.4 million people. Renderings depict buildings grouped on floating platforms, linked … Read more
According to central bank data released Wednesday, consumer sentiment in South Korea increased in April as a result of the easing of social-discrimination laws. According to the Bank of Korea, the composite consumer sentiment index (CCSI) reached 103.8 in April, up 0.6 points over the previous month (BOK). The index rose for the second month … Read more
Kim Taehyung nicknamed V, a member of the global smash k-pop band BTS, has achieved a new milestone for popularity. The Butter singer has broken the record for the fastest time to gain 40 million Instagram followers. The star has shared 46 posts and follows seven accounts, including those of fellow BTS members RM, Jin, … Read more
South Korea has stated it will carry all COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, besides for the requirement to wear masks, marking the first time maximum restrictions were lifted since the pandemic commenced two years in the past. The 10-person limit on non-public social gatherings and a nighttime curfew at eating places, coffee shops and other indoor … Read more
On a cold and windy Augusta National, Tiger Woods faced another Masters comeback test on Saturday as he pursued third-round leader Scottie Scheffler. Woods, who is playing in his first competitive event since a single car accident nearly cost him his right leg 14 months ago, started an overcast afternoon nine shots behind Scheffler and … Read more
Tiger Woods opened his boldest Masters challenge yet with a one-under-par 71 at Augusta National on Thursday, drawing on all of his hard-won stamina and wisdom from five previous victories. The 46-year-old legend, who was seriously injured in a car accident in February 2021 and risked losing his right leg, said just being able to … Read more
South Korean exports reached an all-time monthly high in March, mainly to strong demand for semiconductors and petroleum products, according to the Seoul Trade Ministry. Samsung Electronics, the world’s biggest smartphone manufacturer, is based in the country, and its processors are utilized in a wide range of products. Outbound shipments from South Korea totaled US$63.48 … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea reported 395,598 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Wednesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 10,822,836, the health authorities said Thursday. The daily caseload was down sharply from 490,881 in the previous day, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). The recent … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea recorded 353,980 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Monday compared to 24 hours ago, bringing the total number of infections to 9,936,540, the health authorities said Tuesday. The daily caseload was sharply up from 209,165 in the previous day, marking the first rebound in five days, according to the Korea Disease … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea reported 209,169 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 9,582,815, the health authorities said Monday. The daily caseload was sharply down from 334,708 in the previous day due to fewer virus tests over the weekend, according to the Korea … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea reported 407,017 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Thursday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 8,657,609, the health authorities said Friday. The daily caseload was sharply down from a record high of 621,328 in the previous day, but it marked the second-highest number, according to … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea reported a record high of 621,328 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Wednesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 8,250,592, the health authorities said Thursday. The daily caseload was sharply up from 400,711 in the previous day, topping 600,000 for the first time, according to … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea reported a record high of 400,741 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Tuesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 7,629,275, the health authorities said Wednesday. The daily caseload was sharply up from 362,329 in the previous day, topping 400,000 for the first time, according to … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea reported 362,338 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Monday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 7,228,550, the health authorities said Tuesday. The daily caseload was sharply up from 309,784 in the previous day, hovering above 300,000 for four straight days, according to the Korea Disease … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea reported a record high of 383,665 daily COVID-19 cases as of midnight Friday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 6,206,277, the health authorities said Saturday. The daily caseload was sharply up from 282,983 in the previous day, surpassing the previous high of 342,433 tallied on … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea reported 327,549 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Wednesday, raising the total number of infections to 5,539,650, the health authorities said Thursday. The daily caseload was slightly down from a record high of 342,438 in the previous day, but it stayed above 300,00 for two days, according to the Korea Disease … Read more
Canada is one of several nations and territories on Russia’s list of “unfriendly countries” for whom sanctions are being imposed as a result of the country’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict. According to the Russian government, the list, which was posted on its official website and distributed through state media, comprises nations that have imposed … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea reported a record daily high of 342,446 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Tuesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 5,212,118, the health authorities said Wednesday. The daily caseload was sharply up from 202,720 in the prior day, surpassing 300,000 for the first time here, … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea reported 202,721 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Monday, raising the total number of infections to 4,869,691, health authorities said Tuesday. The daily caseload was down from 210,716 in the prior day, but it was 1.5 times higher than a week earlier, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency … Read more
SEOUL: South Korea said on Monday it will halt all transactions with the Russia’s central bank in the latest series of punitive actions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. The foreign ministry said in a statement it had decided to ban all financial dealings with the Central Bank of Russia “considering the international community’s … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea recorded 210,716 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Sunday, bringing the total number of infections to 4,666,977, the health authorities said Monday. The daily caseload was down from the 243,626 cases reported in the previous day due to fewer tests over the weekend, but it was 1.5 times higher than a … Read more
SEOUL – North Korea said it had carried out a test of “great significance” for developing a reconnaissance satellite, state media reported, after Seoul said it had detected a ballistic missile launch. Despite sweeping international sanctions, Pyongyang carried out a record-breaking blitz of weapons tests in January before pausing launches during the Beijing Winter Olympics. … Read more
