President Moon Jae-in vowed on Friday to spotlight the plight of South Korea’s last few surviving “comfort women”, as those forced to work in Japan’s wartime brothels are known, in efforts to resolve …
Local COVID cases in South Korea rise to highest level since March
Locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in South Korea have reached their highest level since late March, prompting officials to consider stricter measures to contain the spread.
Local COVID-19 cases in South Korea spike to highest number since March
Locally transmitted COVID-19 infections in South Korea spiked to their highest level since the end of March with 85 new cases, prompting health officials to consider imposing stricter social distancin …
South Korea’s Moon to focus on victims in ‘comfort women’ dispute with Japan
President Moon Jae-in vowed on Friday to spotlight the plight of South Korea’s last few surviving “comfort women”, as those forced to work in Japan’s wartime brothels are known, in efforts to resolve …
Infections Climb in South Korea as Unknown Origin Cases Rise
South Korea reported 103 new confirmed coronavirus cases Friday, nearly twice as many as the day before, raising the specter of a new wave of infections that could undermine the Asian nation’s …
North Korea lifts virus lockdown at border town
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lifted a lockdown in a major city near the border with South Korea where thousands had been quarantined for weeks over coronavirus worries, state media said Friday.But …
North Korea lifts lockdown in city, rejects flood, virus aid
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lifted a lockdown in a major city near the border with South Korea where thousands had been quarantined for weeks over coronavirus worries, …
U.N. investigator ‘worried’ about defectors in South Korea
The United Nations’ top official on North Korea human rights said he is considering filing a rights violation notification in connection with a South Korean decision to audit North Korean human rights …
Indonesia, South Korea reopen borders for business from Monday
Indonesia announced Thursday it has agreed with South Korea a travel corridor arrangement for essential business trips between the two countries from Monday. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi …
Indonesia, South Korea reopen borders for business from Monday
Indonesia announced Thursday it has agreed with South Korea a travel corridor arrangement for essential business trips between the two countries from Monday. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi …