North Korea is condemning the wealthy district in Seoul that elected high-profile defector Thae Yong-ho to a seat in South Korean parliament.
VIRUS DIARY: In South Korea, a daughter’s worry and a test
I’ve always thought I would be prepared to face my mom’s death. I grew up watching her go through a series of illnesses and a medical accident that almost took her life a few years ago. She often …
South Korea’s New Coronavirus Twist: Recovered Patients Test Positive Again
More than 160 South Koreans have tested positive a second time for the coronavirus, a development that suggests the disease may have a longer shelf life than expected.
South Korea city mulls plan for ‘joint fishing zone’ with North
A South Korean city close to the maritime border with the North is preparing plans for a joint inter-Korea fishing zone.
ITTF World Tour events in Australia, South Korea cancelled
The Australian Open, which is a World Tour Platinum event, had been scheduled for June 23 to 28, while the South Korean Open was to take place between June 16 and 21.
In South Korea, A Growing Number Of COVID-19 Patients Test Positive After Recovery
A growing number of recovered COVID-19 patients are relapsing in South Korea, raising new questions and concerns among scientists and health authorities after the country successfully flattened the …
Apple to start reopening its retail stores, starting with South Korea, says report
Apple will reopen its sole store in South Korea. Its focus will be on offering product support instead of making sales.
Highest Ranking North Korean Defector Wins Seat in South Korea Election, Says Pyongyang Must Consider ‘New Way’
Thae Yong Ho abandoned his post as deputy ambassador in London after becoming aware of the “gruesome realities” of life in the North.
First US Service Member to Contract Coronavirus Has Recovered in South Korea, Military Says
SEOUL, South Korea — The first U.S. service member to test positive for coronavirus has recovered and been released after 49 days in isolation in South Korea, the military said Thursday. The …
‘If I had your face’: A peek into South Korea’s secretive underground world
Dubbed one of the most anticipated books of 2020, Frances Cha’s debut novel “If I had your face” offers a gripping glimpse of the unseen sides of South Korea. Here, the author share the motivation …