At least 25 people have been killed in a fire at a warehouse that was under construction in the South Korean city of Icheon. The blaze was caused by an explosion of flammable material being used in …
South Korea construction fire kills 36
At least 36 people were killed Wednesday when one of South Korea’s worst fires in years broke out at a construction site near the capital, officials said. They said the death toll could rise because …
South Korea construction fire kills 8; 17 more presumed dead
A fire broke out on a construction site near South Korea’s capital on Wednesday, killing eight workers and leaving another 17 presumed dead. Local fire official Oh Jung-hwan said the death toll could …
The Latest: South Korea hopes for vigilance during holiday
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it …
More chips and cars: High demand supports South Korea’s factories
South Korea’s March factory output jumped by the most in 11 years as demand for display panels and cars received an unexpected boost from lengthy shutdowns in competing Chinese factories amid the …
South Korea minister, U.S. sources, say Kim may be sheltering from virus
Fear of the coronavirus could have been keeping North Korean leader Kim Jong Un out of public sight, a South Korean minister and U.S. sources said on Tuesday, following intense speculation and concern …
Will Maryland allow use of coronavirus tests from South Korea sans FDA review?
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan touted what he called a secret deal with a company in South Korea to acquire badly needed coronavirus test kits. The question now has become, will the state allow the tests …
Trump, South Korea pour cold water on rumors about Kim Jong Un, nearly three weeks after last appearance
President Donald Trump, South Korea pour cold water on rumors about Kim Jong Un, nearly three weeks after his last public appearance.
South Korea says North Korea’s absent Kim may be trying to avoid coronavirus
Fear of catching the coronavirus could have kept North Korean leader Kim Jong Un away from state ceremonies for a key holiday in mid-April, a South Korean minister said on Tuesday as speculation …
North Korea accuses U.S., South Korea of prepping for war
North Korea denounced the United States and South Korea for conducting joint drills last week in response to increased North Korean flight activity.