The U.S. recorded the lowest daily number of new coronavirus infections since Oct. 25, before a holiday season surge sent case numbers soaring. The New York City subway system, meanwhile, is getting …
Liberian Registry Expands in Korea
The Liberian Registry announced the expansion of its presence in South Korea, with the opening of its Busan branch office. After a successful several years of winning over tonnage from Korean owners, …
Report: North Korea COVID-19 vaccine plans being watched closely
North Korea is preparing to receive shipments of COVID-19 vaccines, and Seoul is monitoring the situation, according to a South Korean press report.
North Korea Rated Least Democratic Country in the World
North Korea’s neighbor to the South, South Korea, was ranked 23rd, while the United States was 25th, in a category dubbed “flawed democracies.” …
Twin sister volleyball players, 24, are suspended from South Korea’s national team after it emerges they were bullies at school
Lee Jae-yeong and Lee Da-yeong, 24, both played for the biggest women’s volleyball team in South Korea. They were suspended after being accused of bullying others at middle school.
Won’t use Astrazeneca COVID vaccine for elderly, says South Korea
South Korea said on Monday that it will not use Astrazeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for people aged 65 and above. This has amounted to reversal of an earlier decision. South Korea has scaled back …
South Korean Chemical Giant LG Chem Sells Record ESG Bond
LG Chem Ltd., South Korea’s biggest petrochemical company, just sold the biggest-ever environmental, social and governance corporate bond offering in the country, which has vowed to zero-out carbon …
Twin South Korea volleyball stars suspended over bullying
Two twin South Korean women volleyball stars have been suspended from the national team over allegations of school bullying, reports said Monday, in the latest sporting abuse scandal to hit the …
Princess Diana and Prince Charles Showed “Hatred That Radiated” During Their Trip to South Korea
Back in November 1992, the Palace sent Prince Charles and Princess Diana on a four-day trip to South Korea that was called the “togetherness tour” and was intended to reassure the public that the …
Coupang Files for IPO as South Korea Heads Into Boom Year
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang Corp. filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. that could raise billions of dollars to battle rivals and kick off a record year for IPOs in the Asian …