The unnamed man defected to the South on Nov. 3, avoiding capture for 14 hours. He is seeking asylum in South Korea.
How South Korea’s Flu Vaccine Scare Offers Lessons for Other Nations
Officials and scientists fought misinformation with data and clear communication — offering a game plan for the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, experts say.
S. Korea, Indonesia reaffirm commitment to cooperation in defense industry
Senior defense officials of South Korea and Indonesia have held a videoconference and reaffirmed their commitment for cooperation in the defense industry, Seoul’s arms procurement agency said …
Report: North Koreans leaving South, citing hardships
North Korean defectors are facing difficulties adjusting to life in the South, with more people emigrating to the West, according to a South Korean press report.
Report: North Koreans leaving South, citing hardships
North Korean defectors are facing difficulties adjusting to life in the South, with more people emigrating to the West, according to a South Korean press report.
How South Korea Responded to Fears Over the Flu Vaccine
Officials and scientists fought misinformation with data and clear communication — offering a game plan for the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, experts say.
Joe Biden’s Team Unlikely to Take Hard Line on North Korea, South’s Media Says
But on key issues like China and North Korea, it appears the Biden team is set to retain some elements of Trump’s strategies, despite widely criticizing the outgoing president. South Korean media …
Stricter COVID-19 measures take effect in South Korea amid rise in cases
A stricter level of physical distancing restrictions went into effect in the greater Seoul area on Tuesday as health officials scrambled to contain what they have described as a third wave of COVID-19 …
‘Alone in the dark’: South Korea’s small businesses reel from new virus clampdown
A new round of social distancing rules took effect on Tuesday in the South Korean capital of Seoul, dealing a blow to small business owners despite brighter hopes for economic recovery after earlier …
South Korea Faces New, Challenging Rise In Coronavirus Infections
Previous spikes in South Korea were linked to outbreaks at churches and protests. Health officials say the current wave appears to have no links to any major groups or events.