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.
Don’t Use Cash, Eat Side By Side: South Korea’s Rulebook for Reopening
After two months of social distancing amid the coronavirus, South Korea is about to open up. And it has a rule for everything, hoping to keep people safe as they start returning to their regular …
Kim Jong Un may be attempting to avoid coronavirus, South Korea says
A top South Korean official believes Kim Jong Un may have missed the anniversary of his grandfather this month because of the coronavirus pandemic and not because he was ill, according to a report on …