She ran away from her home in North Korea six years ago to find a safe haven in the South. But it was after meeting a South Korean spy, she says, that another nightmare began. Lee, who we’re only …
North Korea admits ‘faults’ in its fight against Covid-19.
North Korea has discovered “faults” in its anti-epidemic measures, its state news media reported on Wednesday, days after the country apologized for killing a South Korean official found adrift near …
Asia Today: South Korea has virus jump before holiday period
South Korea has reported 113 new cases of COVID-19, its first daily increase over 100 in five days, as the country entered a holiday break that officials fear would possibly worsen transmissions …
COVID-19 Triggers Shifts in Traditions as South Korea Celebrates Thanksgiving
South Koreans will forego some of their most cherished traditions when they celebrate their thanksgiving holiday of Chuseok this week, as the coronavirus forces many to hold virtual services instead …
Pompeo to Visit Japan, South Korea, Mongolia Next Week -U.S. State Department
“On October 6 in Tokyo, Secretary Pompeo will participate in the second meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan,” the State Department said in a statement. He will visit …
Asia Today: South Korea’s daily virus cases at another low
South Korea’s daily coronavirus increase was the lowest in about 50 days Tuesday as new infections trend lower. Many experts have warned, however, that the virus could spread again after this week’s …
South Korea Business Sentiment Ticks Higher In September
Business sentiment in South Korea improved slightly in September, the latest survey from the Bank of Korea showed on Tuesday with a …
South Korea Industrial Output Dips 0.7% In August
Industrial output in South Korea fell a seasonally adjusted 0.7 percent on month in August, Statistics Korea said on Tuesday – …
Asia Today: Australian hot spot, South Korea hit new lows
Australia’s coronavirus hot spot Victoria state on Monday recorded its lowest number of new infections in more than three months as the nation’s second-largest city, Melbourne, further …
Statements from the Philippines, Australia, Japan and South Korea defend Dr. Joseph Scalice against Stalinist slanders
Scalise, by exposing the Communist Party of the Philippines, has done a service to the whole anti-capitalist movement and we stand in complete solidarity with him.” …