South Koreans have been proud of their government’s handling of the virus. New outbreaks raise doubt. By Choe Sang-Hun SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea was so proud of its handling of the coronavirus …
BTS Movie’s Release Delayed in South Korea Due to Coronavirus
The South Korean release of a new film about K-pop superstars BTS has been indefinitely delayed, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The documentary film “Break The Silence: The Movie” had been scheduled …
South Korea officers charged with rape of North Korean defector
Two officers with South Korea’s Armed Forces Intelligence Command have been charged with rape. The officers, who were not identified, are accused of raping a North Korean defector on multiple …
Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee indicted in South Korea on allegations linked to 2015 merger
South Korean prosecutors indicted the Samsung Group’s Jay Y. Lee on Tuesday on suspicion of accounting fraud and stock price manipulation in connection with a 2015 merger, dealing a new blow to the …
Seoul lawmaker backtracks suggestion doctors be sent to North Korea
A South Korean lawmaker has apologized for suggesting Seoul should dispatch physicians to North Korea. Shin Hyun-young, a Democratic Party lawmaker and doctor, said Monday she could “amend or delete” …
Training suspended after 4 civilians die in South Korea in crash with US armored vehicle
Four South Korean civilians died Sunday after they were involved in a crash with a U.S. armored vehicle. “USFK is aware of the fatal accident near the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex involving a Korean …
The Latest: South Korea sees 248 new cases as virus spikes
South Korea has counted its 18th straight day of triple-digit daily jumps in coronavirus cases as its health minister warned about an increase in transmissions gone …
Typhoon Maysak strengthens as it heads towards South Korea
Just a few days after Typhoon Bavi struck the Korean Peninsula, there is another powerful storm heading for the region. Typhoon Maysak has formed to the east of the Philippines and is gaining strength …
Army Seeks to Oust Junior Leaders, Orders Reforms after Deadly Rollover in South Korea
The 1st Cavalry Division has moved to oust three junior leaders and ordered reforms to its driver’s training program after a 20-year-old infantryman was killed last year in a rollover accident …
South Korea free trade deal still expected before end of 2020 — DTI
REUTERSFREE TRADE agreement (FTA) negotiations between the Philippines and South Korea are still due to conclude this year despite delays caused by the pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry …