SEOUL– The portion of female directors at local financial companies stood at 4.1 percent as of the end of last year, lower than that of overall listed companies in South Korea, a report said Sunday.Among 209 outside directors at 13 banks, 27 brokerage…
Day: October 31, 2021
PM says it’s time for ‘warm consumption,’ notes small businesses’ difficulties
SEOUL– Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said Sunday it is time for “warm consumption,” noting difficulties faced by small business owners amid COVID-19, as South Korea is set to enforce a phased scheme for a gradual return to normal life this week.Kim made…
Secretary of State Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong on the margins of the G-20 Summit in Rome. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Chung reaffi…
N. Korea accuses U.S. of acquiescing in nuclear proliferation with ‘double standards’
SEOUL– North Korea’s foreign ministry on Sunday accused the United States of “acquiescing” in nuclear proliferation around the world based on “double standards,” taking issue with the U.S.’ recent submarine deal with Australia and other policy moves.T…
S. Korea, U.S. FMs discuss end-of-war declaration, bilateral ties in Rome
SEOUL– The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States met in Rome on Sunday to discuss ways to resume the stalled nuclear talks with North Korea and bolster cooperation in various areas, Seoul’s foreign ministry said.Foreign Minister Chung Eui…
New virus cases remain in 2,000s for 4th day ahead of ‘living with COVID-19’ measures
SEOUL– South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases surpassed 2,000 for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, deepening health authorities’ worries over a possible resurgence of virus infections ahead of the implementation of measures to get back to normalcy.The …
S. Korea, U.S. discussing Washington’s nuke policy review on ‘various occasions’: Seoul official
SEOUL– South Korea and the United States have been discussing the latter’s nuclear policy review on “various occasions,” a Seoul official said Sunday, amid reports that Washington is mulling a policy shift feared to weaken military deterrence.The Fina…
Unification minister meets with WFP chief, senior Vatican official in Rome
SEOUL– Unification Minister Lee In-young held meetings with the chief of the World Food Program (WFP) and a senior Vatican official during a trip to Rome and discussed issues related to North Korea, the ministry said Sunday.The meetings with David Bea…
New virus cases remain in 2,000s ahead of ‘living with COVID-19’ measures
SEOUL– South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases surpassed 2,000 for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, deepening health authorities’ worries over a possible resurgence of virus infections ahead of the implementation of measures to get back to normalcy.The …
N. Korea accuses S. Korean entertainment industry of helping Netflix
SEOUL– North Korea accused the South Korean entertainment industry on Sunday of working in favor of U.S. companies, such as Netflix, through “unfair” deals.The North’s propaganda outlet, Meari, said South Korean entertainment firms have turned to Netf…