SEOUL– The South Korean government on Monday urged North Korea to respond positively to a suggestion that the pope visit there, expressing hope for progress in efforts to promote regional peace.The unification ministry’s statement came after Pope Fran…
Month: November 2021
S. Korea seeks to revise steel tariff agreement with U.S. following U.S.-EU deal
SEOUL– South Korea will push for swift consultations with the United States on steel tariffs amid concerns over negative impacts of a recent transatlantic trade deal on its exports of steel products, officials said Monday.Last week, the U.S. announced…
LG Vice Chairman Kwon appointed new CEO of LG Energy Solution
SEOUL– Kwon Young-soo, previously the vice chairman of LG Corp., was appointed Monday as the new CEO of LG Energy Solution Ltd. after getting the nod from its shareholders, the company said.Last week, LG Energy’s board tapped Kwon as its new CEO, a de…
S. Korea to ease entry restrictions on migrant workers later this month: labor minister
SEOUL– South Korea plans to gradually lift restrictions on arrivals of migrant workers prompted by the pandemic starting later this month as the country has begun to take steps to return to normalcy, the labor minister said Monday.”In light of the shi…
Talk of possible shift in U.S. nuke policy rekindles questions over America’s security assurances for allies
SEOUL– Talk of the United States’ possible policy shift to reduce its use of nuclear arms under the Joe Biden administration is raising anew consequential questions over the future of America’s security commitments to South Korea and other allies, ana…
Different situation, same mindset for KBO skipper managing 7th straight postseason
SEOUL– The Doosan Bears are in the midst of a remarkable postseason streak in South Korean baseball. They will make their seventh consecutive Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason appearance later Monday in a wild card game against the Kiwoom H…
S. Korea to develop homegrown lightweight torpedoes by 2028
SEOUL– South Korea approved a plan Monday to develop homegrown lightweight torpedoes by 2028 to enhance the Navy’s anti-submarine capabilities, the state arms procurement agency said.Presided over by Defense Minister Suh Wook, the Defense Project Prom…
New infections fall below 2,000, eased virus curbs begin
SEOUL– South Korea’s new coronavirus cases fell below 2,000 for the first time in five days Monday as the country began its “living with COVID-19” scheme meant to phase out coronavirus restrictions amid the rising rate of vaccinations.On Monday, the g…