Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was set to appear before prosecutors for questioning Saturday as part of a corruption investigation that he has denounced as political oppression against the opposition.It will mark the second time in less than a month t…
Day: January 28, 2023
Opposition leader Lee claims innocence in corruption probe
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Saturday released a statement rejecting corruption allegations over a property development project after he appeared before prosecutors for questioning.It was the second time in less than a month that Lee, chair of th…
U.N. rapporteur for N. Korea human rights to visit S. Korea next week
– Elizabeth Salmon, the U.N. special rapporteur for North Korea’s human rights, will visit South Korea next week, diplomatic sources here said Saturday.The sources said Salmon will be here for about five days from Sunday to attend a conference on North…
TXT’s new album sold 1.8 mln copies on 1st day, highest after BTS
K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together’s latest album sold more than 1.8 million copies on the first day of its release, the group’s agency said Saturday.”The Name Chapter: Temptation,” the quintet’s fifth EP, sold 1,868,919 copies Friday, BigHit Music sa…
Asia Fact Check Lab: Did the U.S. steal oil from Syria as China claims?
In BriefOver the past few months, China has repeatedly accused the U.S. of “illegally stealing” oil from Syria in an act of “banditry.” Asia Fact Check Lab (AFCL) found that the accusations echo those made by official Syrian media reports. The Syrian g…
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 28.Korean-language dailies– National pension to run out by 2055 at this rate (Kyunghyang Shinmun)– National pension to be fully drained in 2055; geared up reforms likely to …
Ukraine: ‘Fast-Track’ Talks Underway for Missiles, Planes
Ukraine and its Western allies are engaged in “fast-track” talks on the possibility of equipping the invaded country with long-range missiles and military aircraft, a top Ukrainian presidential aide said Saturday.Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrain…
White House highlights cryptocurrency risks, citing N. Korean cyber theft
The White House emphasized the need to enhance cyber security on Friday, highlighting cyber thefts committed by North Korean actors.It said poor cybersecurity has allowed North Korea to steal over US$1 billion in cryptocurrency.”Some cryptocurrency ent…