UNC confirms Hambak Island in Yellow Sea as N. Korean territory
SEOUL-- The United Nations Command (UNC) recognizes the border island of Hambak in the Yellow Sea as North Korean territory, …
Korea News Digest
Steve Yoo had no intention to dodge military duty: lawyers
SEOUL-- Lawyers for a Korean-American K-pop star on Friday called on the court to carefully examine whether it is legal …
Special exhibition provides glimpse into Korean imperial banquets
SEOUL-- A special exhibition will reproduce the banquets the Korean Empire treated to dignitaries from home and abroad during the …
CJ Group scion began drug use in April at recommendation of U.S. friend: prosecutors
SEOUL-- The eldest son of CJ Group Chairman Lee Jae-hyun began smoking marijuana at the recommendation of his American friend …
Police decide to drop pimping charges against former YG chief
SEOUL-- Police have dropped pimping charges against Yang Hyun-suk, an idol-turned-K-pop guru who was head of YG Entertainment, one of …
Typhoon Tapah feared to wreak havoc on southern S. Korea
SEOUL-- The southern part of the nation, especially the largest port city of Busan, could sustain significant damage over the …
US-Iranian Tensions Threaten to Overshadow UN General Assembly
As world leaders prepare to gather for their annual meetings at the U.N. General Assembly, heightened tensions between the United …
Military to delay field training amid African swine fever fears
SEOUL-- The defense ministry said Friday it will suspend military drills scheduled for next week in the northern part of …
Suspect again denies role in Hwaseong serial murder case
SUWON, South Korea-- Police struggled Friday to get a confession from a suspect in South Korea's worst serial murder case.…
Typhoon Tapah expected to hit southern S. Korea over weekend
SEOUL-- The southern parts of the nation could sustain significant damage as a typhoon is expected to pass nearby over …
U.S. is actively engaged to help resolve S. Korea-Japan row: official
WASHINGTON-- The United States is actively engaged in efforts to resolve the current trade and historical row between South Korea …
U.S. official says he assumes N. Korea continues to make nukes
WASHINGTON-- The top American diplomat for East Asia said Wednesday he assumes North Korea continues to make nuclear weapons but …