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The U.N.’s independent human rights expert on North Korea warned Friday that the country is facing a worsening hunger crisis due to COVID-19, and children,

October 22, 2021

Fast facts about S. Korea’s Nuri space rocket

SEOUL– The following are quick facts about South Korea’s homegrown space rocket Nuri, or Korea Space Launch Vehicle-II (KSLV-II), which was launched from the Naro

October 21, 2021

South Koreans Shrug as North Korea Launches More Missiles

North Korea has conducted eight missile launches this year alone — the latest was this week’s test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile. But in South

October 21, 2021

S. Korean golfer eyes move to LPGA after taking early tournament lead

SEOUL– South Korean golfer An Narin has signed up for the final stage of the LPGA Qualifying Tournament, colloquially known as Q-School, scheduled for next

October 21, 2021

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U.S. Offers $5 Million Reward for Information on North Korean IT Firms Accused of Money Laundering

WASHINGTON: The United States has announced a reward of up to $5 million for information on two North Korean IT firms accused of generating revenue

December 12, 2024

U.S. House Approves Defense Bill to Sustain Troop Levels in South Korea

WASHINGTON: The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an annual defense policy bill that mandates maintaining the current level of American military presence in South

December 12, 2024

South Korea to Maintain Overseas Communication Amid Political Unrest, Says Finance Minister

SEOUL: South Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok announced the government’s commitment to sustained communication with international governments and media as the country navigates economic instability

December 12, 2024

Prime Minister Asserts Stability of South Korea’s Economy Amid Political Upheaval

SEOUL: Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has reaffirmed the resilience of South Korea’s economic system in the face of recent political unrest caused by an aborted

December 12, 2024