Russia and China used their veto right during a UN Security Council vote on a US resolution to toughen sanctions against North Korea, Trend reports citing TASS.The remaining members – the United Kingdom, the United States and France, as well as Albania…
Nuclear safety commission OKs restart of Kori No. 2 reactor
SEOUL– South Korea’s nuclear safety commission on Friday approved the resumption of an old nuclear reactor in the southeastern port city of Busan following a monthslong regular checkup, its officials said.The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission has…
Yoon’s office to disclose Moon’s confidential info on fisheries official killed by N. Korea
SEOUL– The office of President Yoon Suk-yeol is considering disclosing as much information as possible about a South Korean fisheries official killed by North Korea’s military near the western sea border in 2020, informed officials said Friday.The pre…
Defense minister orders ‘stern’ response to any direct N. Korean provocations
SEOUL– South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup called on new top military officers Friday to respond “sternly” to any direct North Korean provocations amid tensions caused by the recalcitrant regime’s recent missile launches.Lee made the remarks du…
Top nuclear envoys of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to meet in Seoul next Friday
SEOUL– The chief nuclear envoys of South Korea, the United States and Japan will meet in Seoul next week to discuss North Korea’s provocations, Seoul’s foreign ministry said Friday.Kim Gunn, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and securi…
Parties tentatively agree to hold plenary session for extra budget
SEOUL– The ruling and main opposition parties tentatively agreed Friday to hold a National Assembly plenary session on Saturday to deal with an extra budget bill aimed at mainly supporting small businesses hit by the pandemic.The floor leaders of the …
Blue Jays’ Ryu Hyun-jin holds MVP-winning sluggers hitless in win
SEOUL– In beating the Los Angeles Angels for his second win of 2022, Toronto Blue Jays starter Ryu Hyun-jin scattered six hits across five innings, but none to two of the most dangerous hitters — not just in the Angels’ lineup, but in all of baseball…
DP interim chief apologizes over her remarks on party reform
SEOUL– An interim leader of the main opposition Democratic Party apologized Friday after her call for the party’s mainstream group of lawmakers to retire from politics sparked an internal feud criticized as eroding the party’s chances in the upcoming …