KBO’s Lions partying like it’s 2015
SEOUL– Having missed the postseason in a franchise-worst five straight seasons, the Samsung Lions are playing like it’s back in 2015, the last year in which they contended for the…
June 9, 2021
S. Korea grants final approval for 3rd internet-only bank
SEOUL– South Korea’s financial regulator on Wednesday granted the final approval for a new internet-only bank, a move that could further fuel competition with established bigger players. The Financial Services…
Rebuilding Eagles not getting lift from foreign players
SEOUL– Perhaps no other South Korean baseball club is playing under less pressure this year than the Hanwha Eagles, which have overhauled their roster and coaching staff in a massive…
No evidence of external influence found in mishandling of ex-vice minister’s assault case: police
SEOUL– Police announced Wednesday they have found no evidence of undue external influence in a botched investigation of an assault incident involving former Vice Justice Minister Lee Yong-gu, following a…
Moon set for weeklong visits to Britain, Austria, Spain from Friday
SEOUL– President Moon Jae-in will make a trip to Britain for the Group of Seven (G-7) summit this weekend followed by state visits to Austria and Spain for talks on…
S. Korea to ramp up development of private-led solid fuel space rockets
SEOUL– South Korea will pursue the development of solid fuel space rockets spearheaded by the private sector, expanding its space program from its focus on state-led development of liquid engine…