S. Korea in vaccine swap talks with Romania: foreign ministry
SEOUL– South Korea is in vaccine swap talks with Romania, the foreign ministry said, denying a news report that the European country plans to provide the South with coronavirus vaccines…
August 22, 2021
U.S. considering housing Afghan evacuees at American bases in S. Korea: report
SEOUL– The United States is considering using American military bases in South Korea as one of the housing sites for evacuees from Afghanistan, along with other overseas bases, including those…
Ice dance duo brings S. Korea first ISU Grand Prix medal
SEOUL– Figure skaters Hannah Lim and Quan Ye have become the first ice dancing duo representing South Korea to win a medal at an International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix…
K League-leading Ulsan widen gap at top
SEOUL– Ulsan Hyundai FC rallied past Suwon Samsung Bluewings on Sunday to extend their lead atop the South Korean football table. Captain Lee Chung-yong grabbed a brace to lift Ulsan…
New COVID-19 cases dip to 1,600s, virus curbs extended for 2 weeks
SEOUL– South Korea’s daily new coronavirus fell back to the 1,600s on Sunday due to fewer tests over the weekend, health authorities said, yet tough restrictions are to be extended…