Two Army soldiers test positive for COVID-19
SEOUL– Two Army soldiers have tested positive for the new coronavirus, raising the total caseload reported among the military population to 1,739, the defense ministry said Monday. An officer based…
September 27, 2021
Nat’l football coach blocking out noise ahead of World Cup qualifiers
SEOUL– South Korean men’s football coach Paulo Bento doesn’t have rabbit ears, per se, but he is aware of criticism he has faced in recent weeks. South Korea looked rather…
SBS comedy ‘One the Woman’ tops weekend viewership
SEOUL– SBS’ romantic comedy “One the Woman” has posted the highest viewership rating among high-profile weekend TV series here in South Korea, industry data showed Monday. The series, starring Lee…
Rival parties in last-minute talks over fate of controversial media bill
SEOUL– Rival parties sat down for last-minute talks Monday to decide the fate of a controversial media bill under criticism for potentially undermining press freedom. The floor leaders of the…
Leeum, Ho-Am art museums to reopen next month
SEOUL– Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art and Ho-Am Art Museum will reopen next month after closing last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation that runs them said Monday.…
Unification minister to visit Germany, Belgium, Sweden
SEOUL– Unification Minister Lee In-young will visit Germany, Belgium and Sweden to discuss inter-Korean relations and seek support for South Korea’s drive toward the peace process on the peninsula, his…