Record-breaking pitcher building MVP case in KBO
SEOUL– A record-breaking ace is putting together a solid case for the most valuable player (MVP) award in South Korean baseball this year, with a handful of other contenders looking…
October 26, 2021
KT CEO apologizes for nationwide network outage
SEOUL– Ku Hyeon-mo, CEO of KT Corp., apologized Tuesday for the abrupt disruption of network services that crippled businesses across the country earlier this week. On Monday, KT’s wired and…
Main opposition mourns death of late President Roh, vows to not repeat faults in his legacy
SEOUL– The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) expressed condolences over the death of former President Roh Tae-woo but also promised not to repeat the faults of his political legacy.…
Hyundai swings to Q3 profit, cuts 2021 sales target amid chip crisis
SEOUL– South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. on Tuesday achieved a turnaround in the third quarter from a year earlier on a base effect but revised down its annual sales target…
Seoul stocks up for 2nd day on earnings optimism
SEOUL– South Korean stocks advanced for a second consecutive day Tuesday, backed by expectations for strong corporate earnings. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite…
Late President Roh credited for post-Cold War diplomacy, dialogue with N. Korea
SEOUL– Despite a complicated assessment of his political career, the late former President Roh Tae-woo is widely credited for opening a new chapter in South Korea’s diplomatic ties with communist…