Imported car sales fall 23 pct in Oct. on part shortages
SEOUL– Sales of imported vehicles in South Korea fell 23 percent in October from a year earlier as a global chip shortage caused a lack of supplies, an industry association…
November 3, 2021
Military reports 6 additional COVID-19 cases
SEOUL– South Korea’s military reported six additional COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the total caseload among its personnel to 2,050, the defense ministry said. Among the new cases is a Navy…
Opposition lawmaker at center of political meddling scandal questioned
SEOUL– A prosecutor-turned-opposition lawmaker was questioned Wednesday over allegations he colluded with a sitting prosecutor to open an investigation into key ruling camp officials when opposition presidential contender Yoon Seok-youl…
Man fined in retrial over illicit filming of woman in leggings
UIJEONGBU, South Korea– An appellate court has upheld a 700,000 won (US$595) fine for a man charged with illegally filmed a woman in leggings in a retrial of the case…
BTS-Coldplay collaboration ranks 20th on Billboard Hot 100
SEOUL– “My Universe,” a collaborative song between K-pop superstars BTS and British rock band Coldplay, ranked No. 20 on the Billboard main albums chart for this week. According to the…
S. Korea can turn climate challenge to opportunity for green growth: GGGI head
SEOUL– South Korea can turn climate challenges into future opportunities for sustainable growth and green jobs by shifting its focus from carbon-intensive business models to clean industries, the head of…