Moon embarks on visit to Australia to deepen ties, secure supply chain
SEOUL– President Moon Jae-in left for Australia on Sunday for a four-day state visit that is expected to focus on deepening bilateral ties and securing a stable supply chain of…
December 12, 2021
Teen pilot Rutherford lands in S. Korea in bid for record flight
SEOUL– The British-Belgian teen pilot Zara Rutherford has made a stop in South Korea during her bid to become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. The 19-year-old…
KBO’s Giants add ex-MLB catcher Laird to coaching staff
SEOUL– The South Korean baseball club Lotte Giants hired former major league backstop Gerald Laird as their new catching coach on Sunday. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) team said Laird,…
S. Korean economy forecast to grow 2.8 pct in 2022: think tank
SEOUL– The South Korean economy is expected to expand 2.8 percent on-year in 2022, slower than this year’s projected 3.9 percent growth, amid weaker private consumption and global demand, a…
LG Twins bring back starter Casey Kelly for 4th KBO season
SEOUL– The South Korean baseball club LG Twins announced Sunday they will bring back right-hander Casey Kelly for his fourth season. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) team signed the 32-year-old…
Gangwon FC rally past Daejeon to avoid K League relegation
SEOUL– Riding an unlikely offensive explosion, Gangwon FC pounded Daejeon Hana Citizen 4-1 on Sunday to stave off relegation in South Korean football. Thanks to the resounding win at Gangneung…