HRW: Progress in Children’s Lives in 2021 Despite COVID-19
Despite the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the lives of the world’s children, there are “areas of progress for children we can celebrate,” said rights group Human Rights…
December 17, 2021
North Korea Marks 10th Anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s Death
Thousands of North Koreans marked the 10th anniversary Friday of the death of the country’s former leader, Kim Jong Il. Current leader Kim Jong Un, Kim Jong Il’s son, attended…
New Miss America First Alaskan, Korean American Title Holder
The newly crowned Miss America has made history, becoming both the first Korean American and the first Alaskan to hold the title in the competition’s 100-year history. “I never could…
Lee says son denies prostitution allegations
SEOUL– Ruling Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung said Friday his elder son has denied allegations he visited a massage parlor for sex. The allegations were raised against Lee’s…
Bioneer develops COVID-19 test kits for omicron and delta variants
SEOUL– South Korean small drug firm Bioneer Corp. said Friday it has developed two new COVID-19 test kits that can detect the newly emerging omicron variant and that can distinguish…
PM says gov’t mobilizes all possible resources to support small businesses
SEOUL– Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said Friday the government has mobilized all possible resources to provide additional financial support to small businesses that will be affected by the new virus…