Samsung holds global strategy meeting for next year
SEOUL– Samsung Electronics Co. began a two-day companywide global strategy meeting, industry sources said Tuesday, the first since it appointed new CEOs in its first major reshuffle in three years…
December 21, 2021
N. Korea’s military staging wintertime drills, S. Korea says
SEOUL– North Korea’s military is conducting a wintertime exercise, as South Korea and the United States are closely monitoring related moves, Seoul’s defense authorities said Tuesday. “We believe that wintertime…
Senior presidential aide resigns after son used dad’s name on job applications
SEOUL– The senior presidential secretary for civil affairs resigned Tuesday after his son was found to have used his father’s name on job applications. Kim Jin-kook tendered his resignation as…
Over half of middle-aged people indebted in 2020
SEOUL– More than half of South Koreans aged between 40 and 64 held debt last year as more people took out loans to buy homes amid skyrocketing housing prices, data…
Ruling party seeks to establish secondary presidential office in Sejong
SEOUL– The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday said it is seeking to establish a secondary presidential office in the central administrative city of Sejong following a pledge from its…
NC Dinos sign new American outfielder, bring back 2 starters
SEOUL– The NC Dinos filled their foreign player quota for the 2022 Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season Tuesday, signing a new outfielder while retaining two starting pitchers. The Dinos announced…