Military reports 4 infections among overseas troops
SEOUL– South Korea’s military on Tuesday confirmed four cases of COVID-19 among troops stationed in Lebanon and South Sudan, amid growing concerns over the omicron variant around the globe. Two…
January 4, 2022
Webtoon-based TV series set to catch eyes of viewers in 2022
SEOUL– In 2022 TV lineups released by South Korean broadcasters and global streaming services, a slew of webtoon-based series are drawing attention from Korean drama fans at home and abroad.…
Online shopping hits record high in Nov
SEOUL– Online shopping in South Korea hit a fresh record high in November, data showed Tuesday, in the latest sign that a growing number of people are using computers and…
U.S. says ‘no changes’ in allies’ exercise plans: RFA
SEOUL– The U.S. Department of Defense has said South Korea and the United States will proceed with their combined springtime exercise as previously agreed upon, according to Radio Free Asia.…
FDI in free economic zones up 43 pct in 2021: data
SEOUL– Foreign direct investment pledged to South Korea’s free economic zones (FEZs) surged 42.8 percent in 2021, led by the overseas investment in bio and other new industry sectors, data…
Samsung to unveil Galaxy S21 FE at CES; launch date set for Jan. 11
LAS VEGAS/ SEOUL– Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday it will unveil its Galaxy S21 FE 5G at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), set to open Wednesday in Las Vegas, one…