SEOUL, Tottenham Hotspur star and South Korea captain Son Heung-min will likely miss the rest of January with a leg injury, a blow to both his club and his country ahead of crucial matches.Tottenham boss Antonio Conte confirmed Friday (in London local …
Day: January 8, 2022
S. Korea calls for restoration of peace amid unrest in Kazakhstan
SEOUL, South Korea’s foreign ministry on Saturday expressed hope for the restoration of peace in Kazakhstan, which has been engulfed by anti-government protests over the past week.Kazakhs have taken to the streets since Sunday in protest over inflation…
Suspect formally arrested in Osttem Implant embezzlement case
SEOUL, The suspect of the country’s single largest embezzlement case that has engulfed a local medical equipment producer was formally detained on Saturday after a court approved his arrest warrant.The Seoul Southern District Court issued the warrant f…
4 rescued, 1 missing after boat capsizes near southwestern islet
JINDO, South Korea, Four seafarers were rescued, but their captain is still unaccounted after a fishing boat capsized in waters off the country’s southwestern coast, rescue authorities said Saturday.The boat carrying five crew members capsized followin…
US, Allies Open to Talk Exercises, Missile Deployments with Russia, Official Says
WASHINGTON — The United States and allies are prepared to discuss with Russia the possibility of each side restricting military exercises and missile deployments in the region, a senior U.S. administration official said on Saturday.With crucial talks a…
BTS wins top prize at Golden Disc Awards for 5th consecutive year
SEOUL, K-pop superstars BTS on Saturday won the top prize in the album category at a prestigious annual music awards ceremony in South Korea.BTS took home “Album of the Year” at the 36th Golden Disc Awards ceremony at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome with its …