S.Korea Reports 104,829 New COVID-19 Cases
SEOUL– South Korea reported 104,829 more COVID-19 cases as of midnight Saturday, compared to 24 hours ago, the health authorities said today. The daily caseload was up from 102,211 the…
February 20, 2022
Ahn says campaign ‘will never stop’
SEOUL, — Presidential candidate Ahn Cheol-soo of the minor People’s Party has said his campaign “will never stop” amid speculation over how his earlier proposal to merge candidacy with main…
North Korea Releases Thousands of Prisoners to Celebrate Former Leader’s Birthday
North Korea released several thousands of prisoners as part of a celebration for a major holiday, a move that prompted joyful family reunions but also alarm about the abuse many…
Seoul reports more than 20,000 COVID-19 cases for 2nd straight day
SEOUL, — The number of daily COVID-19 cases in Seoul topped the 20,000 mark for the second consecutive day, officials said Sunday, bring the total caseload in the capital city…
With all medals coming from ice, S. Korea reverts to old ways
BEIJING, — South Korea’s dominance in short track speed skating is hardly new. Despite some early hiccups in Beijing, South Korea still emerged as the leader in the short track…
Seoul to make parks, forests more accessible via 180-bln won project
SEOUL, — The Seoul city government said Sunday it will launch a 180 billion won (US$150 million) project to link parks and other green spaces with “green roads” in an…