Asia Foundation Assists Cambodia in Survey-Based Research Training
The Asia Foundation has agreed to assist Cambodia’s Ministry of Inspection in survey-based research training for its technical staff.
The agreement was inked between Dr. Som Boran, Director of the National Institute of Inspection, and Mr. Johann Rebe…
(Olympics) 2-time gold medalist Kim Woo-jin wins men’s archery ranking round
Two-time Olympic champion Kim Woo-jin finished first in the men’s individual archery ranking round of the Paris Olympics on Thursday.
Kim scored 686 points out of a maximum 720 points at Les Invalides in the French capital to grab the top seed for th…
S. Korea’s economy contracts 0.2 pct in Q2 on weaker domestic demand: BOK
South Korea’s economy retreated in the second quarter of the year as weaker domestic demand clouded recovery prospects, despite robust exports, central bank data showed Thursday.
The country’s real gross domestic product — a key measure of economic …
(Olympics) Largest-ever Korea House opens for business in Paris
Korea House, set to serve as the hospitality venue showcasing South Korean culture and supporting the country’s athletes during the Paris Olympics, had its official opening ceremony Thursday.
The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee (KSOC) and the sp…
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 25)
President Yoon Suk Yeol and the new leader of the People Power Party (PPP) had dinner at the presidential office Wednesday. As members of the Supreme Council and three other candidates for the new leadership of the governing party attended the banquet…
(LEAD) (Olympics) With LPGA star Park In-bee in running, 3 candidates drop out of election for IOC membership
With South Korean golfer Park In-bee running for election to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Athletes’ Commission, three candidates have dropped out of the race.
The commission’s website listed 29 candidates Thursday, down from the initia…
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 25)
The indictment of Sue Mi Terry last week has sent shockwaves through Washington’s Korea-watching community. As a respected North Korea expert and former CIA analyst, her alleged role as an unregistered agent for South Korea’s spy agency has triggered …
(Olympics) Archer Lim Si-hyeon sets world record in ranking round
South Korean archer Lim Si-hyeon set a world record in the women’s ranking round of the Paris Olympics on Thursday.
Lim scored 694 out of a possible 720 points at Les Invalides in Paris, finishing first in the ranking round. Another South Korean arch…
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 25)
Challenges ahead of Han
New leader should resolve internal strife, fight the opposition’s unilateral legislation
Han Dong-hoon won a fierce fight to be elected as the new leader of the People Power Party, but he faces another tough challenge.
He ha…
(2nd LD) Special counsel bill over Marine’s death scrapped in revote; PPP launches filibuster over broadcasting bills
The National Assembly on Thursday rejected a bill mandating a special counsel investigation into the military’s response to a Marine’s death, while the ruling People Power Party (PPP) launched a filibuster over contentious broadcasting bills.
The spe…