Day: February 17, 2024
(LEAD) Doctors warn of ‘unbearable’ action if gov’t continues to threaten trainees
SEOUL, Doctors warned Saturday that they will take “unbearable” steps and could walk off the job indefinitely if the government continues to threaten interns and residents opposing its plan to increase the number of medical students.
The Korea Medic…
(LEAD) S. Korea captures silver in men’s swimming relay at worlds
SEOUL, South Korea has soared to silver in the men’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay at the world swimming championships in Qatar, the country’s first relay medal ever at the competition.
The team of Yang Jae-hoon, Kim Woo-min, Lee Ho-joon and Hwang Sun…
N. Korea denounces S. Korea, U.S. over aerial surveillance
SEOUL, North Korea on Saturday accused South Korea and the United States of heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula with aerial reconnaissance activities.
In a commentary carried by the Korean Central News Agency, the North said that Seoul and …
N. Korean leader apparently skips visit to mausoleum on late father’s birthday
SEOUL, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appears to have skipped a visit to a mausoleum for his late father, Kim Jong-il, for yet another year on the occasion of the former leader’s 82nd birthday.
The North’s Korean central News Agency (KCNA) reported…
U.S. lawmaker stresses Congress’ ‘long-term’ commitments to S. Korea regardless of who’s in White House
WASHINGTON, A U.S. lawmaker on Friday highlighted Congress’ “long-term” security commitment to South Korea and its “very big” role in maintaining a robust South Korea-U.S. alliance, amid concerns that the outcome of the U.S. presidential election in …
Blinken, Wang discuss Korean Peninsula, Taiwan, Russia’s war in Ukraine: State Dept.
WASHINGTON, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed a range of regional and global issues, including on the Korean Peninsula, Taiwan and Russia’s war in Ukraine during their talks in Germany on Friday, a …
Ruling party warns of stern action against looming strike by doctors over quota hike
SEOUL, The ruling party warned Saturday of strong measures against a planned strike by doctors next week, stressing that an increase in the number of doctors is key to resolving a shortage and boosting medical services.
Trainee doctors at major hosp…
World championship silver brightens hope for Olympic medal for S. Korean relay swimming team
SEOUL, With a pair of world champions carrying the team to unprecedented heights, South Korea is emerging as an Olympic medal threat in the men’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay.
South Korea captured the silver medal in the relay at the World Aquatics C…
44 Malayan Box Turtles to be Released into ForestU.S. calls for N.K. reform process to improve human rights
At least 44 Malayan box turtles will be released in the protected forest in Cambodia to contribute to restoring the ecosystem in the area.
The plan was shared in a news release issued on Feb. 15 by the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity …
Free agent infielder Choi Ji-man signs with Mets
SEOUL, South Korean free agent infielder Choi Ji-man has found a new home with the New York Mets, his agency announced Saturday.
G-Man Sports Management said Choi has signed a one-year split contract with the Mets worth up to US$3.5 million, includi…