Little has come out of the tete-a-tete between President Yoon Suk Yeol and ruling People Power Party (PPP) head Han Dong-hoon. The two came away only to reaffirm their differences in dealing with the issues related to first lady Kim Keon Hee as the pr…
The number of reports of sexual misconduct against female service members has surged in recent years, increasing by more than sixfold from 2020 to 2023, a lawmaker said Wednesday, citing data from the defense ministry.
The number of such reports stoo…
South Korea plans to launch its third military reconnaissance satellite in December, the state arms procurement agency said Wednesday, as part of efforts to bolster its surveillance capabilities on North Korea.
A SpaceX rocket carrying the satellite …
President Yoon Suk Yeol will appoint a special inspector to address concerns over first lady Kim Keon Hee if the ruling and opposition parties agree to recommend candidates, a senior presidential official said Wednesday.
The remark came after Han Don…
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has once again called for enhancing the country’s war deterrence, including the readiness of its nuclear capabilities, in response to what he described as growing nuclear threats from the United States, state media said…
South Korea will host the International Crown, an LPGA match-play team competition, for the second time in 2025, organizers announced Wednesday.
The event’s organizers said the next edition of the biennial competition, organized by the LPGA Tour, wil…
Lee Sang-deuk, an elder brother of former President Lee Myung-bak and a former National Assembly vice speaker, died Wednesday after a battle with a chronic illness, his acquaintances said. He was 89 years old.
Lee had been suffering from a chronic di…
South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES) said Wednesday its joint venture with multinational automaker Stellantis N.V. has started production on battery modules in Canada.
In early 2022, LGES and Stellantis announced a plan to build …
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Monday meeting with People Power Party (PPP) chairman Han Dong-hoon was expected to yield bold results, especially since it was arranged after Han’s persistent requests. Han had openly stated his intention to bring up sensiti…