Seoul: North Korea on Sunday accused the US of stepping up weapons aid to allies in what it called an attempt to cement its hegemonic status, saying such weapons provisions are still not sufficient to “save” South Korea from a strategic deficiency. The North’s state media made the accusation after the US Defence Security Cooperation.
Seoul: South Korea has confirmed its 20th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this winter season, detected at an egg farm in Gyeonggi Province. The case was reported from a layer poultry farm in Yeoju, approximately 65 kilometers east of Seoul, with authorities taking swift action to contain the outbreak. In response to the.
Seoul: South Korea’s wider Seoul area and the eastern Gangwon region experienced significant snowfall on Sunday, leading authorities to elevate weather alerts and prepare for potential disruptions. Fortunately, no major damage has been reported. As of noon, some parts of Seoul had received approximately 6 centimeters of snow, prompting the mobilization of about 5,245 personnel.
Muan: On January 2, 2025, South Korean police launched a raid at Muan International Airport, the headquarters of Jeju Air, and other relevant locations in connection with a deadly plane crash involving the airline. The investigation focuses on the crash, which claimed 179 lives, marking it as the worst aviation disaster in South Korea’s history..
Seoul: A passenger jet crash in southwest South Korea has resulted in the deaths of 179 people on board, with only two crew members rescued, according to multiple media reports citing fire authorities. The authorities confirmed that by 8:38 p.m. local time, they had recovered the bodies of the victims, marking this incident as the.
Seoul: For the first time since 2010, the number of South Korean workers taking parental leave decreased in 2023, reflecting a broader trend of declining marriages and childbirths. According to Statistics Korea, 195,986 workers utilized parental leave last year, a 3% drop from the previous year, marking the first annual decline in this data series..
Seoul, Dec 14: The National Assembly South Korea’s on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched imposition of martial law. Yoon will be suspended from his duties as soon as the impeachment resolution is delivered to his office, while Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will serve as acting president. An impeachment motion.
The DP's move comes after a motion to impeach Yoon was scrapped last Saturday due to a lack of quorum as nearly all lawmakers from Yoon's ruling People Power Party boycotted the vote
Seoul: South Korean prosecutors are investigating allegations of treason related to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief declaration of martial law last week, prompting them to question Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park An-su, who was appointed to lead the martial law command. According to officials, Park was interrogated as a witness for about eight hours.
Seoul: Train and subway services in South Korea faced delays and cancellations on Thursday as unionized employees of the national railway operator initiated an indefinite general strike. Subway Lines 1, 3, and 4 in the Seoul area, along with KTX high-speed trains and regular services, experienced interruptions as Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL) workers demanded higher.
Seoul: South Korea’s military on Monday condemned North Korea for “crossing the line” with its continued sending of trash-carrying balloons to the South and warned that all responsibility lies with the North. “North Korea’s actions are crossing the line. We once again sternly warn that all responsibility for situations to follow lies within the North,”.
