SEOUL– The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States expressed concerns over recent COVID-19 outbreaks in North Korea and agreed to continue consultations on humanitarian aid to the reclusive country during video talks Friday, Seoul’s foreign…
SEOUL– The National Assembly on Friday adopted a confirmation hearing report for the chief of the National Election Commission (NEC), paving the way for his official appointment ahead of the June 1 local elections.The parliamentary committee on public…
SEOUL– North Korea appears to be ready for its seventh nuclear test, an official at South Korea’s presidential office said Friday.Before a nuclear test, the North could test-launch ballistic missiles, the official said.The government plans to draw up …
SEOUL– A presidential secretary resigned Friday amid controversy over his past remarks on homosexuality and wartime sex slaves, the presidential office said Friday.Kim Seong-hoi, presidential secretary for religious and multicultural affairs, came und…
SEOUL– South Korea said Friday it has decided to ease requirements to enter the country amid a downward trend in COVID-19 cases, a move that could boost convenience for inbound travelers.Starting May 23, the government will recognize negative rapid an…
SEOUL– President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday offered to send COVID-19 vaccines to North Korea, his spokesperson said, a day after Pyongyang acknowleged an outbreak for the first time since the pandemic began.After claiming for over two years that it was c…
SEOUL– Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho and Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong will meet next week to discuss the economic situation and coordinate their policies, the finance ministry said Friday.Choo and Rhee will have their first one-on-one meeti…
SEOUL– Samsung Electronics Co. is considering raising chipmaking prices by up to 20 percent, a news report said Friday.Bloomberg reported the South Korean chipmaker is in talks with foundry clients to hike the contract chipmaking prices.Samsung spokes…