South Korea and the United States warned North Korea would face an “overwhelming and decisive” response in the event of a nuclear attack, as the allies had a high-level deterrence dialogue in Washington D.C. on Friday (local time). The two sides agreed on a “strong and resolute whole-of-government” response in case Pyongyang presses ahead with … Read more
Ahn Sung-ki, one of the most respected actors in South Korea, has been treated for blood cancer for more than a year, his management agency said Saturday. “He has recovered a lot as he usually takes care of his health thoroughly,” Artist Company said. “We’ll focus on his recovery and treatment so that he can … Read more
Two candidates on Saturday announced their bids for the floor leadership in the ruling People Power Party (PPP). Rep. Joo Ho-young and Rep. Lee Yong-ho will compete in a vote to select the floor leader slated for Monday, according to the PPP. Joo is a five-term lawmaker who had served as the party’s floor leader … Read more
Typhoon Nanmadol, currently passing the waters east of Japan’s Okinawa, is expected to grow stronger Saturday before coming closer to South Korea in the next couple of days, the state weather agency said. With a central atmospheric pressure of 920 hectopascals and a maximum wind speed of 53 meters per second, this year’s 14th typhoon … Read more
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan voiced cautious hope Saturday for a “compromise” over a new U.S. law aimed at reducing inflation that has unnerved South Korea by excluding electric vehicles made outside North America from tax benefits. He raised the possibility of a breakthrough on the controversial matter after the November midterm elections, speaking at a … Read more
The minor progressive Justice Party (JP) on Saturday adopted a resolution pledging a massive overhaul of itself in a bid to win back the minds of the people. The resolution, which was adopted at the party’s convention held at the National Assembly, calls for a set of reform measures, including renaming and recreating the party. … Read more
South Korea’s military reported 465 additional COVID-19 cases Saturday, raising the total caseload among its service members to 274,439, the defense ministry said. The new cases included 302 from the Army, 72 from the Air Force, 16 from the Navy and 42 from units under the direct control of the ministry. There were also 30 … Read more
Led by a former light-hitting second baseman in the South Korean baseball league, the team representing the Los Angeles Dodgers won the “FTX MLB Home Run Derby X” here Saturday. Jeong Keun-woo, he of 121 career home runs in 16 years in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), had 15 homers in the final against the … Read more