SEOUL– Lawmakers of the rival parties clashed Tuesday over allegations that the real purpose of Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon’s visit to the United States in July was to dig into irregularities allegedly involving opposition leader Lee Jae-myung. On Monday, Rep. Kim Eui-kyeom of the main opposition Democratic Party raised the allegations that Han made the … Read more
SEOUL– More than 5,000 South Koreans headed to Japan on Tuesday, on the first day of lifted border restrictions, according to airport officials here. Japan lifted the ban on the number of inbound passengers after nearly two years and seven months, under which visas for stays of up to 90 days are no longer mandatory … Read more
SEOUL– With the South Korean football title within their grasp, Ulsan Hyundai FC settled for a 1-1 draw with Pohang Steelers on Tuesday. Ulsan would have locked down the K League 1 championship with a victory in the latest “East Coast Derby” at Pohang Steel Yard in Pohang, some 380 kilometers southeast of Seoul. Valeri … Read more
SEOUL– K-pop girl group Mamamoo expressed hope Tuesday it would make a sensation on music charts, returning as a whole group after one year with a new EP under an ambitious name. The EP’s title “Mic On” means Mamamoo has turned on its mic and is ready to make splashes. In addition, the name of … Read more
SEOUL– Nothing is wrong with holding joint military exercises with Japan to cope with the common threat of North Korea, a presidential spokesperson said Tuesday, rejecting opposition criticism that such drills could lead to the stationing of Japanese troops in South Korea. Rep. Lee Jae-myung, chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party, has been voicing … Read more
SEOUL– Renault Group will make a massive investment in South Korea, which it sees as a key export hub for the French carmaker, in the next six years, the company’s chief executive officer said Tuesday. Renault is planning to invest hundreds of millions of euros in its South Korean operations for six years to come … Read more
SEOUL– Ulsan Hyundai FC had to put their South Korean football title celebration plans on hold Tuesday, following their draw with Pohang Steelers and then a victory by their nemesis Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Ulsan settled for a 1-1 draw at Pohang Steel Yard in Pohang, some 380 kilometers southeast of Seoul, where a victory would … Read more
SEOUL– SK hynix Inc. said Tuesday it will continue efforts to ensure smooth business operations in China, following a media report that a U.S. chip equipment maker will halt offering some supplies and services to the South Korean memory chip giant’s operations in the country. Earlier in the day, Reuters reported KLA Corp. will stop … Read more