Tens of thousands of conservative and progressive activists staged large-scale rallies in downtown Seoul on Saturday, chanting opposing slogans about sensitive political issues. The demonstrations ended without clashes. Right-wing activists, including members of the far-right Liberty Unification Party, held a rally in Gwanghwamun against what they call pro-North Korea sympathizers. Police estimated about … Read more
Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho plans to meet with the central bank chief and top financial regulators Sunday to discuss ways to stabilize jitters in the money market caused by a default on debt linked to the construction of an amusement park. Choo will preside over an emergency economy meeting to discuss volatility in debt … Read more
Preparation and a training session for the J/70 sailboat World Championship MONACO, Oct. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The sailing world has gathered in Monaco for the J/70 world championship. For the 2022 edition, more than 400 sailors from 23 nations and 90 boats are ready to go at sea and the competition looks tough […]