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Tue, March 21, 2023 | 03:48

Two killed in helicopter crash in Yeongwol

Two killed in helicopter crash in Yeongwol

A civilian helicopter crashed in the small eastern town of Yeongwol on Wednesday, leaving both passengers on board dead, according to local fire authorities and police.

2023-03-15 11:06

US welcomes efforts to improve ties between S. Korea, Japan: State Dept.

US welcomes efforts to improve ties between S. Korea, Japan: State Dept.

The United States welcomes the upcoming trip to Japan by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for a bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a state department spokesperson said Tuesday.

2023-03-15 09:31

Yoon, Japan's Kishida to hold joint press briefing after summit

Yoon's Japan visit to be 'turning point' in restoring bilateral ties

Job additions smallest in 2 years in Feb. amid economic slowdown

Job additions smallest in 2 years in Feb. amid economic slowdown

Korea's monthly job additions slowed for the ninth consecutive month in February, data showed Wednesday, amid forecasts the job recovery will lose steam this year amid the economic slowdown.

2023-03-15 09:30

Sohn Mi-na receives Spanish Order of Civil Merit

Sohn Mi-na receives Spanish Order of Civil Merit

Announcer-turned-author Sohn Mi-na has received a Spanish Order of Civil Merit in recognition of her achievements in bridging Korea and Spain. According to her agency Uzurocks Entertainment Monday, Sohn received the medal from Spanish Ambassador to Korea Guillermo Kirkpatrick at the ambassador's residence, March 9.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-03-15 09:00

More North Korean defectors pursue entrepreneurship for better life

More North Korean defectors pursue entrepreneurship for better life

Startups have become a buzzword among North Korean defectors living in South Korea as they mull various options to start their own business in order to escape what they perceive as discrimination at South Korean companies against people from the North. A 2022 survey conducted by Korea Hana Foundation, which was set up to help defectors settle here, found that 17.9 percent of ...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2023-03-15 08:15

9-yr prison terms sought for 2 Liberians for raping teenagers in Busan

9-yr prison terms sought for 2 Liberians for raping teenagers in Busan

Prosecutors have sought nine-year prison terms for two Liberian government officials charged with raping two Korean teenage girls while visiting the port city of Busan to attend an international event, sources said Tuesday.

2023-03-14 23:11

US sending Marines from mainland, Japan to Korea for joint drills

US sending Marines from mainland, Japan to Korea for joint drills

U.S. Marines based in the United States and Japan are taking part in ongoing annual combined drills with Korea on the Korean Peninsula, according to the Indo-Pacific Command on Tuesday.

2023-03-14 23:10

Korea, Netherlands sign 7 deals on mobility, renewable energy ties

Korea, Netherlands sign 7 deals on mobility, renewable energy ties

South Korea and the Netherlands signed seven memorandums of understanding between their companies and agencies to enhance cooperation on eco-friendly mobility, new renewable energy and various other industry sectors, Seoul's industry ministry said.

2023-03-14 21:18

Yoon's Japan visit to be 'turning point' in restoring bilateral ties

Yoon's Japan visit to be 'turning point' in restoring bilateral ties

President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a summit with Japanese Prime Minster Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Thursday, the first day of his two-day visit to Japan, his security adviser said Tuesday, expecting the summit to be a “turning point” in restoring bilateral relations between the two countries. “President Yoon's visit to Japan will be an important moment for ending the vicious cy...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-03-14 16:39

US welcomes efforts to improve ties between S. Korea, Japan: State Dept.

Seoul mayor takes cue from London for Han River redevelopment

Seoul mayor takes cue from London for Han River redevelopment

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is visiting London to study the city's infrastructure as the Seoul Metropolitan Government is seeking to create its own waterfront cultural spaces along the Han River as part of its Hangang Renaissance project. On Sunday, Oh embarked on a four-nation European trip that will also bring him to the cities of Dublin, Hamburg and Copenhagen to think about ho...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-03-14 16:05

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