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Thu, November 21, 2019 | 19:23

1 killed, 5 injured in state-run defense lab explosion

1 killed, 5 injured in state-run defense lab explosion

An explosion at South Korea's state-run defense research institute killed at least one person and injured five others on Wednesday, local fire authorities said. The incident occurred at 4:24 p.m. at a lab at the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) in Daejeon, 160 kilometers south of Seoul, according to the officials.

2019-11-13 21:00

Moon prioritizes boosting regional economy ahead of polls

Moon prioritizes boosting regional economy ahead of polls

Reviving regional economies will be at the forefront of President Moon Jae-in's priorities as Cheong Wa Dae and the ruling Democratic Party of Korea gear up for the general elections in April 2020.

Do Je-hae | 2019-11-13 17:42

Man 'falsely' convicted of Hwaseong murder seeking retrial

Man 'falsely' convicted of Hwaseong murder seeking retrial

A man who spent nearly 20 years in prison, after being found guilty of raping and killing a teenage girl, applied for a retrial, Wednesday, claiming he was wrongfully convicted.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-11-13 17:25

18 foreigners named honorary Seoul citizens

18 foreigners named honorary Seoul citizens

Eighteen foreigners from 14 countries were given honorary citizenship of Seoul, Wednesday, for their contributions to bridging Seoul and their home countries. The honorary citizens were mostly those who have been dedicated to increasing understanding of multicultural families and peaceful coexistence in society, the city government said.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-11-13 17:17

'THAAD retaliation appears to be continuing'

'THAAD retaliation appears to be continuing'

China seems to be continuing economic retaliation against South Korea for hosting a U.S. missile shield, despite Seoul-Beijing agreements to end the dispute in 2017.

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-11-13 17:16

Ending GSOMIA could send 'wrong message' to neighboring countries: CFC chief

Ending GSOMIA could send 'wrong message' to neighboring countries: CFC chief

South Korea ending a military intelligence pact with Japan bears the “risk of sending the wrong message” to neighboring countries including North Korea, China and Russia that the trilateral alliance among Seoul, Tokyo and Washington is not as strong in keeping the regional security order, Gen. Robert Abrams, commander of the United Nations Command (UNC), U.S.-South Korea Comb...

Jung Da-min | 2019-11-13 16:57

Questioning over 'fast-track' scuffle

Questioning over 'fast-track' scuffle

Rep. Na Kyung-won, the floor leader of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP), arrives at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office in Seoul, Wednesday, to be questioned over the party's scuffles in April related to the fast-tracking of major reform bills. Sixty LKP lawmakers including Na used physical means to block the attempts by the ruling and other oppositio...

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-11-13 16:51

Police investigate 2 Russians for BASE jumping in Busan

Police investigate 2 Russians for BASE jumping in Busan

Two Russians have been banned from leaving Korea for a maximum of 10 days while an investigation is underway into their unauthorized parachuting off two high-rise buildings in Busan, according to Busan Haeundae Police Station, Wednesday. The police found the two at a guesthouse in the southeastern port city Tuesday and asked them to come in for questioning voluntarily - which...

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-11-13 16:50

Opposition floor leader appears for questioning on 'fast-track' scuffling

Opposition floor leader appears for questioning on 'fast-track' scuffling

The floor leader of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) appeared at a prosecution office Wednesday for long-delayed questioning over parliamentary scuffles related to the fast-tracking of major reform bills.

2019-11-13 15:36

Public offices, banks to open at 10 a.m. on CSAT day

Public offices, banks to open at 10 a.m. on CSAT day

Operation hours of public offices and transportation will be changed today, the day of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), for over half a million test-takers' convenience. Public offices will open at 10 a.m., an hour later than usual, in an effort to ease traffic congestion during morning rush hour as exam-takers need to arrive at their test venues by 8:10 a.m.

Kim Rahn | 2019-11-13 13:57

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