Defense
Korean, US navies repair home of Korean War veteran
Korean and U.S. naval engineers repaired and renovated the house of a war veteran on Tuesday, as the allies' joint exercise is set to end Friday.
May 1, 2024
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Kwak Yeon-soo is a digital editor at The Korea Times creating, editing and curating digital content for the newspaper’s website, mobile app and social media. She previously covered a diverse array of cultural, political and business topics.
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North Korea
NK leader openly flouts UN sanctions in recent outing
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's recent public appearances with newly purchased high-end luxury vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz Maybachs, Lexus SUVs and Toyota Land Cruisers, cast doubt on the effectiveness of international sanctions against the secretive regime.
Apr 30, 2024
Foreign Affairs
Seoul seeks high-level talks with Beijing before trilateral summit involving Tokyo
Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul is considering visiting China in May ahead of a trilateral summit between South Korea, China and Japan in what appears to be a sign of warming ties after a frosty period of tension between the two countries.
Apr 29, 2024
Politics
Ex-chief to head ruling party's emergency committee
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) picked Hwang Woo-yea, Monday, as its interim leader, tasked with shoring up the demoralized party in the wake of its election defeat earlier this month.
Apr 29, 2024
Politics
Presidential hopefuls take different paths toward Yoon
Presidential hopefuls face a growing dilemma about if and when to return to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s side as he currently faces a huge political setback after the ruling party's defeat in the general elections on April 10.
Apr 28, 2024
Politics
DPK leader receives YouTube Gold Play Button
Rep. Lee Jae-myung, chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), has received a YouTube Gold Play Button after his online channel passed the 1 million subscribers mark, making him the first Korean politician to reach the milestone on the video-sharing platform.
Apr 28, 2024
Society
Outdoor library in Seoul
People read books at an outdoor library in Seoul Plaza next to Seoul City Hall, Sunday. The event, organized by the city government, will continue until Nov. 10 at Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggye Stream. Yonhap
Apr 21, 2024
North Korea
NK tests missiles in response to allied drill, Israel-Iran conflict: experts
North Korea's latest tests of a "super-large" cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile came in response to the South Korea-U.S. joint annual air exercise, analysts said Sunday.
Apr 21, 2024
North Korea
Human rights group urges gov't to submit written questions to UN to protect North Korean defectors
Human rights groups called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to speak up for North Korean defectors at the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and submit a set of questions for the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle, scheduled to take place in Vietnam on May 7, to address issues of both North Korean refugees and Vietnam War prisoners of war.
Apr 19, 2024
North Korea
North Korea tears down street lamps on roads connecting two Koreas
North Korea has demolished street lamps on land routes connecting the two Koreas, in what observers say is a signal to South Korea that its leader Kim Jong-un is serious about abandoning the goal of peaceful unification with the South.
Apr 18, 2024