During a meeting with the representatives of the four Indo-Pacific countries – South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, known as the “IP4” nations – on Thursday in Washington D.C., President Yoon Suk Yeol delivered a remark that was both timely and important. Yoon said, “strong deterrence and cooperation among like-minded countries” are two key … Read more
Former U.S. President and Republic candidate Donald Trump was shot during a campaign rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. The FBI has identified the man who attempted to assassinate Trump as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. Trump was bleeding from a wound on his ear, but was reportedly in a stable condition after being treated … Read more
South Korean sophomore Ryu Hae-ran has notched her second consecutive top-10 finish at an LPGA major championship. Ryu ended alone in fifth place at the Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, with a four-round total of 13-under 271. This Getty Images file photo from June 29, 2024, shows Ryu Hae-ran … Read more
North Korea has held Cabinet and provincial committee meetings to discuss follow-up measures to implement policy goals set forth during a recent key party meeting, state media reported Monday. The Cabinet and regional committees, including those in Pyongyang and across the country, held meetings from Friday to Sunday to discuss policy performances in the first … Read more
The following is the weather forecast for South Korea’s 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Monday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility High/Low of Rain (%) Seoul 31/23 Sunny 70 Incheon 30/24 Sunny 60 Suwon 31/23 Sunny 80 Cheongju 32/24 Sunny 70 Daejeon 30/23 Sunny 90 Chuncheon 30/21 Sunny 60 Gangneung 26/22 Rain 70 Jeonju 31/24 Sunny … Read more
Seoul shares opened nearly flat Monday as investors continued to cash in profits amid expectations over a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September on the back of eased inflation. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index edged up 0.03 point to stand steady at 2,857.03 in the first 15 minutes of trading. On … Read more