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Thu, June 1, 2023 | 10:56

S. Korea succeeds in L-SAM missile interception test for 3rd time

S. Korea succeeds in L-SAM missile interception test for 3rd time

South Korea succeeded in a test of a key homegrown missile interceptor under development earlier this week, the third such success out of four tests so far, as it is cranking up efforts to deter evolving North Korean threats.

2023-06-01 10:28

N. Korea slams anti-proliferation drills in S. Korea

N. Korea slams anti-proliferation drills in S. Korea

North Korea condemned anti-proliferation drills in South Korea on Thursday, saying it will regard any attempt by Washington and Seoul to impose a "hostile blockade" on it as a declaration of war against Pyongyang.

2023-06-01 09:23

N. Korea will pay due price for violating UNSC resolutions: S. Korean envoy

N. Korea will pay due price for violating UNSC resolutions: S. Korean envoy

North Korea's failed launch of a spy satellite has violated United Nations Security Council resolutions and the country will face corresponding consequences, South Korea's ambassador to the United States said Wednesday.

2023-06-01 09:22

Kim's sister says NK will 'correctly' place spy satellite into orbit soon after failed launch

Hallyu inspires Thailand to mull ways to export its culture

Hallyu inspires Thailand to mull ways to export its culture

“South Korea made it with hallyu. Why can't Thailand?” Nobody knows who raised that question and triggered open discussion in Thailand to find ways to spur the global popularity of Thai culture by following in South Korea's footsteps. However, the idea of exporting Thai culture has intrigued the Thai public.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2023-06-01 08:29

The Elders stress intergenerational collaboration in addressing global challenges

The Elders stress intergenerational collaboration in addressing global challenges

The Elders, an advisory group of 11 global leaders, underscored the critical role of intergenerational dialogue and collaboration in addressing existential threats facing humanity, such as climate change and the unregulated advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) during their visit to Korea.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-05-31 22:38

Yoon meets with ex-Japanese PM Suga

Yoon meets with ex-Japanese PM Suga

President Yoon Suk Yeol met with former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday and discussed the recent improvement in the bilateral relationship, his office said.

2023-05-31 20:18

Prison hit for barring inmate from attending mother's funeral due to COVID-19

Prison hit for barring inmate from attending mother's funeral due to COVID-19

Correctional authorities' decision not to allow an inmate to leave prison to attend his mother's funeral in 2021 for reasons of COVID-19 quarantine was a violation of human rights, the state human rights watchdog said Wednesday.

2023-05-31 17:52

Election watchdog to request investigation of 4 officials over hiring of children

Election watchdog to request investigation of 4 officials over hiring of children

A special audit committee of the National Election Commission (NEC) concluded Wednesday that possible irregularities were detected in the employment of children of four senior officials and will request an investigation.

2023-05-31 17:17

Seoul City takes flak for bungled emergency text alert on NK's rocket launch

Seoul City takes flak for bungled emergency text alert on NK's rocket launch

Many Seoul residents were stunned Wednesday morning after receiving an emergency text alert sent by the Seoul Metropolitan Government advising them to prepare for evacuation.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-05-31 17:06

Korea's Fukushima inspection team focuses on long-term management of wastewater

Korea's Fukushima inspection team focuses on long-term management of wastewater

A Korean inspection team that visited Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant said Wednesday that they are focusing on evaluating how the facilities and systems to treat contaminated water can be managed stably for the next three decades and beyond.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-05-31 17:06

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