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Sat, September 23, 2023 | 00:26

Opposition lawmaker loses seat as top court upholds sentence over academic fraud

Opposition lawmaker loses seat as top court upholds sentence over academic fraud

The top court upheld a suspended prison term for Rep. Choe Kang-wook of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea on Monday for fabricating an internship certificate for the son of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, depriving him of his parliamentary seat.

2023-09-18 15:34

Seoul to build world's 2nd domed stadium attached to hotel in Jamsil

Seoul to build world's 2nd domed stadium attached to hotel in Jamsil

The Seoul city government will build the world's second domed baseball stadium annexed with a hotel in its southeastern district of Jamsil by 2031, city officials said Monday.

2023-09-18 15:15

Korea to expand emergency seawater radiation tests amid Fukushima woes

Korea to expand emergency seawater radiation tests amid Fukushima woes

Korea will strengthen emergency seawater radiation tests by adding more coastal spots to ease public concerns about Japan's release of contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, Seoul's oceans minister has said.

2023-09-18 13:02

Imports of Japanese seafood dip for 5th month in August

DPK files dismissal motion of PM, calling for overhaul of Yoon administration

DPK files dismissal motion of PM, calling for overhaul of Yoon administration

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) filed a motion calling for the dismissal of Prime Minister Han Duk-soo on Monday, urging President Yoon Suk Yeol to carry out a complete overhaul of the way he runs the government.

2023-09-18 12:20

Anti-corruption office demands indictment of ex-Defense Minister Song over suspected power abuse

Anti-corruption office demands indictment of ex-Defense Minister Song over suspected power abuse

The anti-corruption investigation office has demanded the prosecution indict former Defense Minister Song Young-moo over suspicions of abuse of power, officials said Monday.

2023-09-18 10:56

S. Korea to invest $218 mil. to develop improved bunker-buster missile

S. Korea to invest $218 mil. to develop improved bunker-buster missile

South Korea will invest about 290 billion won ($218 million) to develop an improved version of a homegrown bunker-buster missile capable of striking underground enemy targets, the state arms procurement agency said Monday.

2023-09-18 10:48

Prosecutors request arrest warrant for Lee over development, NK remittance scandals

Prosecutors request arrest warrant for Lee over development, NK remittance scandals

Prosecutors on Monday requested an arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on breach of trust, bribery and other charges related to a scandal-ridden land development scandal and allegations of his involvement in a company's illegal cash remittance to North Korea.

2023-09-18 10:03

Opposition leader to continue hunger strike at hospital

Yoon's approval inches down to 35.5%

Yoon's approval inches down to 35.5%

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating inched down to 35.5 percent, partly due to controversial remarks made by newly-appointed minister nominees in the past, according to a poll Monday.

2023-09-18 09:56

Yoon departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

Rail workers' 4-day strike comes to end; train services to normalize by night

Rail workers' 4-day strike comes to end; train services to normalize by night

Unionized rail workers were returning to work Monday after a four-day general strike staged to demand better working conditions and an expansion of the KTX bullet train service.

2023-09-18 09:54

Ex-president to attend event marking 5th anniversary of inter-Korean summit

Ex-president to attend event marking 5th anniversary of inter-Korean summit

Former President Moon Jae-in will give a speech at an event marking the fifth anniversary of the inter-Korean summit, which was held in Pyongyang, the organizing committee said, Sunday.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-09-18 09:00

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