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Thu, June 1, 2023 | 11:01

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

Yoon dismisses KCC chief over alleged score rigging in cable channel relicensing

Yoon dismisses KCC chief over alleged score rigging in cable channel relicensing

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday signed off on a proposal to dismiss the chief of the broadcasting watchdog accused of involvement in score manipulation against a right-wing cable channel in the process of renewing its broadcasting license in 2020, the presidential office said. Han Sang-hyuk, chairman of the state Korea Communications Commission (KCC), was indicted earlier ...

2023-05-30 21:26

Police attempt to search MBC sparks standoff with unionized workers

Police attempt to search MBC sparks standoff with unionized workers

Police attempted to raid the headquarters of MBC TV on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into the alleged leak of personal information of Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon, sparking a two-hour standoff with unionized reporters. Investigators are looking into allegations that an MBC reporter, surnamed Lim, was involved in the leak of Han's personal information, such as ...

2023-05-30 21:26

Remains of US soldier laid to rest

Remains of US soldier laid to rest

U.S. soldiers carry a coffin containing the remains of U.S. Army Cpl. Luther Story, killed in the 1950-53 Korean War, to be laid to rest at Andersonville National Cemetery in Georgia, Monday (local time). Story died in Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, Sept. 1, 1950, and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by the U.S. government in 1951. The burial was fo...

Jun Ji-hye2023-05-30 17:15

Anti-corruption watchdog set to investigate crypto assets of lawmakers

Anti-corruption watchdog set to investigate crypto assets of lawmakers

Korea's state-run anti-corruption watchdog said Tuesday that it is willing to look into the crypto assets of all lawmakers, after independent Rep. Kim Nam-kuk triggered controversy for dubious cryptocurrency transactions.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-05-30 16:52

Yoon resumes public outreach upon rising approval rating

Yoon resumes public outreach upon rising approval rating

Buoyed by recent approval ratings, President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to resume his public outreach efforts, with a plan of holding a press conference in the near future.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-05-30 16:22

Yoon meets with religious leaders, seeks advice on state affairs

Yoon meets with religious leaders, seeks advice on state affairs

President Yoon Suk Yeol met with a group of religious leaders Tuesday to thank them for their efforts to promote social unity and seek advice on state affairs, his office said.

2023-05-30 15:46

Election watchdog apologizes for nepotism suspicions

Election watchdog apologizes for nepotism suspicions

The head of the election watchdog apologized Tuesday over suspicions that children of some agency officials were unfairly hired, and promised to investigate all hirings to uncover any irregularities.

2023-05-30 13:36

NEC officials fail to declare relations after hiring of children: lawmaker

NEC officials fail to declare relations after hiring of children: lawmaker

All six National Election Commission (NEC) officials embroiled in suspicions of hiring favors for their children did not declare their relations with the hired children in violation of an ethics code, according to a ruling party lawmaker.

2023-05-29 11:35

Yoon's approval rating rises to 40 percent

Yoon's approval rating rises to 40 percent

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating has risen to 40 percent in a Realmeter survey due in large part to positive public assessments of his handling of foreign affairs and national security issues.

2023-05-29 10:26

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