Earlier this week, Nina Pham, the U.S. nurse who contracted the deadly Ebola virus from her patient, released the following statement: “I’m doing well and want to thank […]
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South Korean History Museum to Open ‘Dokdo School’ in New York City
by STEVE HAN A school aimed at raising awareness of South Korea’s territorial claim over the easternmost islets will open in New York City on Oct. 25, according to […]
SKorean Activists Vow to Send More Leaflets Across Border
by HYUNG-JIN KIM, Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean activists vowed Thursday to launch balloons next week carrying anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border into North Korea, […]
Alleged North Korean Spy Sentenced to Three Years In Jail
by STEVE HAN A female North Korean spy, who allegedly disguised herself as a defector, was sentenced to three years in prison by the South Korean Supreme Court on […]
Update on Nina Pham: The U.S. Nurse Who Contracted Ebola Virus From Patient
Nina Pham, a 26-year-old nurse based in Dallas, Texas, tackled an extremely tough and brave assignment– she was one of the nurses who treated a highly contagious Ebola patient, […]
Mark Zuckerberg Visits Samsung, “Facebook Phone” Collaboration Rumored
by REERA YOO Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg paid a visit to Samsung’s headquarters in Seoul on Tuesday, said Samsung officials. According to Yonhap, Zuckerberg is believed to have met […]
Kim Jong-un Reappears in Public for the First Time in 40 Days
by REERA YOO North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made his first public appearance in about 40 days, giving a “field guidance” to a newly built residential district, according […]
Giant Rubber Duck Goes Flat in Seoul
by REERA YOO After its highly anticipated installation, Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman’s famous giant rubber duck was found deflated in Seokchon Lake, next to Lotte Group’s mega shopping complex. According […]
Seoul Mayor Wants South Korea To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
by STEVE HAN Park Won-soon, the mayor of the South Korean capital Seoul, openly admitted that he supports same-sex marriage, sparking fierce debate in the country that still remains […]
Daum Kakao Apologizes for Security Concerns, Vows to Protect User Privacy
by REERA YOO Lee Sirgoo, co-CEO of Daum Kakao, apologized to the public Monday for the messaging app’s initial handling of security issues and said it will stop fully […]
North Korea Says Remains of U.S. Soldiers Being “Carried Away En Masse”
by REERA YOO North Korea said Monday that remains of thousands of American soldiers killed during the Korean War were being “carried away en masse” due to construction projects […]
Giant Rubber Duck To Visit Seoul Amid Construction Tensions
by JAMES S. KIM The world-famous, giant rubber duck will visit Seoul in what may be the highest-profile foreign visit to Korea since Pope Francis arrived via Kia Soul in August. Dutch artist Florentijn […]
Kia Says 2015 Sedona Is Minivan With a ‘Cool Factor’
Amid the rise of large SUVs in the U.S. in recent years, minivan sales began their free fall in 2008, resulting in a dramatic drop in sales volume by 53 percent. […]
South Korean Town to Put Nuclear Plan to Vote
Pictured above: Samcheok villagers rally in opposition to a planned nuclear power plant in their community. (Photo courtesy of Jean Chung / Greenpeace) by YOUKYUNG LEE, AP Business Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — […]
Kim Jong-Un Misses Another Major Event Amid Exchange of Gunfire at Land Border
Pictured above: South Korean activists prepare balloons for carrying propaganda leaflets that condemn North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (Photo courtesy of Lee Young-Ho/Sipa USA and AP) by FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press SEOUL, […]