Ex-South Korean leader plans to give up dogs from North Korea's Kim
South Korea's former President Moon Jae-in plans to give up a pair of dogs sent by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a gift following their 2018 summit.
Mon Nov 07 2022
S.Korea's Moon promises final push for N.Korea peace
Moon said his outreach to North Korea had been enabled by a large military buildup that helped make South Korea safer.
Mon Jan 03 2022
S.Korea's Moon pardons disgraced former president Park
Park's predecessor Lee Myung-bak, who is also imprisoned on corruption charges, however, was not pardoned.
Fri Dec 24 2021
Thinner and contrite, Samsung's leader walks out of jail on parole
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee, convicted of bribery and embezzlement, walked out of prison on parole today.
Fri Aug 13 2021
South, North Korea have restored hotlines as leaders seek to rebuild ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have exchanged multiple letters since April and agreed to reconnect the hotlines.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Japan, S.Korea leaders summit in limbo amid uproar over sexual innuendo
Suga and Moon were planning to discuss issues that have strained relations over generations.
Mon Jul 19 2021
No Psy but BTS play on as Seoul bans fast gym music
The regulations aim at stopping gym-goers from breathing too hard or splashing sweat on others.
Tue Jul 13 2021
South Korean military member arrested over suspected sexual abuse
The master sergeant has been arrested for sexually harassing and injuring a female colleague, which led to her taking her own life.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Korea's business leaders call on Moon to free jailed Samsung boss Lee
Business leaders have highlighted the need for Lee to be active to retain South Korea's leading position in the chip industry.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Biden says two-state solution 'only answer' to Israel, Palestine
A two-state solution is the only answer to a conflict between Israel and Palestine, US President Joe Biden said Friday, rejecting any shift in his commitment to Israel's security.
Sat May 22 2021
South Korea's Moon to be second leader and second Asian welcomed by Biden
Moon hopes to secure an agreement with Washington for stop-gap supplies of COVID-19 vaccines.
Fri May 21 2021
South Korean students shave heads in protest over Japan's nuclear waste water plan
More than 30 South Korean college students shaved their heads in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul.
Wed Apr 21 2021
South Korea's Moon replaces PM, cabinet ministers after election defeat
Moon named Kim Boo-kyum, a former interior minister and four-term lawmaker, to succeed Chung Sye-kyun as prime minister.
Fri Apr 16 2021
S. Korea's Moon hails prototype fighter jet as 'new era' of defence independence
Moon said South Korea will have at least 40 of the new jets combat-ready by 2028, and 140 by 2032.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Moon gets AstraZeneca shot as South Korea expands COVID-19 vaccine drive
The KDCA allowed people carrying out a key public mission such as a diplomatic or military task to be vaccinated starting this month.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024