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South Korean President’s support rate hits highest since July
The support rate for South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol rebounded to its highest mark in about five months after he took a tough line on striking truckers and increased his focus on undoing policies of his predecessor.
Yoon’s approval…
Advisory issued as South Korea hit with yellow dust
An air quality advisory was issued across South Korea on Tuesday as the country was hit with yellow dust blowing from inner China, raising concerns over public health safety.
The Ministry of Environment raised the ultra-fine dust advisory…
South Korean Parliament calls for interior minister’s dismissal over Itaewon tragedy
South Korea’s National Assembly passed a motion calling for the dismissal of Interior Minister Lee Sang-min amid criticism over the management of a deadly pre-Halloween crowd crush.
The main opposition party used its majority in…
South Korea may lift indoor mask mandate in January
South Korea’s pandemic response authorities proposed on Wednesday to lift the nationwide indoor mask mandate as early as January next year, with plans for policy talks and forums beginning this month.
“As long as conditions (regarding the…
2 police officers arrested over Halloween crowd crush in Seoul
Two senior police officers were arrested Monday for their alleged bungled response to a deadly Halloween crowd crush in Seoul.
They were the first to be detained over the Oct. 29 incident in the capital's Itaewon district that killed more…
Korea’s central bank governor warns against Japan-like stimulus to combat aging
South Korea should avoid following Japan’s lead of using fiscal and monetary stimulus to combat the challenges of an aging economy, central bank Governor Rhee Chang-yong said, urging reforms instead to boost fertility.
Aging is a rising…
South Korea government plans first talks with striking truckers
South Korea's government plans to meet the country's striking truckers' union for talks on Monday (Nov 28) for the first time since a nationwide walkout began five days ago, as supply chain glitches worsened and construction sites faced…
Envoy hopes South Korea, Japan leaders’ mutual visits to resume soon
South Korea's ambassador to Japan expressed hope that the countries' leaders can restart their reciprocal visits "sooner than expected" as both nations try to improve bilateral ties, damaged significantly by wartime labor issues.
Yun Duk…
Itaewon crush: South Korea demands justice for young as thousands protest
Clutching white candles and black signs, the solemn-faced mourners gathered across Seoul to grieve the young victims of the Itaewon crush - and deliver a stinging rebuke to the government.
As public anger continues to build…
North Korea fires 4 short-range ballistic missiles off its west coast
North Korea fired four short-range ballistic missiles off its west coast on Saturday, the South Korean military said, following a series of missile launches in recent days in protest against an extended U.S.-South Korea joint air exercise.…