South Korea’s longest serving fiscal chief to retire amid mixed reviews
While some say that Hong Nam-ki has uplifted the economy, critics argue he has taken the lead in reckless use of taxpayers’ money despite mounting government debt.
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Korea’s lifting of outdoor mask mandate to be decided early May
The government will first implement its four-week transition period before finally downgrading the Covid-19 infectious disease level.
Appeasement policy for North Korea needs to change: Foreign minister nominee
Park Jin also said the incoming Yoon administration will maintain consistency with its policies of pressure and persuasion for denuclearization of the North.
S. Korea, US kick off military drills as N. Korea gears up for massive military parade
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that the military drills are “defensive in nature” and based on a computer simulation without a field training exercise element.
Korea takes a step closer to normality
The authorities presented a new virus response road map, lifting the preexisting social distancing rules but the mask mandate for both indoors and outdoors will still be…
Busan to become popular art destination with easing of pandemic restrictions
Busan Biennale, the leading contemporary art festival in the country, this year will explore the modern history of the city, the Korean War, and industrialization.
North Korea warns it will ‘annihilate’ South Korea with nuclear weapons if attacked: Kim Yo-jong
She also lambasted the South Korean defense chief for making an “irretrievable, very huge mistake by referring to a preemptive strike” and calling North Korea an “enemy.”
Two Koreas hold daily liaison call despite Pyongyang’s renewed threat
The South Korean government called Monday on North Korea to refrain from escalating tensions in the region, responding to the latest statement by Kim Yo-jong directed at Seoul.
North Korea warns Seoul of ‘serious threat’ at defense minister’s remarks
Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, used strong words such as “senseless” and “scum-like guy” to refer to South Korea’s defense chief,…
BTS’ Jungkook tests positive ahead of Grammys
It happened after he reached Las Vegas, the group’s agency Big Hit Music informed the ARMY on Tuesday (March 29).