Kim Jong Un commends Moon’s efforts in a rare letter. What’s behind it?
Experts say Pyongyang seeks to win Moon over, as well as to keep incoming Yoon government in check.
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What does rise of metaverse hold for future? Korea Herald forum aims to find out
The joint forum, slated to be held on May 2, has invited leaders and experts in the metaverse sector to share their insights.
Yoon’s delegation departs for Tokyo, seeks to revive long-strained relationship
Seoul-Tokyo relations have remained frosty, mainly over several thorny issues regarding wartime history and trade.
South Korea downgrades disease level of Covid-19 with 4-week transition period
Once the disease level is downgraded, Covid-19 patients will be free of the seven-day self-quarantine and be able to receive treatment at local clinics and hospitals.
Internal feud erupts within Korea’s Democratic Party over prosecution reform bill
The bill is allegedly being pushed too hastily by the liberal party and has been met with dispute from other members.
Korea’s return to school greeted with excitement, hesitation
While some parents are excited for schools to return to normalcy, others show concern over the lifting of social distancing measures.
Shinzo Abe visits controversial Yasukuni shrine, sparks fury in Seoul
14 Class A war criminals of the Pacific War are enshrined there and politicians’ visits are perceived as glorifying Japan’s war of aggression.
Crypto theft becomes ‘fundamental’ to North Korea’s illicit financing activities: UN expert
He also called on the international community to prevent North Korea from capitalizing on the weakness of crypto markets.
Plans for new Korean presidential residence raise concerns
A transition team official said the residence is unsuitable to accommodate all the necessary security facilities for the president.
At G-20 meeting, Korea’s fiscal chief stays out of protest against Russia
South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki kept his seat while others walked out in protest of Russia’s invasion.