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[Newsmaker] Criticism mounts over revelation of NK diplomat’s defection

North KoreaOct 9, 2020

Criticism is mounting over the recent revelation of a high-ranking North Korean diplomat’s defection here by S. Korean media and lawmakers. A UN official called on both Koreas to make efforts to hel...
[Newsmaker] Tension rises again over Hangeul Day rallies

Social affairsOct 8, 2020

Disease prevention authorities and the police are on high alert once again as mass rallies are scheduled to be held in downtown Seoul over the long weekend starting from Hangeul Day on Friday. While...
[Newsmaker] Fine for personal data leaks averaged 258 won since 2016: lawmaker

PoliticsOct 8, 2020

Tens of million personal data records have been leaked over the past five years but fines for the leaks averaged 258 won ($0.22), a lawmaker said Thursday, calling for tougher penalties. According t...
[Newsmaker] Private schools hold more in-person classes than public ones

EducationOct 7, 2020

Private elementary schools have held more in-person classes than public ones, a lawmaker said Wednesday, claiming it to be evidence of the “unequal” disruptions in students’ learning amid the COVID-1...
[Newsmaker] Govt. purchases of Japanese products persist amid boycott: lawmaker

PoliticsOct 7, 2020

The South Korean government has maintained business deals with Japanese companies with war crime records despite a nationwide boycott on Japan-made goods since last year, according to a lawmaker Wedn...
[Newsmaker] Controversies surrounding ministers fan talks of Cabinet reshuffle

PoliticsOct 6, 2020

Talks of a Cabinet reshuffle are rising, following a series of controversies surrounding high-profile ministers of the Moon Jae-in administration. Controversies about Cabinet members and nominees ha...
[Newsmaker] In letter to President Moon, son of slain fishery official demands truth

PoliticsOct 6, 2020

A son of the fishery official killed by North Korea at sea last month doubted the South Korean government's announcement that his father sought defection and pleaded with the president to find the tr...
[Newsmaker] N. Korea likely to be last to reopen borders due to COVID-19: experts

North KoreaOct 6, 2020

WASHINGTON -- North Korea will likely be one of the last in the world to reopen its borders since an outbreak of the new coronavirus would spell an "absolute disaster" for the impoverished nation, ex...
[Newsmaker] N. Korea touts economic progress as party anniversary nears

North KoreaOct 5, 2020

North Korea on Monday celebrated its economic achievements as it geared up for the anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers’ Party on Saturday, at a time when its economy is faltering under ...
[Newsmaker] N. Korea seen moving intercontinental ballistic missile: report

North KoreaOct 4, 2020

South Korean and US intelligence have spotted North Korea moving an intercontinental ballistic missile, along with four mobile launchers, at an auto plant on the outskirts of Pyongyang, a Seoul offic...
[Newsmaker] School violence down but juvenile sex offenses up sharply

Social affairsOct 4, 2020

Overall school violence has been on a steady decline in recent years, but the number of juvenile sex offenders has spiked significantly, police data showed on Sunday. The number of teenagers arreste...
[Newsmaker] What we know, and what we don't, about Trump's coronavirus

World NewsOct 3, 2020

There are many unanswered questions surrounding President Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said he only had mild symptoms, and his doctor ...
[Newsmaker] Three children show abnormal reactions to mishandled flu vaccines

Social affairsOct 2, 2020

Three out of the eight South Koreans who have shown abnormal reactions to potentially defective flu vaccines are children, the public health agency said Friday. A total of 1,910 people were injected...
[Newsmaker] Smartphone market heats up with new arrivals

TechnologyOct 1, 2020

LG Wing will officially go on sale starting Oct. 5 with an estimated price tag of around 1 million won. “Compared to the first half of this year, the smartphone market is in an upbeat mood with the ...
[Newsmaker] Ryu Hyun-jin's successful 1st season with Blue Jays ends with postseason elimination

BaseballOct 1, 2020

What has largely been a successful season as a new ace for the Toronto Blue Jays has ended on a bitter note for Ryu Hyun-jin. Ryu was torched for seven runs on eight hits in his season-low 1 2/3 inn...