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Mon, May 29, 2023 | 07:26

Korean experts set to begin on-site inspection of Fukushima nuclear plant

Korean experts set to begin on-site inspection of Fukushima nuclear plant

A team of Korean experts is set to begin a two-day inspection of the planned release of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant Tuesday, amid lingering concerns about the safety of the water.

2023-05-23 11:09

Korea, Chile hold talks to upgrade bilateral FTA

Korea, Chile hold talks to upgrade bilateral FTA

Korea and Chile have launched another round of talks on upgrading a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in line with changing global trade circumstances, Seoul's industry ministry said Tuesday.

2023-05-23 10:09

Ex-ambassador likely to head new gov't agency for overseas Koreans

Ex-ambassador likely to head new gov't agency for overseas Koreans

A former ambassador and foreign ministry official is being strongly considered as head of a new government agency tasked with supporting overseas Koreans, officials said Tuesday.

2023-05-23 10:01

Korean space rocket positioned on launch pad on eve of liftoff

Korean space rocket positioned on launch pad on eve of liftoff

Korea on Tuesday positioned its homegrown space rocket Nuri on the launch pad at the Naro Space Center, a day ahead of its liftoff to send multiple satellites into orbit.

2023-05-23 09:09

Rising temperatures prompt Seoul to launch power-saving campaign

Rising temperatures prompt Seoul to launch power-saving campaign

With temperatures already reaching levels seen in the sweltering summer months, the central and local governments as well as residents are increasingly concerned about rising electricity consumption as air conditioner use is increasing. Particularly this summer, El Nino has begun cranking up water temperatures surrounding the Korean Peninsula, contributing to the early arriva...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-05-23 09:00

S. Korea, EU to strengthen cooperation in security, supply chains

S. Korea, EU to strengthen cooperation in security, supply chains

South Korea agreed to enhance security and supply chain cooperation with the European Union (EU) during President Yoon Suk Yeol's summit with EU leaders, in an apparent bid to strengthen cooperation with Western democracies. Yoon held the summit with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Seoul, Monday, a day after ...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-05-22 22:17

PM calls for recovering 'multilateral trading system' in meeting with WTO chief

PM calls for recovering 'multilateral trading system' in meeting with WTO chief

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met with the visiting head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday, highlighting the importance of recovering the multilateral trading system, according to Han's office.WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala arrived in Seoul on Monday for a three-day stay, marking the first visit to South Korea by the WTO's top official since 2014.

2023-05-22 21:00

Unification minister urges N. Korean leader to return to dialogue

Unification minister urges N. Korean leader to return to dialogue

South Korea's unification minister called on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to cease the country's provocative acts and return to the dialogue table, stressing that Seoul has no "hostile" intentions against Pyongyang.In a meeting with reporters, Kwon Young-se also urged the North's leader to look back on the country's worsening economic situation amid global sanctions over t...

2023-05-22 20:37

Parents investigated for beating teenage daughter

Parents investigated for beating teenage daughter

Police are investigating an alleged child abuse case by two parents and their son against their daughter. According to the police and local news outlets, the alleged physical abuse took place on a street in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, around midnight on May 15.

Kim Se-jeong | 2023-05-22 18:10

Man attends arrest warrant hearing for violently shaking, injuring 2-month-old son

Man attends arrest warrant hearing for violently shaking, injuring 2-month-old son

A 33-year-old father appeared for a court hearing held Monday to determine whether he should be arrested on child abuse charges for causing a serious brain injury in his 2-month-old baby by shaking him too hard.

2023-05-22 18:09

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