South Korea
Handful of veterans turn out to remember Korean War
Memorial co-designer Jane Cavanough said she welcomed the present debate about historical events that had emerged in the wake of vandalism of statues worldwide.
- by Tim Barlass
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North Korea diplomacy
North Korea says Kim Jong-un suspending military action against South
The announcement possibly indicates the slowing of a pressure campaign against South Korea amid stalled nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration.
- by Josh Smith
Coronavirus pandemic
Chinese pharmacy chain boss sentenced to jail for 15 years over fake masks
The chairman of a chain of pharmacies in Beijing has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling more than 500,000 counterfeit 3M Corp masks during the coronavirus epidemic.
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North Korea diplomacy
'Flunkyism': North Korea rejects South's offer of envoy to calm nerves
The Kim regime says it will also re-arm the areas along the DMZ, nullifying tension-reducing deals reached with South Korea just two years ago.
North Korea diplomacy
North Korea blew up liaison office, says South
South Korea says North Korea has exploded an inter-Korean liaison office building just north of the tense Korean border.
North Korea diplomacy
'Mongrels': Kim's sister threatens S Korea, prompting ban on leaflets
In a statement, the increasingly assertive Kim Yo-Jong also called the defectors involved in the balloon launches across the border "human scum".
- by Kim Tong-hyung
Coronavirus pandemic
Samsung's help in COVID-19 battle helps heir's image ahead of trial
While technology billionaires such as Bill Gates and Jack Ma have been among the most visible champions of the fight against COVID-19, perhaps none has as much at stake as Jay Y. Lee., Samsung's anointed heir.
- by Sohee Kim
Coronavirus pandemic
Uncertainty in India as monkeys steal COVID blood samples
Monkeys have been increasingly straying into human settlements in India and causing disturbances, even attacking people.
Coronavirus pandemic
South Korea worries about a COVID-19 resurgence
The country has reported 177 new cases over the past three days. It had already begun lifting restrictions put in place to curb it.
Coronavirus pandemic
South Korea tightens restrictions after COVID-19 setback
Public institutions including museums, theatres and multifunctional halls in the greater Seoul area would again be shut down immediately.
Coronavirus pandemic
Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening
South Korea won praise for containing the coronavirus without mass lockdowns but has experienced a setback with its biggest daily infection surge in seven weeks.
- by Heesu Lee