Kim Jong-un is alive: NK leader reemerges from 20-day absence

North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un has made his first public appearance in 20 days amid rumors about his health.The Korean...

South Africa begins to gradually ease coronavirus lockdown

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa begins to gradually loosen its strict coronavirus lockdown on Friday, allowing some industries to reopen after five weeks of restrictions...

Moon orders officials to look into fire safety measures after deadly...

(Yonhap)President Moon Jae-in has ordered officials to look into why enhanced fire safety measures did not work, his spokesman said, a day after a...

Police officer faces discipline for ‘bullying’ pregnant subordinate

South Gyeongsang Province police agency said Wednesday the defendant, who is not being identified, had suggested being pregnant on the job was "criminal," Yonhap...

Muralist Kobra finds inspiration in confinement

ITU (BRAZIL) - Professionally speaking, coronavirus confinement is not exactly good for street artists. But famed Brazilian muralist Kobra says he found inspiration staying...

Navy to participate in US-led RIMPAC exercise in August

South Korean service members salute before departing to join the Rim of the Pacific exercise during a ceremony at a naval base in Changwon,...

German lockdown ‘snitches’ spark hot debate

BERLIN - On a sunny Sunday in April, 20 people were enjoying a barbecue in the city of Schwerin in northern Germany.The police promptly...

[Graphic News] Walking tour catches on among S. Koreans

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, walking tours are gaining popularity among South Koreans, especially those...

Korea-Japan ties getting worse in pandemic

By Do Je-hae Korea's model responses to the COVID-19 have resulted in rising calls from many countries for help with crucial tools such as...