North Korea’s silence on leader’s health raises succession speculation
With North Korea saying nothing so far about outside media reports that leader Kim Jong-un may be unwell, there is renewed worry about who...
For Russians, humble dacha provides refuge from coronavirus
SOKOLNIKI, Russia: After years spent on submarines with Russia's Northern Fleet, Ivan Chernyshyov is having no problem adjusting to life on coronavirus lockdown --...
[Newsmaker] Busan mayor resigns over sexual harassment allegations
(Yonhap)Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don stepped down from his post Thursday, admitting to “unnecessary physical contact” with a female subordinate. “I realized the contact that...
Virus from relapse cases not highly infectious: KCDC
South Korea's health authorities said Wednesday the novel coronavirus detected from the country's relapse cases appears to be not very infectious or transmissible.Of the...
Harvard says won’t accept virus aid money after all
NEW YORK - Harvard University said Wednesday it would not take millions of dollars it received from a coronavirus relief fund, following a backlash...
Health authorities on edge as tourist bookings to Jeju surge
(Yonhap)Health authorities are nervously watching as tourist bookings to Jeju Island over the long weekend surge with loosened social distancing rules.Starting with Buddha’s Birthday,...
Moon unveils W40 trillion relief package for key industries, job retention
President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday announced a massive relief package, worth 40 trillion won (US$32 billion), for South Korea's key industries disrupted by the...
Dogs trained to sniff out Covid-19 in UK
MILTON KEYNES, UK: Can dogs detect Covid-19? A British charity believes so, and has begun training canines to sniff out the coronavirus following previous...
High school students invited to online meetings with renowned scientists
(Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association)The Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association said Tuesday that it will host a series of online meetings where high school...
Strong wind alerts issued for most parts of South Korea
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued strong wind alerts for most parts of the country Wednesday. A strong wind warning came into effect at...
