Canada’s Teck withdraws controversial oil sands project

MONTREAL - Canada's Teck Resources said Sunday it had withdrawn its application to develop a giant oil sands mine in western Alberta, a controversial...

Three minor parties merge ahead of April elections

(Yonhap)Three minor parties based in the southwestern region merged on Monday to launch a new middle-of-the-road party ahead of the April 15 parliamentary elections.The...

US and other countries heighten vigilance against Korea amid virus

By Kang Seung-wooAs coronavirus infections have begun to rise rapidly here, some countries, including the United States, have issued recommendations to be cautious when...

South Korea virus cases spike, Italy and Iran take drastic steps

CODOGNO, Italy: South Korea reported a sharp jump in coronavirus cases on Sunday, while Italy and Iran took drastic containment steps as worldwide fears...

[Newsmaker] 4-year-old becomes youngest COVID-19 patient

(Yonhap)A 4-year-old girl in Daegu has been confirmed with the novel coronavirus, in the first case involving a patient under the age of 10,...

US raises travel advisory for Korea over coronavirus outbreak

The United States on Saturday raised its travel advisory for South Korea, urging travelers to exercise increased caution amid the spread of the new...