Soldier crossed into N. Korea due to ill feelings towards US army: Pyongyang
SEOUL: Pyongyang on Wednesday said that an American soldier who crossed into North Korea without permission last month did so because he had ill feelings towards the US Army, reported German news agency (dpa). On July 18, private Travis King crossed without permission the demilitarised zone (DMZ) that separates the two Korean nations, who […]
Extreme heat wave: Malaysian contingent to 25th World Scout Jamboree in Seoul safe
PUTRAJAYA: All 499 members of the Malaysian contingent to the 25th World Scout Jamboree, being held from Aug 1 to 12 in Seoul, South Korea are reported to be safe following the extreme heat wave in Saemangeum. The Foreign Ministry via the Malaysian Embassy in Seoul confirmed the matter through a statement today. “According to […]
At least 149 dead in Halloween stampede in Seoul
SEOUL: At least 149 people have been killed with 76 others injured in a deadly stampede in Seoul’s Itaewon district, as huge crowds of partygoers stampeded at late-night Halloween celebrations, Yonhap News Agency quoted fire authorities Sunday. The accident took place Saturday night in a narrow downhill alley near Hamilton Hotel in the famous nightlife […]
Maintaining Sarawak-South Korea mutual ties
KUCHING : Road naming in Seoul, a start of two friendship cities cementing the way for future cultural, education and public health impact on Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the trip to South Korea’s capital city was to maintain the networking relationship with the new mayor and establish a […]
Road in Seoul named Kuching South RO to reflect friendship with Kuching city
KUCHING: Guro City of Seoul in South Korea has named one of its roads, Kuching South RO as another mark of its friendship with the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the naming of the road marked another important historical milestone for both cities. “We are not […]
Police locate relative of children found dead in suitcases
SEOUL: A woman who is believed to be related to two children whose remains were found in suitcases in New Zealand is in South Korea, Seoul police told AFP Monday. Last week, New Zealand police said they had discovered the remains of two children, who are thought to have been between five and 10 years […]
7 dead from torrential rain in Seoul
SEOUL: Subway stations and major roads were underwater in the South Korean capital Seoul after record-breaking rains caused severe flooding, with at least seven people dead and seven more missing, officials said Tuesday. Dramatic images shared on social media late Monday showed people wading through waist-deep water, metro stations overflowing, and cars half-submerged in Seoul’s […]
Samsung to introduce new Galaxy laptops this month
SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co is expected to introduce new Galaxy laptops later this month as the South Korean tech giant eyes to expand sales of notebooks amid the pandemic-induced stay-at-home trend, reported Yonhap News Agency. Samsung on Wednesday sent media invitations to its Galaxy Unpacked online event scheduled to take place on April 28, saying […]
Seoul city to launch new public Wi-Fi service trial
SEOUL: The Seoul city government said Monday it will launch a new public Wi-Fi service in five wards on a trial basis next month, Yonhap News Agency reported. The free service, named “Kkachi On,” will be introduced in the eastern ward of Seongdong and the southwestern ward of Guro on Sunday, before being expanded to […]
Jin Air to begin operating converted plane to carry cargo
SEOUL: South Korea’s low-cost carrier, Jin Air Co. said Monday it will begin operating a passenger plane converted to carry cargo to offset a sharp decline in air travel demand amid the coronavirus pandemic, Yonhap News Agency reported. Jin Air plans to deploy the B777-200ER jet, which has been converted into a cargo plane under […]
