| North Korea's new leadership must improve ties with South Korea if it wants to have better relations with the outside world, a senior American diplomat said Tuesday, offering the prospect of renewed engagement with Pyongyang after the death of Kim .. North Korea's new leadership must improve ties with South Korea if it wants to have better relations with the outside world, a senior American diplomat said Tuesday, offering the prospect of... | |
| NK new leadership to continue WMD exports: US spy chief WASHINGTON (Yonhap) -- The U.S. intelligence chief warned Tuesday that North Korea will continue its exports of weapons of massive destruction despite its leadership change. "North... |
| Credit ratings agencies downplay NK risk on S.Korea Global ratings agencies are not taking the North Korea risk facing South Korea in the wake of the Stalinist country`s power transfer, the South Korean Strategy and Finance Ministry said Sunday.More... |
| Korean officers to train at US army academy Dozens of Korean non-commissioned officers (NCOs) will receive leadership training at a U.S. army base in Korea this spring, officials said Tuesday. The Army said 65 NCOs will enter a four-week... |
| Russia will not enter Korea’s advanced jet acquisition project as none of its aircraft manufacturers including Sukhoi expressed their intent to join the heated competition, officials here said. Sweden mulls taking part in FX-III race with Gripen By Lee Tae-hoon Russia will not enter Korea's advanced jet acquisition project as none of its aircraft manufacturers including Sukhoi... |
| Korea is scrapping its plan to purchase the Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle from the United States due to budget constraints, the head of the country’s arms procurement agency said in a recent interview. By Lee Tae-hoon Korea is scrapping its plan to purchase the Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from the United States due to budget constraints, the head of the country's arms... |
| Israel to announce whether to buy Korean trainer jets Israel is set to announce this month whether it will purchase Korean-built trainer jets to replace an aging fleet in its air force, Seoul officials said Wednesday. Israel will make the... |
| Asiana Airlines said Wednesday it has renewed its honorary ambassador contract with the Manchester United striker Park Ji-sung for another year. Park has been honorary ambassador to the flight company for three consecutive years and this will be hi.. By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Asiana Airlines said Wednesday it has renewed its honorary ambassador contract with the Manchester United striker Park Ji-sung for another year. Park has been... |
| The Korean Air Force is taking part in a U.S.-led, multinational aerial combat exercise this month, officials said Wednesday. The Korean Air Force is taking part in a U.S.-led, multinational aerial combat exercise this month, officials said Wednesday. Six F-15K fighter jets have been training with the U.S. and Saudi... |
| The defense ministry, with uniformed military officers and high-ranked civil servants in dark suits crowding hallways, may not seem the most liberal of workplaces. The defense ministry, with uniformed military officers and high-ranked civil servants in dark suits crowding hallways, may not seem the most liberal of workplaces. The ministry is trying to change... |
| Asiana Airlines, the smaller of Korea's two national flag carriers, and Air Canada will expand their alliance aimed at strengthening their cooperation in all areas of business. Asiana Airlines President Yoon Young-doo, left, and Air Canada President Calin Rovinescu, pose after signing their comprehensive alliance pact at the Korean carrier's headquarters in western... |
| WASHINGTON -- Korea and the United States are struggling to decide the timing and size of their annual joint military exercises as they try to manage the security situation on the Korean Peninsula, sources said Thursday. WASHINGTON (Yonhap) -- Korea and the United States are struggling to decide the timing and size of their annual joint military exercises as they try to manage the security situation on the Korean... |
| North Korean hotels appear to be sold out for dates before and after the country's milestone anniversary in April. North Korean hotels appear to be sold out for dates before and after the country's milestone anniversary in April. North Korea is expected to hold a huge celebration on April 15, the... |
| • Budget carrier passengers rise over 32% in 2011 The number of people using Korea's low-cost carriers rose to over 10 million for the first time in 2011 as demand grew for both their domestic and international flight services, the government... |
| Defense officials of S. Korea, U.S., Japan say NK 'stable' Senior defense officials from South Korea, the U.S. and Japan consider the current North Korean regime "stable" under its new leader Kim Jong-un, sources said Tuesday. Lim Kwan-bin,... |
| Air Force jet in exercise hits control antenna An Air Force fighter jet hit a control antenna while attempting to land during an exercise last year, officials said Friday. They said a KF-16D fighter, based at an Air Force base in Seosan, about... |
| • Aloha! to Hawaiian Airlines By Kwon Mee-yoo Another flag carrier from the United States, with the logo bearing a Hawaiian girl wearing a hibiscus behind her ear, will start flying to Korea next year, promising better service... |
| Fireworks will be banned and shooting ranges will be closed in the Korean capital of Seoul for four days in March as precautionary security measures for the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit, police said Tuesday. Fireworks will be banned and shooting ranges will be closed in the Korean capital of Seoul for four days in March as precautionary security measures for the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit, police... |
| As the global economy continues to struggle, countries around the world are increasingly seeking to tighten military spending. By Lee Tae-hoon As the global economy continues to struggle, countries around the world are increasingly seeking to tighten military spending. Top officials at the state-run Defense Acquisition... |
| • United Airlines introduces lie-flat seat By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff reporter The United States-based United Airlines (UA) has introduced lie-flat seats in its first and business class sections on flights connecting Incheon and San Francisco.... |
| President Lee Myung-bak celebrated the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday, pledging to further develop the countries' ties in an exchange of messages with President Almazbek Atambaev. President Lee Myung-bak celebrated the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday, pledging to further develop the countries' ties in an exchange of messages with... |
| Korea's Navy has appointed its first two female officers to command fast attack craft, as it looks to expand female presence on vessels in operation, officials said Monday. Korea's Navy has appointed its first two female officers to command fast attack craft, as it looks to expand female presence on vessels in operation, officials said Monday. "We've... |
| • Park Ji-sung to Promote Asiana Airlines By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Asiana Airlines said Wednesday it has renewed its honorary ambassador contract with the Manchester United striker Park Ji-sung for another year. Park has been... |
| Romney puts NK leader on par with Castro, Chavez MIAMI, Florida (Yonhap) -- In the heated campaign for presidential nomination of the U.S. Republican Party, North Korea is not a hot topic. Candidates have thus far focused largely on domestic... |
| The U.S. air force will deploy 12 F-16CM fighter jets to South Korea next week to help defend its Asian ally, officials said Thursday. The U.S. air force will deploy 12 F-16CM fighter jets to South Korea next week to help defend its Asian ally, officials said Thursday. About 240 airmen from the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron... |
| • Asiana, Air Canada Establish All-Round Business Alliance Asiana Airlines President Yoon Young-doo, left, and Air Canada President Calin Rovinescu, pose after signing their comprehensive alliance pact at the Korean carrier's headquarters in western... |
| S. Korea to meet with credit ratings agencies on NK A delegation of Korean officials will visit Standard & Poor's (S&P) office in Singapore on Monday in order to explain the latest developments in North Korea and Seoul's economic... |
| Venerable Ji-kwan, a former head of South Korea's largest Buddhist sect, died Monday from asthma. He was 79. Venerable Ji-kwan, a former head of South Korea's largest Buddhist sect, died Monday from asthma. He was 79. The monk died at Gyeongguk temple in Seoul after suffering from chronic asthma, an... |
| TORONTO - Hundreds of years after European migrants traveled to North America seeking refuge and opportunity, groups of North Korean defectors have begun to resettle in Canada, with many calling the city of Toronto their new home. TORONTO (Yonhap) - Hundreds of years after European migrants traveled to North America seeking refuge and opportunity, groups of North Korean defectors have begun to resettle in Canada, with many... |
| Army Gen. Jung Seung-jo, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will visit the U.S. this month to sign a joint operational plan to counter potential North Korean provocations, officials said Tuesday. Army Gen. Jung Seung-jo, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will visit the U.S. this month to sign a joint operational plan to counter potential North Korean provocations, officials said Tuesday.... |
| Seoul prepares for Nuclear Security Summit Preparations are under way in Seoul for the Nuclear Security Summit to take place in 50 days, officials said. More than 50 heads of state and international organizations are expected to attend the... |
| Rep. Kang's tweets cause stir By Kim Rahn Lawmaker Kang Yong-seok's tweets are causing a huge online stir after he denounced Park Geun-hye, the ruling Saenuri Party's strongest presidential candidate, and other... |
| Reverse mentoring boosts corporat.. By Kim Yong-seong Imagine that you are invited to a brainstorming session at an advertising agency. Young enthusiastic employees are trying to persuade the senior managers to buy their ideas on... |
| Russians drill 20-million-year-old Antarctic lake In what sounds like the opening scene to a bad monster movie, a team of Russian scientists are on the verge of drilling down to a lake buried under more than two miles of ice that hasn't seen... |
| Russia, S.Korea, Singapore sign nanotechnology cooperation deal Russia, South Korea and Singapore signed a cooperation deal on developing nanotechnology Thursday.A memorandum of understanding signed Thursday on the sidelines of the 2011 St. Petersburg... |
| • 'Why not take a trip?' This is the first in a series of interviews that feature individuals who help promote Korean culture overseas. — ED. By Jane Han NEW YORK — Koga Hyon-cha knows the famous hilltop... |
| New economics of tying the knot When singledom becomes greater problem than unemployment By Kim Da-ye Last year on New Year's Day, Kim Sang-ki, a 29-year-old working at a games company, was asked in a large family... |
| Korean economy may contract in 1s.. Business Focus conducted a survey of five Korea economists at global investment banks - Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, Standard Chartered and HSBC - and three macro economists at economic... |
| 'Naggomsu' hosts refuse to apolog.. By Yun Suh-young The main host of a popular podcast "Naneun Ggomsuda" (I'm a petty trickster) said Saturday that the controversial comments made by himself and two other co-hosts on... |
| • Dasan Call launches SNS service By Kim Rahn Seoul City's helpline, 120 Dasan Call Center, offers information on daily life questions and counseling through Twitter and other social networking services (SNS). The city... |
| • Robert Redford protests naval base plan on Jeju Actor Robert Redford protests the construction of a naval base on Jeju Island in an article he contributed to "onearth" magazine. / Korea Times... |
| • Rep. Kang's tweets cause stir By Kim Rahn Rep. Kang Yong-seok's tweets are causing a huge online stir after he denounced Park Geun-hye, the ruling Saenuri Party's strongest presidential candidate, and other... |
| • 'Naggomsu' hosts refuse to apologize By Yun Suh-young The main host of a popular podcast "Naneun Ggomsuda" (I'm a petty trickster) said Saturday that the controversial comments made by himself and two other co-hosts on... |
| • Plan for sale of OTC drugs stalled By Kim Tae-jong The government's plan to allow the sale of painkillers and cold medicines at convenience stores is on hold due to opposition from pharmacists and lawmakers. Expectations... |
| China has taken stronger action against illegal fishing by its fishermen in Korean waters, details of which were delivered in a letter to the South Korean Embassy in Beijing, a Seoul official said Sunday. China has taken stronger action against illegal fishing by its fishermen in Korean waters, details of which were delivered in a letter to the South Korean Embassy in Beijing, a Seoul official said... |
| NK restaurant opens in Netherlands AMSTERDAM (Yonhap) - A North Korean restaurant has opened in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam in what could be the communist nation's latest attempt to earn hard currency and foster closer ties... |
| Members of the Hankuk University Students Halve tuition!: Members of the Hankuk University Students Association call for the government and schools to cut tuition fees by half during a rally in front of Seoul Station, central Seoul,... |
| KRX decides not to suspend tradin.. Korea's bourse operator decided Sunday not to suspend stock trading of Hanwha Corp., the holding company of Hanwha Group, in connection with an embezzlement case involving the group chief. ... |
| • Elementary school students in Seoul rest 3 hours per day: report Elementary school students in Seoul get an average of just over three hours of spare time per day during the week, a report showed Sunday, indicating growing competition even among younger age... |
| NK developing unmanned attack air.. North Korea is developing unmanned attack aircraft using U.S. target drones purchased from the Middle East, a military source in Seoul said Sunday, indicating the aircraft will likely target the... |
