Korea

Sister of North Korean leader denounces South’s drills as ‘suicidal hysteria’

Kim Yo-jong, the North Korean leader's powerful sister, labeled South Korea's recent resumption of artillery drills near the border an act of "suicidal hysteria"...

Car hits pedestrians in Seoul on Saturday as concerns about senior drivers grow

Two people were injured on Saturday after a senior driver drove into pedestrians near Seoul Station in central Seoul. At around 9:20 a.m., the car,...

‘Prison without bars’: New book exposes the harsh realities of North Korean life

“I wanted to capture the daily struggles of the North Korean people as they endure yet another challenging day,” Professor Dongwan Kang wrote in...

‘I’m basically rewarding myself’: Korean workers embrace ‘quiet vacationing’

First, there was “quiet quitting” — the practice of doing the bare minimum at work. Then, there was “quiet firing” — demoting or transferring...

North Korea recalls students studying abroad for ‘political indoctrination’ sessions

The North Korean authorities have issued a directive for students studying abroad, including those in China and Russia, to return home. On July 3, the...

Petition to impeach President Yoon surpasses 1 million signatures

Over a million Koreans have signed a parliamentary petition to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol as of Wednesday morning. The online petition asking lawmakers to...

North Korean leader visits munitions factory, calls to expand production

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited major munitions and machinery factories, calling for efforts to expand production in the overall economic sector, according...

Car crash kills nine pedestrians in central Seoul: Unintended acceleration or careless driving?

Sudden unintended acceleration remains the crux of the question of responsibility for a recent tragic car crash that killed nine people near Seoul City...

North Korean products at Russian exhibition highlight sanctions’ economic impact

Baekunsan General Food Factory’s condensed milk snacks, Samsok Fruit Processing Factory’s bottled food, Bongseonhwa Brand brassieres, and Jinju red ginseng water cream and whitening...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un portrait pins unveiled for the first time

A pin featuring the solitary portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was officially seen for the first time Sunday, signaling an accelerated effort...