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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 19:31

Remains of US soldier laid to rest

Remains of US soldier laid to rest

U.S. soldiers carry a coffin containing the remains of U.S. Army Cpl. Luther Story, killed in the 1950-53 Korean War, to be laid to rest at Andersonville National Cemetery in Georgia, Monday (local time). Story died in Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, Sept. 1, 1950, and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by the U.S. government in 1951. The burial was fo...

2023-05-30 17:15

Anti-corruption watchdog set to investigate crypto assets of lawmakers

Anti-corruption watchdog set to investigate crypto assets of lawmakers

Korea's state-run anti-corruption watchdog said Tuesday that it is willing to look into the crypto assets of all lawmakers, after independent Rep. Kim Nam-kuk triggered controversy for dubious cryptocurrency transactions.

2023-05-30 16:52

Yoon resumes public outreach upon rising approval rating

Yoon resumes public outreach upon rising approval rating

Buoyed by recent approval ratings, President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to resume his public outreach efforts, with a plan of holding a press conference in the near future.

2023-05-30 16:22

Yoon meets with religious leaders, seeks advice on state affairs

Yoon meets with religious leaders, seeks advice on state affairs

President Yoon Suk Yeol met with a group of religious leaders Tuesday to thank them for their efforts to promote social unity and seek advice on state affairs, his office said.

2023-05-30 15:46

Election watchdog apologizes for nepotism suspicions

Election watchdog apologizes for nepotism suspicions

The head of the election watchdog apologized Tuesday over suspicions that children of some agency officials were unfairly hired, and promised to investigate all hirings to uncover any irregularities.

2023-05-30 13:36

NEC officials fail to declare relations after hiring of children: lawmaker

NEC officials fail to declare relations after hiring of children: lawmaker

All six National Election Commission (NEC) officials embroiled in suspicions of hiring favors for their children did not declare their relations with the hired children in violation of an ethics code, according to a ruling party lawmaker.

2023-05-29 11:35

Yoon's approval rating rises to 40 percent

Yoon's approval rating rises to 40 percent

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating has risen to 40 percent in a Realmeter survey due in large part to positive public assessments of his handling of foreign affairs and national security issues.

2023-05-29 10:26

[ANALYSIS] China's ban on Micron tests Washington-Seoul alliance

ANALYSISChina's ban on Micron tests Washington-Seoul alliance

Security experts in Washington and Seoul do not question whether the Joe Biden administration's detailed and aggressive moves in technology and semiconductors are important as the U.S. is facing an inflection point with China's rise in the sector.

2023-05-29 07:53

Enhanced security screening for summit

Enhanced security screening for summit

A notice of enhanced security screening measures is displayed at Incheon International Airport, Sunday, on the eve of the opening of the Korea-Pacific Islands Summit. The first summit between Korea and Pacific Island nations, hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol, will kick off Monday for a two-day run with the participation of leaders and senior officials from all 18 membe...

2023-05-28 16:53

Yoon, first lady star on TV show with adopted dog

Yoon, first lady star on TV show with adopted dog

President Yoon Suk Yeol and his adopted Labrador retriever appeared Sunday on a TV show featuring scenes of the dog adjusting to his new home at the presidential office.

2023-05-28 14:52

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