At least 31 killed by heavy rains in South Korea; rescuers hunt for missing people
CHEONGJU, South Korea The bodies of six people trapped in a tunnel submerged by heavy rains in central
2023-07-16 11:54
Large-scale rescue operation recovers 7 bodies after flooding traps cars in South Korea tunnel
Rescue workers pulled seven bodies from vehicles trapped in a flooded underpass in central South Korea, authorities said Sunday, after days of torrential rain caused landslides and flash floods that have killed at least 33 people.
2023-07-16 11:52
Inside the school teaching North Korean defectors how to live in the outside world
This school is supposed to prepare North Korean defectors for the real world. But some say it does little to help -- and the system needs an overhaul.
2023-07-16 08:52
Ukraine Recap: Putin Downbeat on Grain Deal in Ramaphosa Call
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, sounding a downbeat note on the Black
2023-07-15 20:56
South Korea landslides, floods kill more than 20, over 4,000 evacuated
By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -Twenty-two people have died, 14 were missing and thousands evacuated in South Korea as of
2023-07-15 17:54
South Korea's President Yoon visits Ukraine
By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was visiting Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President
2023-07-15 15:45
Seven dead and thousands evacuate homes in South Korea due to heavy rain
Seven people have died and thousands have evacuated their homes in South Korea due to heavy rain.
2023-07-15 14:58
Torrential rail triggers deadly South Korea flooding
Thousands of people have been affected by evacuation orders - and the military is helping with rescues.
2023-07-15 13:21
In rare UN appearance, North Korea defends missile launch
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was an exercise of
2023-07-14 07:50
North Korea: What missiles does it have?
North Korea has continued regular missile tests, including a new solid-fuel ballistic missile.
2023-07-13 21:57
North Korea says test launch was latest Hwasong-18 ICBM
By Soo-hyang Choi and Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea tested its latest Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), state media
2023-07-13 19:52
Bank of Korea’s Rhee Keeps Hawkish Bias After Holding Rates
The Bank of Korea held its policy rate steady for a fourth-straight meeting and pledged to retain a
2023-07-13 11:51