A 2.1 magnitude natural earthquake struck near North Korea’s nuclear test site Sunday, the latest in a series of natural earthquakes to hit the region in recent months, South Korea’s state weather agency said.The tremor occurred about 35 kilometers no…
Day: October 1, 2023
Heavy traffic on expressways expected on 4th day of holiday
Expressways were expected to experience heavy traffic Sunday, the fourth day of the extended Chuseok holiday, as people traveled back home.As of 9 a.m., the estimated travel time to Seoul from the southeastern port city of Busan was 5 hours and 26 min…
N.K. leader sends congratulatory message to Xi on Chinese founding anniversary
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday to mark the 74th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, state media said.”Over the last 10-odd years, the CPC with you, the genera…
N. Korea says relations with Russia are ‘powerful fortress’ for preserving peace
Relations between North Korea and Russia serve as a “powerful fortress” for preserving peace and deterring the military threats of “imperialists,” a North Korean official said Sunday.Vice Foreign Minister Im Chon-il made the claim in a press statement…
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(Asiad) Ex-NBA player for Jordan recalls ‘wonderful’ teammates in S. Korean league
Former NBA player Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has had a globe-trotting career since last playing in the world’s top basketball league in 2021, a journey that includes a short stint in South Korea.His departure from the KCC Egis in the Korean Basketball Le…
(Asiad) S. Korea grabs team silver, individual bronze in women’s golf
South Korea picked up two medals in women’s golf at the ongoing Asian Games in China on Sunday.The South Korean team of Yoo Hyun-jo, Kim Min-sol and Lim Ji-yoo combined for the silver medal at 29-under at West Lake International Golf Course in Hangzho…
S. Korea’s exports down for 12th month in Sept. on weak chip demand
South Korea’s exports fell for the 12th consecutive month in September on weak demand for semiconductors, but the country reported a trade surplus for the fourth month in a row, the industry ministry said Sunday.Outbound shipments fell 4.4 percent on-…
(2nd LD) S. Korea’s drop in exports eases in Sept. on chip sales recovery
South Korea’s exports fell for the 12th consecutive month in September but logged the smallest on-year decline so far this year, as global demand for semiconductors has been on the recovery track, the industry ministry said Sunday.Outbound shipments f…
NINE GRAVESTONES AT LABUAN MUSLIM CEMETERY FOUND UPROOTED
Nine gravestones at the Jagus Muslim Cemetery in Saguking near here were found uprooted.As such, the cemetery committee urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the case to locate the culprits.The discovery was first made by a passer-…