S. Korean Oil Tanker Seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard 2021-01-10 Iran's hardline Revolutionary Guards Corps(IRGC) seized a South Korean-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf on Monday, citing environmental ... Listen News
Kim Jong-un Committed to Protecting Peace through Stronger Defense 2021-01-10 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to strengthen the country's national defense to protect a "peaceful environment" for ... Listen News
Seoul Court Orders Japan to Compensate 12 Wartime Sexual Slavery Victims 2021-01-10 A Seoul court on Friday ruled in favor of 12 Korean victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, ordering Tokyo to pay each victim 100 million won ... Listen News
Level 2.5 Distancing for Seoul Metro, Level 2 for Other Areas Extended to Jan. 17 2021-01-03 The government on Saturday decided to extend the current social distancing levels for two more weeks to January 17.Level 2.5 will remain in place ... Listen News
Moon Pledges 'Return to Normal Life' in New Year 2021-01-03 President Moon Jae-in said on Friday that he will work with the people to ensure they return to their normal lives in the new year after overcoming ... Listen News
Moon Nominates Fmr. Judge as Inaugural Chief of CIO 2021-01-03 President Moon Jae-in has nominated a former judge to be the inaugural chief of the powerful Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking ... Listen News
N. Korea's Message at Rare Congress Could Revive Denuclearization Momentum 2021-01-03 North Korea is set to convene a rare congress of its ruling Workers' Party this month. Pyongyang's message is gaining global attention, ... Listen News
2021 Economic Outlook: Rebound Could be Slowed by Prolonged COVID-19 Pandemic 2021-01-03 South Korea's economy was not alone when it comes to the bruising it received from the COVID-19 pandemic last year. Infections continue to rise ... Listen News
Court Temporarily Lifts Suspension of Prosecutor General Yoon 2020-12-27 A court has granted an injunction filed by Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl to halt the two-month suspension he received from a Justice Ministry ... Listen News
President Moon Apologizes for Confusion over Top Prosecutor's Suspension 2020-12-27 President Moon Jae-in has apologized for causing "inconvenience and confusion" over the top prosecutor's suspension and subsequent ... Listen News