Jeju Air plane crashes in South Korea, leaving dozens dead
A Jeju Air flight from South Korea veered off the runway and crashed into a fence, killing at least 23 passengers, Yonhap News reported. The agency attributed the catastrophic crash to a landing gear failure. South Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air had 175 passengers and six crew members on board its Boeing 737-800 when the […]
South Korea plane crash: casualties reported after Jeju Air flight veers off runway at Muan airport – live updates | South Korea
summary Dozens of people are believed to have been killed when a plane skidded off the runway while trying to land without landing gear at South Korea's Muan International Airport on Sunday morning. The exact number of casualties has not yet been tallied, but authorities tentatively report that 28 people are believed to have died, […]
White House: Russia, North Korea treating troops as 'expendable' in conflict with Ukraine
White House National Security and Public Affairs Advisor John Kirby said Russia is treating North Korea's military as “expendable” by sending them into unrealistic ground operations in the war against Ukraine. . “It is clear that the military leaders of Russia and North Korea treat these forces as expendable and are ordering desperate attacks against […]
‘I thought it was fake news’: secrecy around North Koreans fighting in Kursk | North Korea
At dusk one afternoon last week, 20 wounded North Korean soldiers were rushed to one of the main hospitals in the Russian city of Kursk. They were escorted to a specially designated floor guarded by police, with access restricted to interpreters and medical personnel. “We were told to prepare for a special type of patient […]
Injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine forces, says South Korea | Ukraine
South Korean intelligence confirmed reports in Ukraine that a wounded North Korean soldier had been captured by Ukrainian forces, the latest since North Korea sent combat troops to support Russian forces in the Ukraine war. This may be the first capture of this kind. “Through real-time information sharing with allied intelligence agencies, we have confirmed […]
South Korea opposition says it will vote to impeach acting President Han
South Korea's main opposition party announced on Thursday that it would introduce a bill to impeach acting President Han Deok-soo and vote on it on Friday, further deepening the country's constitutional crisis caused by a brief period of martial law. There is a possibility that The opposition Democratic Party had threatened to impeach Mr. Han […]
King – What North Korea Teaches Us About Christmas
As 2024 draws to a close, the world appears to be sliding deeper and deeper into turmoil. Wars rage endlessly, the world's great economic engine creaks and strains under the weight of massive debt, and cultural divisions widen into fissures at home. Christmas is known as a season of hope and love, but for many […]
‘Squid Game’ Creator Says He Couldn’t ‘Authentically’ Cast a Trans Actor Because South Korea Is Too Bigoted
2021 Korean dystopian drama squid game ' has become a global hit, and as it prepares for season two, the show's creators are introducing a transgender character in the hopes of further empathizing with their country's LGTBQ community. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has already caused controversy by casting Park Sung-hoon, an actor with no gender […]
South Korea ruling party leader steps down after backing impeachment of President Yoon | South Korea
Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea's ruling People's Power party, said he could no longer maintain his position after his dramatic decision over the weekend to support the impeachment of President Yun Seok-yeol. resigned. “In 2024, martial law will be imposed in South Korea, a developed country. How angry and disappointed must you be?” he […]
US reiterates support for South Korea after impeachment of president
The United States reiterated its support for South Korea, an East Asian ally, and vowed to advance mutual interests after the country's President Yun Seok-yew was impeached by Congress. “The United States reiterates its support for the Republic of Korea (ROK), its people and democratic processes, and the rule of law. Our commitment to the […]