North Korean troops now fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Seoul says
According to Seoul's Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, North Korea is currently sending troops to fight alongside Russian soldiers in Ukraine. Kim told South Korean politicians on Tuesday that it was “highly likely” that six North Korean officers were killed in Ukraine's missile attack on Donetsk last week. Kim said, “Considering various circumstances, we assess that […]
Seoul crowd crush police sent to jail for deadly failings in Itaewon disaster | Seoul crowd crush
A South Korean court has sentenced three police officers to prison for their handling of the 2022 Halloween riots in Seoul's red-light district that left 159 people dead. Monday's conviction is the first for authorities' failure to prevent or adequately respond to overcrowding in the popular Itaewon district. No government officials have been indicted or […]
Rubbish balloons from North Korea land on presidential office compound in Seoul | South Korea
According to Yonhap News Agency, a balloon loaded with garbage sent by North Korea fell on the grounds of the South Korean presidential office. Other South Korean media reported no damage was caused by the balloons. AFP reported that the South Korean government had mobilized chemical response teams after the balloon explosion. Yonhap News Agency […]
North Korea launches ballistic missile off east coast, Seoul says
South Korea’s military said North Korea fired a ballistic missile off the country’s east coast on Monday, a day after it vowed to respond “aggressively and overwhelmingly” in protest at new U.S. military drills with South Korea and Japan. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch took place Monday morning but did not provide […]
Seoul summit showcases UK’s progress on trying to make advanced AI safe | Artificial intelligence (AI)
The UK is leading an international effort to test the safety risks of cutting-edge AI models before they are released to the public, as regulators rush to build a workable safety regime ahead of the Paris Summit in six months’ time. . The UK’s AI Safety Institute is the first of its kind and is […]
South Korea urges global cooperation for AI development at Seoul summit
South Korean Minister of Science, Technology, Information and Communications Lee Jong-ho expressed the need for global cooperation to make AI development successful. Li said cooperation is essential and he hopes future summits will place more emphasis on cooperation on AI safety mechanisms. The Seoul summit, co-hosted with the UK, addressed concerns such as job security, […]
Seoul, South Korea Considers Paying Couples $72,500 Bonus per Baby
South Korea’s Seoul, the capital of a country with one of the world’s lowest birth rates, asked residents on Wednesday whether they supported a plan to pay parents 100 million won (about $72,500) in cash for every baby their family welcomes. An investigation has begun. investigation, according to to Korea Heraldasks respondents whether they would […]
MLB Seoul Series odds, picks for Thursday
Commercial content. Over 21 years old. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. San Diego’s bullpen proved to be the difference in the Padres’ season-opening 5-2 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday in Seoul, South Korea. Well, either that or a problem with the webbing on […]
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers target of bomb threat ahead of MLB opener in Seoul
There were some anxious moments leading up to the start of MLB’s overseas season. Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, where the Dodgers will play the Padres on Thursday at 6 a.m. ET, was the target of a bomb threat that specifically named superstar Shohei Ohtani, according to multiple reports. Email received by Seoul […]
MLB Seoul Series picks, best bets
Commercial content. Over 21 years old. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. The Dodgers will test out their shiny new toys on the other side of the world during Wednesday’s 2024 MLB season opener against the Padres in Seoul, South Korea (6:05 a.m. ET, ESPN). […]