Four killed and flights cancelled as heavy snowfall blankets Seoul | South Korea
South Korea was hit by heavy snow on Thursday and for a second day, with dozens of flights canceled, ferry services suspended and at least four deaths reported in the harsh winter, but the situation is showing signs of easing. Thursday's snowfall was the third heaviest in the capital Seoul since records began in 1907, […]
Seoul slows down under blanket of heaviest November snow in 100 years | South Korea
South Korea's capital experienced the heaviest snow since November records began in more than 100 years, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. It was the first snow of this winter. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, 16.5 centimeters of snow had fallen as of 7 a.m. Wednesday, making it the heaviest snowfall since records began in […]
Seoul Launches 24-Hour Call Center for ‘Lonely’ South Koreans
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Monday that it would set up a 24-hour call center for residents suffering from severe feelings of loneliness and isolation. The need for such services provides another glimpse into the cultural effects of population collapse. city government said A “Goodbye Loneliness 120” hotline is scheduled to open in April […]
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 […]