South Korea

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

South Korea confirms first swine fever outbreak

6:53 am September 17, 2019

Seoul: South Korea on Tuesday reported its first cases of African swine fever, becoming the latest country hit by the disease that has killed pigs from China to North Korea, pushing up pork prices worldwide. Five pigs found dead at a farm in Paju, a city near the inter-Korean border, were confirmed to have been […]

South Korea seeks IOC ban on controversial Japan flag

3:42 pm September 11, 2019

Seoul: A controversial flag became the latest sticking point in an intensifying dispute between South Korea and Japan on Wednesday as Seoul asked the International Olympic Committee to ban its use at the Tokyo Games next year. The ‘Rising Sun’ flag has been an ensign for Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Forces since 1954, but in much […]

South Korea calls for joint efforts with North Korea

Rajnath visits venue where Kim Jong-un, Moon Jae-in met

7:26 pm September 7, 2019

New Delhi: On the last day of his trip to South Korea, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday visited the demilitarised zone where North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met South Korean President Moon Jae-in in April last year, ending decades-long hostilities between the two neighbours. The defence minister held extensive talks with the top military […]

In NHL first- Four women selected to officiate prospect games

In NHL first, 4 women selected to officiate prospect games

3:54 am September 7, 2019

The NHL for the first time selected four female officials to work on the ice at prospect tournaments held this weekend. Katie Guay and Kelly Cooke were selected as referees, while Kirsten Welsh and Kendall Hanley will work as linesmen, the league announced Friday. The four were selected out of a group of 96 officials, […]

North Korea begins key meeting before year-end deadline for US

North Korea berates Pompeo, says hopes for talks fading

7:20 pm August 31, 2019

Seoul: A senior North Korean diplomat on Saturday berated US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his comments describing North Korean behaviour as “rogue” and said Pyongyang’s hopes for talks with Washington are fading. In a statement carried by state media, North Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said Pompeo’s “thoughtless” comments increased […]