An investigator who worked at the presidential office was found dead Sunday, police said, amid a prosecution probe into alleged attempts by Cheong Wa Dae officials to influence last year's local elections.The official, who was dispatched to the civil affairs office from the prosecution, was foun

A U.S. reconnaissance plane flew above the Korean Peninsula over the weekend, an aviation tracker said Sunday, in an apparent sign of beefed-up surveillance of North Korea following its recent test-firing of a multiple rocket launcher.The U.S. Air Force's U-2S plane was spotted flying at an alti

President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday his government will try "till the last moment" to avoid the termination of an accord with Japan on exchanging military information but he made clear that depends on Tokyo's stance on its export restriction against Seoul.Although the agreement, known as GSOMIA

The looming termination of the military information-sharing pact between South Korea and Japan, if realized, could send the wrong message that the U.S. and its two Asian allies are not strong enough to ensure security in the region, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Robert Abrams said.The Gene

By Feature Editor Sung Jung-wook President Moon Jae-in said, “Peace on the Korean Peninsula will contribute to peace and prosperity in Northeast Asia, ASEAN and other Asia-Pacific countries.” Speaking in his Opening Remarks at the 14th East Asia Summit on Nov. 4, 2019, President Moon then stated, “

By Joseph Sung President Moon Jae-in said, “Going forward, trade barriers will be lowered, norms aligned harmoniously and exchanges and cooperation deepened further.” Speaking at the recent Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership meeting, President Moon then stated, “I hope that the value of fre

The Coast Guard has recovered the bodies of two people from the rescue chopper that crashed into the East Sea, officials said Sunday, with five others remaining missing.The rescue chopper, carrying seven people, including an injured person, crashed into the East Sea on Thursday night shortly after i

Hundreds of people, including victims of Japan's forced labor during World War II, held rallies in Seoul on Wednesday demanding Tokyo's apology, marking the first anniversary of a landmark ruling that soured ties between the two countries.On Oct. 30 last year, the Supreme Court here upheld a

Lee Hae-chan, chief of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), said Wednesday he feels heavy responsibility for political turmoil surrounding a former justice minister causing public concerns.Lee expressed regret over his party's failure to read public sentiment about a monthslong row over whether ex-

Kang Han-ok, mother of President Moon Jae-in, died Tuesday at the age of 92, Cheong Wa Dae announced.She died at a hospital in Busan, the president's hometown located some 450 kilometers southeast of Seoul, at 7:06 p.m., it said.She had reportedly suffered from an illness for a long time and had

The prosecution again sought an arrest warrant for a younger brother of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk on Tuesday over a hiring scandal and an alleged fake lawsuit in connection with a private school foundation run by his family.State prosecutors asked a Seoul court to issue a warrant to formally d

The wife of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk was arrested Thursday in a court decision that is expected to add traction to the prosecution's probe into charges over her daughter's college admission and a financial investment.Following a hearing on Wednesday, a Seoul court approved an arrest w

President Moon Jae-in asked foreign ambassadors here Friday to join a "historic" peace journey on the Korean Peninsula.He also requested their keen attention to South Korea's efforts to play a bigger role on the global stage, as he hosted more than 110 foreign ambassadors serving in South Kore

The United States continues to call on South Korea to renew its military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan, a U.S. defense official said Thursday.David Helvey, principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, made the remark at a security forum as he reiterated W

Minister of Justice Cho Kuk ultimately suffered ‘Nangma’ on October 14 meaning ‘sacking’ to the satisfaction of many people in Korea, especially the conservatives. Cho in the minds of the majority of people in Korea was the primary cause of an unprecedented split among the Korean people between the

Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Deputy Editor Ms. Kim Jin-sunRecently, there are reports of Koreans, especially some well-to-do people, seeking ‘business emigration’ into the United States, Canada, Australia and other ‘western’ countries.According to Korean-language media reports in Seoul, emigration b

President Moon Jae-in announced South Korea's far-reaching strategies Tuesday to become the world's leader in future mobility technologies, including the government's plan to invest 2.2 trillion won (US$1.8 billion) in the sector over the coming decade.He was attending a highly symbolic

In an unexpected move, Justice Minister Cho Kuk offered to resign Monday amid an ongoing probe into corruption allegations involving his family."I judged I should not add a burden to the president and the government regarding my family affairs. I think the time has come for me to step down for the

Hosted by the Korean Red Cross Special Advisory Committee for Women's Services, the '2019 Red Cross Bazaar' was held at COEX in Samsung-dong, on October 2, 2019.The wives of ambassadors, government officials, deputy ministers, chairman of major firms and heads of financial institutions p

The Seoul National University Hospital and the ROK Armed Forces Medical Command have joined their hands to march towards the development of South Korean military medical care.Seoul National University Hospital and ROK Armed Forces Medical Command held a symposium on “The direction of Korean military