July 3, 2024

N.K. leader inspects munitions factory after key party meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited major munitions and machinery factories, calling for efforts to expand production in the overall economic sector, according to state media Wednesday.

The inspection took place Tuesday, a day after North Ko…

(LEAD) Police vow to speed up probe into deadly car crash

Police investigating the deadly car crash that killed nine people in downtown Seoul earlier this week said Wednesday they will speed up the probe as soon as the injured perpetrator’s physical condition improves.

The Seoul Namdaemun Police Station sa…

Seoul stocks close higher on hopes for Fed’s policy pivot

South Korean stocks finished higher Wednesday as investor sentiment was boosted by Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell’s comments for a possible interest rate cut. The local currency traded weaker against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composi…

Taxi crashes into hospital in central Seoul, injuring 2

A taxi crashed into a hospital in central Seoul on Wednesday, injuring two people, police said.

The vehicle plowed into the emergency ward of the National Medical Center in the central district of Jung at 5:15 p.m., leaving two people injured, one s…

(2nd LD) Police vow to speed up probe into deadly car crash

Police investigating the deadly car crash that killed nine people in downtown Seoul earlier this week said Wednesday they will speed up the probe as soon as the injured perpetrator’s physical condition improves.

The Seoul Namdaemun Police Station sa…