July 30, 2024

N. Korea appoints new top envoys to Vietnam, Singapore

North Korea on Tuesday appointed new ambassadors to Vietnam and Singapore after years of delay due to the North’s COVID-19-related border shutdown.

North Korea appointed Ri Sung-guk as the country’s new top envoy to Vietnam, replacing his predecesso…

(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 30)

Authorities said to be vetting a leak of data on undercover military agents

Military authorities are reportedly investigating the circumstances in which personal data on overseas South Korean agents was handed over to the North.

About a month ago, …

Gov’t to construct flood control dams in 14 regions nationwide

The government on Tuesday announced the selection of 14 candidate sites for dams to be newly built or renovated for flood and drought control, as well as for water supply.

Environment Minister Kim Wan-sup unveiled the 14 streams nationwide where new…

(LEAD) (Olympics) Huh Mimi wins silver medal in judo

Huh Mimi grabbed the silver medal in the women’s -57-kilogram judo competition at the Paris Olympics on Monday, giving South Korea its first medal in her sport in the French capital.

Huh lost to Christa Deguchi of Canada in the final at Champ-de-Mar…