Dozens of amphibious vehicles carrying South Korean and U.S. Marines charged ashore Monday to secure target areas as part of combined drills designed to enhance their amphibious landing capabilities. The drills took place across two coastal areas in Pohang, 273 kilometers southeast of Seoul, as the key phase of the allies’ annual Ssang Yong (double dragon) exercise that kicked off

The industry ministry said Monday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the state of Western Australia to seek broader ties in the clean energy sector and the supply chain of key minerals. Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo signed the agreement with Premier Roger Cook of Western Australia during an event held in Perth to commemorate the 10th anniversary

Netflix is set to expand the universe of its 2023 hit action film “Kill Boksoon” with a spin-off titled “Mantis,” starring Im Si-wan in the lead role. The streaming giant announced Monday that “Mantis” will focus on a killer named “Mantis,” who works for MK Entertainment, the contract killing company featured in the original film. “Kill Boksoon,” which starred Jeon

Im Sung-jae recorded a top-10 finish at the final PGA Tour playoff event with a strong final round in Atlanta. Im finished seventh at the Tour Championship at 18-under 269, following a final round of 64 at East Lake Golf Club in the Georgian state capital on Sunday (local time). Im had six birdies, one eagle and one bogey to

South Korea will host an international conference on exploring the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military domain next week, the foreign ministry said Monday. The second Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) conference is scheduled to be held Monday and Tuesday, also to be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Singapore, the ministry said. The upcoming forum

The bloody 1948-1954 suppression of a civilian uprising on Jeju Island will be included in all history textbooks to be used in middle and high schools nationwide starting next year, the Jeju provincial office of education said Monday. The Jeju April 3 incident occurred on April 3, 1948, when Jeju islanders began protesting against U.S. military-led rule following Korea’s liberation

With consecutive comeback victories over their top rival on the weekend, the Kia Tigers have inched closer to their first regular-season crown in South Korean baseball in seven years. The Tigers sit atop the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) standings at 75-49-2 (wins-losses-ties), following two straight road wins over second-place Samsung Lions, who are now 6 1/2 games back at 69-56-2.

The Jeonju District Prosecutors’ Office specified former President Moon Jae-in as a “suspect” in a bribery case when it requested a warrant for search and seizure on his daughter’s house to obtain evidence last Friday. The district prosecutors’ office believes that Thai Eastar Jet, owned by a former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker, hired Moon’s former son-in-law as its executive manager