Tag: Seoul
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North Korea fires over 130 artillery shells in response to Seoul’s live-fire drills
The artillery fire was reportedly heard from Jangsan Cape in South Hwanghae Province and Kumgang County in Kangwon Province beginning at 2:59 p.m.
December 5, 2022 -
South Korea issues air raid alert after North Korea fires short-range missiles
Seoul on Wednesday issued an air raid alert after North Korea fired short-range missiles that landed near South Korean waters for the first time.
November 2, 2022 -
EAM Jaishankar expresses condolences over deaths in Seoul Halloween stampede
Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "Deeply shocked at the loss of so many young lives due to the stampede in Seoul."
October 30, 2022 -
19 foreigners killed in Seoul halloween stampede
The death toll from Saturday's accident rose to 151, with 19 of them identified as foreigners, Choi Seong-beom, head of the fire department in Yongsan, said in a briefing.
October 30, 2022 -
Ready to provide any support: US on South Korea stampede as death toll rises to 149
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Saturday that reports of the Seoul stampede are heartbreaking and that Washington is ready to provide the Republic of Korea with any support it needs in such crucial times.
October 30, 2022 -
Halloween Horror: 149 Killed, over 150 injured in stampede in South Korea
The incident reportedly occurred after a large group of people rushed to an Itaewon bar after hearing an unidentified celebrity visited there
October 30, 2022 -
Indian-American student killed in US, roommate arrested
Ji Min Sha, a 22-year-old junior cybersecurity major from Seoul, South Korea, has been held as the prime suspect in the case, Purdue Police Chief Lesley Wiete said.
October 6, 2022 -
All eyes on SoftBank chief’s Seoul visit on Arm deal
Their possible meet-up raised speculation immediately about a new deal between the two parties.
October 4, 2022 -
4 in 10 households projected to be single-person by 2040
One-person households increasingly tightening belts, setting an average retirement savings goal of W770m
October 4, 2022 -
N.Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles: Seoul
The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected the launches from the Sunan area in Pyongyang between 6.45 a.m. and 7.03 a.m. and that the missiles flew some 350 km at apogees of around 30 km at top speeds of Mach 6, reports Yonhap News Agency.
October 1, 2022 -
Controversial remote work
In fact, Yoon’s new residence in Hannam-dong, just five minutes away from the new presidential office, is being renovated, but work has been delayed by the continued torrential rain.
August 15, 2022 -
Heaviest rainfall in 115 years wreaks havoc on Greater Seoul
The rainfall -- the highest amount recorded in Seoul in 115 years -- left several dead and displaced hundreds. Severe flooding occurred in many parts of the capital, leading to significant infrastructure and property damage.
August 10, 2022 -
Pride festival returns to Seoul after two-year hiatus
With rainbow flags, colorful outfits, face prints and glitters, participants celebrated their identity and the diversity of sexual orientations, and joined the march for LGBT rights.
July 17, 2022 -
US Deputy Secretary of State to visit Seoul
Intelligence officials in Seoul and Washington have also noted Pyongyang may soon conduct a nuclear test, saying the country appears to have completed
June 4, 2022 -
N.Korea yet to stage military parade to mark key anniversary
North Korea is yet to stage a military parade that is widely expected to take place in Pyongyang to mark a key national anniversary this week, an informed source said on Monday.
April 25, 2022 -
US envoy on N.Korea to visit Seoul to discuss ways to resume dialogue
Seoul hopes to use the declaration as a stepping stone to improve cross-border relations and achieve lasting peace on the peninsula.
October 22, 2021 -
Korean Communication
The western and eastern military hotlines were set up in 2002 and 2003, respectively.
August 2, 2021