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Night clubs and bars shut down in Seoul after new Covid-19 hotspot emerges in city’s main leisure district

Posted on May 9, 2020May 9, 2020By Editor

Authorities have cracked down on Seoul’s night life after reports of a young clubber infecting people with Covid-19 in South Korea’s capital. The nation now fears a new wave of infections after easing social distancing rules. … Read More >Night clubs and bars shut down in Seoul after new Covid-19 hotspot emerges in city’s main leisure district

Pollution police: South Korea to slap Mercedes-Benz with $63 million fine, press criminal charges for fraudulent emissions data

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020By Editor

Seoul will issue a hefty fine to Mercedes-Benz for manipulating emissions data of its diesel cars, local media reported. The South Korean government has already taken similar action against Nissan and Porsche. … Read More >Pollution police: South Korea to slap Mercedes-Benz with $63 million fine, press criminal charges for fraudulent emissions data

North & South Korea ‘exchange gunfire’ in demilitarized zone – Seoul

Posted on May 3, 2020May 3, 2020By Editor

A South Korean guard post in the demilitarized zone was hit by “multiple gunshots” from the North, forcing Seoul’s military to “return fire,” Yonhap reports citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff. … Read More >North & South Korea ‘exchange gunfire’ in demilitarized zone – Seoul

Kim Jong-un isn’t suffering from anything but ‘INFODEMIC’ & ‘fake news’ on his health – Seoul

Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020By Editor

A South Korean minister has addressed the death rumors surrounding the North’s leader, explaining his disappearance by the desire to shield him from Covid-19. Seoul has “confident” intelligence quashing the speculation, he said. … Read More >Kim Jong-un isn’t suffering from anything but ‘INFODEMIC’ & ‘fake news’ on his health – Seoul

South Korea prepares to welcome back tourists, after ‘winning the fight’ against Covid-19

Posted on April 25, 2020April 25, 2020By Editor

South Korea’ first infections were in February, reaching a peak of 909 new daily cases at the end of that month. It then saw a second uptick in infection and death rates in late March, raising concern over a new wave of contagion. … Read More >South Korea prepares to welcome back tourists, after ‘winning the fight’ against Covid-19

Pyongyang launches THREE ‘unidentified projectiles’ – South Korean military

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

North Korea has reportedly launched three projectiles towards the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. The type of missiles is so far unknown. … Read More >Pyongyang launches THREE ‘unidentified projectiles’ – South Korean military

US military bases in South Korea placed on lockdown to stop novel coronavirus spread

Posted on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020By Editor

The restrictions were paced on the largest US military base abroad after an American soldier tested positive for coronavirus raging in South Korea, which became the second-hardest hit by the outbreak after mainland China. … Read More >US military bases in South Korea placed on lockdown to stop novel coronavirus spread

‘You can’t watch it anymore’: South Koreans petition to IMPEACH President Moon for vague coronavirus response

Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020By Editor

A petition to impeach President Moon Jae-in is gaining support in South Korea, with people accusing him of not doing enough to contain the fatal coronavirus – including keeping borders partly open for Chinese travelers. … Read More >‘You can’t watch it anymore’: South Koreans petition to IMPEACH President Moon for vague coronavirus response

US wargames in South Korea might be scaled back over coronavirus fears – or lack of funding deal with Seoul

Posted on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020By Editor

News that the US and South Korea are considering downsizing joint military drills – ostensibly due to coronavirus concerns – comes as the Pentagon is trying to twist Seoul’s arm into paying billions for the upkeep of US garrisons. … Read More >US wargames in South Korea might be scaled back over coronavirus fears – or lack of funding deal with Seoul

S. Korea moves Patriot missile unit to Seoul amid growing uncertainty over denuclearization talks with Pyongyang – report

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020By Editor

South Korea has deployed a Patriot missile unit to central Seoul, state media has reported, as part of an effort to safeguard the country from its nuclear-armed northern neighbor. … Read More >S. Korea moves Patriot missile unit to Seoul amid growing uncertainty over denuclearization talks with Pyongyang – report