Suga of K-pop sensation BTS fined for driving while drunk. What he was driving causes confusion
SEOUL (AP) — Suga, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, apologized Wednesday for driving an electric vehicle while intoxicated.
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North Korea Army says to completely cut road and rail links to South Korea
SEOUL — North Korea's Army said it will completely cut off roads and railways connected to South Korea starting from Oct 9, and fortify the areas on its side of the border, state media KCNA reported.
Filipino helpers earn US$1,340 per month in South Korea. In Hong Kong? US$642 minimum
The programme guarantees each worker a minimum of 30 hours of work per week, translating to a base monthly pay of 1.54 million won for September. Those willing to work up to 52 hours a week could earn as much as 2.29 million won (US$1,700), with additional pay for overtime and holidays.
S Korea piles in with US in arming up the Philippines
MANILA – The Philippines and South Korea elevated ties to a strategic partnership, Manila’s latest move to build a bulwark and stockpile more arms against China’s rising threat in the South China Sea.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un says he will speed up steps to become a nuclear weapons superpower
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his country will speed up steps towards becoming a military superpower with nuclear weapons and would not rule out using them if enemies attacked it, state media KCNA said on Oct 8.
China, North Korea mark 75th anniversary of ties with vows of cooperation
SEOUL — The leaders of China and North Korea vowed on Sunday (Oct 6) to enhance bilateral cooperation on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Pyongyang's state news agency KCNA reported.
South Korea signals counter-China ambitions with Philippines visit by Yoon
This marks the first state visit by a South Korean president to the Philippines since 2011, a milestone highlighted by Seoul’s ambassador to Manila, Lee Sang-hwa. He described the trip as a “pivotal moment” in the 75-year diplomatic relationship between the two nations, which was “expected to further elevate” their “already robust” ties on various fronts, including regional and international issues.
South Korea lifts curfew on Filipino helpers after 2 go missing
The initiative – part of Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s broader strategy to address a declining birth rate by easing the childcare burden on families – is under review, with city officials holding meetings with representatives from the Ministry of Employment and Labour, partner companies, and the carers themselves.
South Korea military aircraft evacuates 97 from Lebanon amid escalating tension
SEOUL — A South Korean military transport aircraft is evacuating 97 citizens and family members from Lebanon amid escalating tension and will return to South Korea on the afternoon of Oct 5, the country's foreign ministry said.