krtoday The main opposition Democratic Party today tabled a special investigation bill, on the death of a marine who died while undertaking rescue operations during last year’s floods. During a plenary meeting on Wednesday, National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik pushed ahead with the DP’s request, saying it is time for the National Assembly to make a … Read more
Over in the U.S. A Texas congressman has become the first lawmaker within the Democratic Party to openly call on President Biden to surrender his bid for re-election following the debate fallout. Lee Seung-jae has more. For the first time,.. a House Democrat has publicly called for U.S. President Joe Biden to step down as … Read more
A shocking crowd disaster in India at a religious event leads to more than a hundred losses of lives mostly women and children. Park Kun-woo covers the tragic event. A crowd crush at a Hindu religious gathering in India killed more than a hundred and injured scores more according to local police and administration officials … Read more
On the cultural front. The Korea Heritage Service says that Goryeong in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province has been designated as an ancient city. Goryeong is an area with key historical links to the Great Gaya confederacy. And since ancient cities hold historical significance when it comes to politics and culture, once designated, they are expected to help … Read more
For more on what was announced today, our correspondent Lee Soo-jin is joining us in the studio. So Soo-jin, other than the corporate support plan that we just saw, what does the government say when it comes to its most recent projections about the economy? In short, it’s quite positive across the board. The government … Read more
Heavy rain across the country from yesterday has almost stopped today. After the rain, the daytime heat became severe in the southern parts of the country. In particular, the daytime temperature exceeded 30 degrees Celsius with a heatwave warning issued in the south. It will rain all over the country again from tomorrow night. The … Read more
(GO) Q1. North Korea fired two ballistic missiles early Monday morning, and the South Korean military presumes that one of them may have exploded mid-air with debris falling on land near Pyongyang. But the North later claimed that it successfully tested a “new type” of tactical ballistic missile that can carry a “super-large” warhead. What’s … Read more
▪ [AI] S. Korean leader pledges over US$ 17 bil. to support small businesses ▪ [AI] S&P 500 surpasses 5,500 for first time ▪ [AI] Over 100 killed in crowd crush at religious event in India ▪ [AI] S. Korea’s FX reserves fall for third consecutive month in June ▪ [AI] Team Korea support team … Read more
Hello and welcome to yet another edition of Issues and Insiders. It’s Wednesday July 3rd here in Korea. I’m Min Sunhee. Today we touch upon this year’s Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival that is poised to officially open tomorrow. For this I have film critic Pierce Conran live on the line. Pierce it’s great to … Read more
Meanwhile across the border. North Korea earlier this week concluded a major political gathering with the focus on economy and no mention of defense nor diplomacy. Our correspondent Kim Jung-sil covers the implications of this reality. After wrapping up a key political meeting , North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited on Tuesday a munitions factory … Read more
