During the day today, temperatures across the country stayed above average levels. It was actually as warm as early March. For the time being, temperatures will exceed the previous year’s and there will be no severe cold. Instead, the skies were mostly cloudy across the country today. There was some occasional rain or snow in … Read more
This is the World Now, bringing you the latest stories from around the globe. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100. James Earl Carter Jr., who served as the 39th U.S. president from 1977 to 1981 passed away peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday afternoon, local time surrounded by his … Read more
Also on this Monday First Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Kim Beom-seok attended the so-called “F4” meeting with top finance authorities. The officials reaffirmed their commitment to stabilizing financial markets amid the political uncertainty here in the country. The Korean won continued to weaken against the U.S. dollar closing above 1-thousand-4-hundred 70 won per … Read more
Authorities are now seeking an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol as he shunned a third summons for questioning with regard to his brief imposition of martial law in early December. Our correspondent Kim Do-yeon has the latest. For the first time ever, an arrest warrant is being reviewed for a sitting president. The … Read more
We start with a very painful event here in the country. A Jeju Air flight arriving from Bangkok skidded down the runway at Muan International Airport in southern Korea a little after nine Sunday morning before crashing into a concrete barrier and bursting into flames. For more I have my colleague Park Kun-woo standing by … Read more
On the economic front. Industrial output slumped for the third month in a row in November as tangible proof of the prolonged doldrums. Our correspondent Moon Hye-ryeon explains. South Korea’s industrial production fell for the third consecutive month in November, underscoring persistent weakness in the construction sector. Data released by Statistics Korea on Monday showed … Read more
Korea’s political parties have set aside their differences amid this national tragedy to convey their condolences to grieving family and friends of the victims in a rare show of solidarity. Kim Jung-sil has more. The devastating plane crash at Muan International Airport has prompted a rare moment of political unity. Leaders from both the ruling … Read more
Acting President Choi Sang-mok was at a memorial center in Muan earlier today as the country reels in the aftermath of its worst air disaster in decades. Lee Soo-jin reports. South Korea’s Acting President, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, on Monday afternoon visited the memorial center for the victims of the deadly Jeju Air plane crash … Read more
It’s time for our Kulture Issue segment. As the year draws to a close, we want to delve into the performing arts sector today which has been thriving in 2024. We’ll do that with Professor Chie Hye-won from Kyung Hee University’s Arts and Cultural Management Program who is joining us in the studio. Welcome Professor … Read more
Explore Korea’s top destinations to bid farewell to 2024 with its last sunset and welcome 2025 with its first sunrise!
