Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed relations with China, saying they are “at their best period in history,” as he met with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kazakhstan on Wednesday. Both Putin and Xi praised the group, which includes central Asian countries as well as India, … Read more
Over on Wall Street, both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq saw more record highs on Wednesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Index ended flat. The tech-heavy Nasdaq ended trading at 18-thousand-188-point-three-zero, up 159-point-five-four points, or zero-point-eight-eight percent from the previous trading day to reach a fresh record high. The S&P 500 also ended with … Read more
South Korea’s economy is right on track with strong export growth and stable inflation, President Yoon Suk Yeol said so himself on Wednesday. And it’s only looking like being better in the latter half of the year. We’re joined by Professor Lee Seo-hyun. Good morning. 1. The finance ministry has raised its forecast for economic … Read more
No immediate signs have been detected that the car which took 9 lives in Monday’s accident suddenly accelerated as the driver has insisted. Funerals of the victims are being held this morning. Park Kun-woo has the details. The funerals of the nine victims of the deadly car accident near Seoul City Hall station on Monday … Read more
▪ [AI] S. Korean leader pledges over US$ 17 bil. to support small businesses ▪ [AI] Hyundai Motor set new sales record in U.S. for 2024 H1, selling 431,344 units ▪ [AI] Korean instant noodles become major export item in 2024 H1, reaching US$ 600 million ▪ [AI] Goryeong designated Korea’s 5th ancient city with … 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
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
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
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
Meanwhile across the border. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a munitions factory shortly after wrapping up a key Workers’ Party meeting. Our North Korean affairs correspondent Kim Jung-sil explains what the visit could entail. After wrapping up a key political meeting, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday visited a munitions factory and other … Read more
