With the start of 2025, the government today announced its new economic policy plans. A key focus is on stabilizing the economy amid both external and internal uncertainties. Our economics correspondent Lee Soo-jin joins us in the studio. Soojin,.. what does the government think the economy will look like this year? Well, South Korea is … Read more
The rival parties are clashing over the possible execution of the arrest warrant for President Yoon. The ruling People Power Party on Thursday criticized the court and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials for issuing and planning to execute the warrant, calling it illegal and politically motivated. The party demanded the court and the … Read more
And with news of the arrest warrant possibly being executed today, this has led to rising tensions near the presidential residence where rallies have been taking place. We now go live to our reporter Lee Eun-hee, who is there standing by for us. Eun-hee, what’s the situation like there? Good evening Jumg-min, I’m out here … Read more
Happy New Year. It’s January 2nd here in Seoul and you’re watching the first edition of Press Perspective for this year. I’m Min Sunhee. Today we touch upon the foreign policies of our partners and regional neighbors as seen by members of the media and pundits here amid the start of 2025. For more I … Read more
On the first work day of the New Year, this morning started at below zero. Seoul was as cold as minus 2-point-8, but with cold winds, the feels-like temperature was minus 6 degrees Celsius. These cold winds will gradually become stronger and freeze Seoul at minus 5 degrees tomorrow morning. As the cold winds are … Read more
This is the World Now, bringing you the latest stories from around the globe. Pope Francis has once again called for people to reject abortion. The message was delivered during the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on New Year’s Day. The Pope appealed for a “firm … Read more
On the medical front. Researchers here are making innovative use of a genetic scissor strategy for early diagnosis of lung cancer. Cha Yun-kyung explains. It is important to detect lung cancer in its early stages since it is a top killer that can cause death without initial symptoms. To detect cancer, liquid biopsies using blood … Read more
And the government here has strongly condemned the shocking assault in New Orleans in the wee hours of Wednesday that was New Year’s Day. In a statement earlier on this Thursday the Foreign Ministry shared its shock over the horrific event that targeted innocent people. It also conveyed the country’s condolences to the grieving family … Read more
Authorities have until January 6th to execute an arrest warrant issued for President Yoon Suk Yeol and there is talk about a possible execution today. Our correspondent Lee Shi-hoo has the latest. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials may execute a warrant to detain suspended President Yoon as early as Thursday. That’s three days … Read more
Meanwhile authorities have officially launched an investigation into Sunday’s tragic plane crash at Muan International Airport with a search and seizure warrant in execution starting today. Kim Do-yeon has more. Police, on Thursday morning, executed a search and seizure warrant for their investigation into the Jeju Airline crash. Three locations are listed on the warrant: … Read more
