South Korea

Twitter appoints new JAPAC region VP as Hari moved to global role

Twitter on Thursday announced to appoint Yu Sasamoto as vice president for Japan, South Korea and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) region from May 1.

Apr 22, 2021

S Korean users seek to sue Facebook over leaked user data

A group of Facebook users in South Korea is pushing to sue the tech giant for passing users' information to other companies without their consent, judicial sources said.

Apr 20, 2021

S. Korea's observation satellite successfully launched into orbit; Spy satellite on cards next

South Korea's next-generation midsized observation satellite successfully entered its target orbit and made its first contact with a base station on Monday, the science ministry said, marking the country's latest step to boost its space industry.

Mar 23, 2021

Shocking: Social distancing useless indoors, study warns of COVID-19 infection from 20ft distance

A South Korean study showed how the novel coronavirus was transmitted from a carrier to a healthy individual in just 5 minutes exposure, with 20 feet distance between the two.

Dec 10, 2020

Vijay Sethupathi steps down from biopic 800

'800' controversy: Muttiah Muralitharan asks Vijay Sethupathi to 'drop out' from his biopic; here's why

In a statement, Muttiah Muralitharan said that doing 800 would cause harm to Vijay Sethupathi's career, and therefore he has asked the actor to quit the project.Scroll down to read the full official statement below.

Oct 19, 2020

Japanese lunar orbiter shows off stunning HD video of moon and earth

South Korea on track for 1st lunar mission in 2022

South Korea is on track for its first lunar mission, with its first launch of a lunar orbiter slated for the second half of 2022, the country's space research institute said on Sunday, after the country's lunar project suffered multiple delays.

Sep 28, 2020

Thousands protest against Moon as South Korea capital scrambles to curb virus resurgence

For the second day in a row in over four months, the country has reported a sudden jump in locally transmitted cases, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.

Aug 15, 2020

India, South Korea to enhance defence technology cooperation

Indian and South Korean governments have decided to enhance cooperation in defence technology and promote industries working in this field.

Jul 11, 2020

North Korea destroys liaison office on border with South in 'terrific explosion'

North Korea blew up an office set up to foster better ties with South Korea on Tuesday in a "terrific explosion" after it threatened to take action if North Korean defectors went ahead with a campaign to send propaganda leaflets into the North.

Jun 16, 2020

North Korea warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South

The sister of North Korea's leader has warned of retaliatory measures against South Korea that could involve the military, in the latest escalation of tensions over defectors from the North who have been sending back propaganda and food.

Jun 15, 2020

North Korea to cut communication channels with South Korea? Here's why

North Korea said on Tuesday, June 9 it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA reported.

Jun 9, 2020

"Peeping Tom" who confessed to installing cameras in the women's bathroom at KBS Research building released?

In a police investigation, Mr. A was said to have generally admitted allegations of illegally filming using cameras.

Jun 2, 2020

COVID-19 patients who recovered, tested positive again pose no danger: See why

Researchers claim 285 Covid-19 survivors who were re-tested positive again after they had recovered initially, show no risk of contagion and thus aren't capable of transmitting the infection again to other humans. They could possibly have the antibodies that prevent them from falling sick again.

May 20, 2020

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South Korea

Twitter appoints new JAPAC region VP as Hari moved to global role

S Korean users seek to sue Facebook over leaked user data

S. Korea's observation satellite successfully launched into orbit; Spy satellite on cards next

Shocking: Social distancing useless indoors, study warns of COVID-19 infection from 20ft distance

'800' controversy: Muttiah Muralitharan asks Vijay Sethupathi to 'drop out' from his biopic; here's why

South Korea on track for 1st lunar mission in 2022

Thousands protest against Moon as South Korea capital scrambles to curb virus resurgence

India, South Korea to enhance defence technology cooperation

North Korea destroys liaison office on border with South in 'terrific explosion'

North Korea warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South

North Korea to cut communication channels with South Korea? Here's why

"Peeping Tom" who confessed to installing cameras in the women's bathroom at KBS Research building released?

COVID-19 patients who recovered, tested positive again pose no danger: See why

North and South Korea exchanged gunfire along border after Kim Jong-un reappears

When South Korean star Clara accused Polaris Entertainment CEO of sexual harassment (Throwback)

North Korea successfully tests super-large multiple rocket launchers amid coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus can't deter the cherry blossoms from blooming in Japan: Welcomes visitors amid pandemic

Coronavirus outbreak: South Korea reports 76 new cases, total 9,037

North Korea fires three projectiles into sea, South Korea says

Coronavirus scare: 5,000 Twitter employees encouraged to work from home amid Covid-19 outbreak

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious