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Tue, March 31, 2020 | 21:41

Korea voices regret over racist attack on Korean in Australia

Korea voices regret over racist attack on Korean in Australia

The foreign ministry expressed regret to Australia's ambassador to Seoul, Friday, after a South Korean citizen was assaulted in southern Australia in an apparent racist attack over the coronavirus. In the southern city of Albany, a local woman reportedly assaulted a Korean man March 15, after telling him to stop moving around and stay at home in what was believed to be an att...

2020-03-28 10:03

Korea increases presence in global health crisis

Korea increases presence in global health crisis

Korea is gaining international attention amid the global health crisis, becoming an example of success in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The latest case showing the nation's elevated status was acknowledged during the G20 summit, held through an unprecedented 100-minute special video conference on Thursday night, following President Moon Jae-in's proposal for the...

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-03-27 20:37

[Exclusive] Korea to evacuate 150 nationals from Hungary

[Exclusive] Korea to evacuate 150 nationals from Hungary

The Korean and Hungarian governments, and SK Innovation are working together to bring some 150 Koreans stranded in Hungary back home on a chartered flight, according to the company officials, Friday. The cooperation has come about as the firm plans to send about 300 staff members to Hungary on a chartered flight as part of the ongoing construction of an additional electric ve...

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-03-27 18:13

Korea seeks furlough answer for USFK Korean workers

Korea seeks furlough answer for USFK Korean workers

As the deadline nears, the stalled defense cost-sharing talks between Korea and the United States have left Korean staff at U.S. military bases here on the brink of taking unpaid leave.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-03-25 15:43

Korea files strong protest over Japan's approval of school texts laying claims to Dokdo

Korea files strong protest over Japan's approval of school texts laying claims to Dokdo

The foreign ministry issued a strong protest Tuesday after Japan authorized new school textbooks renewing territorial claims to South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo.

2020-03-25 09:53

Government in dilemma over charter flights

Government in dilemma over charter flights

The government faces a quandary over whether to send charter flights to retrieve Koreans from coronavirus-hit countries amid growing calls for a rescue. Some Koreans who reside in countries that have currently suspended direct flights to Korea due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are calling on the government to arrange charter flights despite having alternative options.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-03-23 15:05

Korea begins coronavirus tests on all flying from Europe

Korea begins coronavirus tests on all flying from Europe

South Korea on Sunday began conducting new coronavirus tests on all arrivals from Europe and requiring even those with negative results to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine as part of efforts to prevent any inflow of the virus from outside. Starting at midnight, the government set in motion the screening measure for both its citizens and foreigners, amid growing concerns over ...

2020-03-22 10:41

80 Koreans evacuated from Tehran

80 Koreans evacuated from Tehran

A chartered flight arranged by the government has brought 80 people from Iran to Korea due to the worsening situation of the COVID-19 spread there. Seventy-four Koreans and six Iranian family members arrived at Incheon International Airport Thursday afternoon on an Asiana Airlines plane, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Jung Da-min | 2020-03-19 16:38

Furlough of USFK Korean workers looming

Furlough of USFK Korean workers looming

Unpaid leave for Korean staff at U.S. military bases here is looming large as the ongoing round of defense-cost sharing talks between Korea and the United States is likely to end without any progress.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-03-19 14:30

Korean man attacked in Canada; motive still under investigation

Korean man attacked in Canada; motive still under investigation

The Korean Consulate General in Montreal has warned citizens in Canada after a Korean man was attacked for no reason in the city. The victim, 44, was stabbed in the upper body by a stranger while walking on Decarie Blvd. Sunday (local time), according to the Korean Consulate General Tuesday. The man was taken to a nearby hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.

Jung Min-ho | 2020-03-19 13:38

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