South Korea parliament approves new probe into deadly 2022 Halloween crush | News

South Korea parliament approves new probe into deadly 2022 Halloween crush | News

Victims’ families have demanded independent investigation into disaster that killed more than 150 people. South Korea’s parliament has passed a bill for a new, independent investigation into the 2022 Halloween crush in the capital, Seoul, that killed more than 150 people. The single-chamber, opposition-led National Assembly on Thursday approved the…

Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights | Workers’ Rights News

Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights | Workers’ Rights News

Workers and activists have taken to the streets across Asia as the world marks May Day. Rallies took place in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines, among other countries, on Wednesday. The marchers protested rising prices and demanded greater labour rights. Workers’ rights are celebrated on May Day across…

South Korea’s Yoon left humbled by opposition election landslide | Elections News

South Korea’s Yoon left humbled by opposition election landslide | Elections News

President Yoon Suk-yeol promises changes, top aides quit, after opposition parties sweep National Assembly elections. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has promised changes to his conservative administration after opposition parties romped to victory in Wednesday’s elections for the National Assembly. With 99 percent of the votes counted, the main opposition…

South Koreans vote in election seen as test of President Yoon Suk-yeol | Elections News

South Koreans vote in election seen as test of President Yoon Suk-yeol | Elections News

South Korean voters could punish the ruling conservative party at the ballot box amid discontent over Yoon’s leadership. Voting is under way in South Korea in parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol amid frustration about the cost of living and corruption. Polls opened at 6am (19:00…

South Korea puts second military spy satellite successfully into orbit | Military News

South Korea puts second military spy satellite successfully into orbit | Military News

Seoul and Pyongyang are in a race to put more reconnaissance satellites into orbit amid rising tensions on the peninsula. South Korea has successfully launched its second military reconnaissance satellite, days after North Korea reiterated its intention to launch multiple spy satellites this year. The satellite entered orbit after its…

South Korea’s Yoon accuses doctors of running ‘cartel’ as strike drags on | Labour Rights News

South Korea’s Yoon accuses doctors of running ‘cartel’ as strike drags on | Labour Rights News

Yoon pledges not to back down on plans to increase medical school admissions. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged not to back down on plans to increase medical school admissions as he accused striking doctors of operating as a “cartel”. In an address to the nation on Monday, Yoon…

China releases South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho held in bribery case | Football News

China releases South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho held in bribery case | Football News

Son has returned home after being held on the suspicion of accepting bribes while playing in the Chinese Super League. South Korean international footballer Son Jun-ho, who was detained by Chinese authorities over bribery allegations, has been released and returned home, according to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs….

After success of BTS and Parasite, South Korea woos digital nomads | Technology

After success of BTS and Parasite, South Korea woos digital nomads | Technology

Seoul, South Korea – Riding the wave of enthusiasm for all things Korean, South Korea has in recent years become one of Asia’s most popular tourist destinations. Now, the cultural juggernaut known for the K-pop band BTS, the movie Parasite and Korean BBQ and kimchi is setting its sights on…