KB News DeskAlert issued after suspected white phosphorus leak at US base
An emergency alert was issued in the regional city of Pyeongtaek on Tuesday hosting the US Forces Korea (USFK) after police received a report of a suspected white phosphorus leak…
Turkey to host UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Istanbul next year
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee on Tuesday chose Turkey to host next year’s 49th session in Istanbul, organizers said. The decision was made during the 48th session being held in…
Opposition leader says people will punish the administration for creating 'real estate hell'
People Power Party leader Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok on Tuesday continued the attack on the administration, saying that the people will “send the administration to hell” for creating “real estate hell.”…
Coupang brings English beauty magazine to Seongsu
Coupang said it distributed an English edition of its beauty magazine on July 17 and July 25-26 in the Seongsu area in Seoul, targeting foreign tourists and residents. The magazine…
Report bad taxi experiences in Seoul
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is encouraging international visitors to report poor experiences with taxi services, as part of efforts to improve the city’s tourism environment. According to the Seoul Foreign…
S. Korea sees record number of tropical nights so far this summer
South Korea has logged a record number of tropical nights so far this summer as an unrelenting heat wave continues to grip the nation, the state weather agency said Tuesday.…
Parliamentary subcommittee passes bill to speed up review of fast-track bills
A subcommittee of the National Assembly House Steering Committee on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at significantly shortening the deliberation period for bills designated for fast-track from a maximum of…
Space agencies of S. Korea, Brazil to partner in space sciences
South Korean and Brazilian space agencies signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in a broad range of areas, the Korea Aerospace Administration said Tuesday. The MOU for the…
Speaker says changes to presidential term 'up to the people'
National Assembly Speaker Rep. Cho Jeong-sik on Tuesday said that changes to the Constitution that affect the incumbent president’s term are “up to the people,” hinting at a shift in…
Deceased Myanmar worker's remains sent home under labor welfare agency program
The remains of Aung Min Oo, a 37-year-old worker who died in an accident at a railroad construction site earlier this month, were sent to Myanmar on Tuesday following a…
