KB News DeskJustice Minister cites health issue amid prosecutorial reform push
Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho cited a health issue when asked about rumors that he would soon resign from the post, during a general meeting of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee…
Seoul dreams fade, as housing prices hinder relocation
Relocation to Greater Seoul has fewer financial benefits for younger generation For decades, moving to Seoul was regarded as a pathway to success for young Koreans. But young people seeking…
Bibi faces backlash over choreography at Waterbomb Festival
Singer Bibi has come under fire for her performance at Saturday’s Waterbomb Festival Seoul, with some online comments criticizing her outfit and dance moves. The 27-year-old took the stage at…
Audit finds unauthorized access to soldiers' medical info archive late last year
Breach involved about 8 GB of military medical data, audit finds A military audit has found unauthorized access to online records of soldiers’ personal medical information occurred late last year,…
Resident may have planned Gyeongsan apartment blast
South Korean police are investigating whether Thursday’s explosion and fire at an apartment complex in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, was a premeditated attack by a resident who had been in…
UNESCO urges Japan to reflect 'whole story' of Korean forced labor at Sado mine
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee on Thursday adopted a decision urging Japan to better present the history of the Sado Gold Mine, saying Tokyo has yet to fully honor its commitment…
US House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats…
Universal access to healthcare key to reviving Korea’s regions: Lee
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday cast easy access to quality healthcare as a prerequisite for narrowing regional disparities in access to medical services and reviving South Korea’s quieter regions.…
Narcotics found in gummies, drinks bought from overseas websites
A government inspection found controlled substances in 22 of 32 food products purchased from overseas websites, prompting authorities to warn that bringing such products into South Korea could lead to…
DeChambeau threatened to call Trump over penalty
Bryson DeChambeau reportedly threatened to call US President Donald Trump during a dispute at the British Open after being assessed a two-stroke penalty. The Guardian reported Monday that DeChambeau told…
