Two North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces haven’t shown any interest in defecting to South Korea, according to South Korea's spy agency. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered to return the soldiers to North Korea if their leader, Kim Jong Un, agre
In the heart of Seoul, South Korea, a unique political scene unfolds. Supporters of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol huddle together, holding signs that declare "Stop the Steal, " waving US flags, and donning red hats reminiscent of the MAGA movement. This spectacle is a world away from Washington
You might think that nurses just show up during a big disease outbreak, like a pandemic, and work tirelessly to help patients. But what about all the challenges they face while doing their jobs? Let's dive into how the media in South Korea has covered nursing issues during four major infectious dise
On Monday, North Korea launched a ballistic missile as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting South Korea. Blinken warned that North Korea was getting closer to Russia in terms of advanced space technology. He also mentioned that while a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would likely
In the past month, South Korea has been rocked by a political storm. The impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly escaped arrest for insurrection. This is the latest twist in a political crisis that has divided the nation. Two groups of protesters clashed over Yoon's fate: one demanding his arrest
Impeached South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is standing strong. In a letter to his supporters, he promised to "fight until the end. " This comes after his declaration of martial law led to his impeachment. The opposition party thinks Yoon is trying to cause trouble and is upset about his letter
A grim scene unfolded at Muan International Airport in South Korea after a plane from Bangkok crashed, killing nearly everyone onboard. The Boeing 737-800, carrying mostly Korean passengers returning from holidays, attempted an emergency landing but hit a wall and burst into flames. Only two flight
In a surprising move, South Korea's parliament has impeached the acting president, Han Duck-soo. This is the first time an acting president has faced such a fate. Han, who is also the prime minister, refused to appoint new justices to the Constitutional Court. This happened just two weeks after Pres
Imagine finding out your cancer treatment isn't covered by insurance. That's what happened to Tracy Pike. Diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer, his doctor recommended a combination of surgery and intense chemotherapy. But the night before his first treatment, he got the bad news: insurance denied c
The world is seeing a quick increase in myopia, especially in East and Southeast Asia. Experts believe that the environment plays a big role in this, beyond genetics. To tackle this public health issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) created M
