Polling stations in southern Seoul run short of ballots amid surging turnout
Voting at several polling stations in southern Seoul and Incheon was disrupted on Wednesday after ballot papers ran out during the June 3 local elections,...
Author : Claire R. Peck
KOSPI rally, chip bonuses fuel luxury spending
Park, an office worker in his 50s living in Seoul’s Dongjak District, purchased a Tiffany bracelet worth more than 9 million won ($5,900) for his...
Israel, Hezbollah trade blows as diplomats meet in Washington
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire on Tuesday while Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in Washington for direct talks, with U.S. Secretary of...
Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop
PARIS — Airbus said Tuesday its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours non-stop has successfully completed a first test flight. “The...
Microsoft expected to showcase new PC, cloud AI tools at developer conference
SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft will hold its annual software developer conference on Tuesday, where the company is expected to showcase new tools for developers building...
Cheong Wa Dae eyes Cabinet, aide reshuffle after local elections
Cheong Wa Dae is poised to carry out a broad reshuffle spanning both the Cabinet and the presidential office after Wednesday’s local elections, according to...
Why did the turtle cross the road
A few years ago, I was driving along a busy road in my small town when I spotted a giant snapping turtle crossing the road....
Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during World Cup
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won’t have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their...
Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia
PARIS — The French Navy, with support from the United Kingdom, has intercepted an oil tanker under international sanctions that was traveling from Russia, the...
Otoki eyes Japan as K-food boom fuels global expansion
With Korean food continuing to gain fans around the world, Otoki is making a direct push into one of Asia’s most influential consumer markets, establishing...