Tag: Seoul
EXPLAINER: Why Japan ‘rising sun’ flag provokes Olympic ire
SEOUL, South Korea — Japan considers the “rising sun” flag part of its history. But some in the Koreas, China and other Asian countries...
The Latest: European agency OKs Moderna vaccine for children
LONDON — The European Medicines Agency has recommended clearing Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 17, the first time the shot has...
With no summit, South Korean president to skip Olympics
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Moon Jae-in has decided not to visit Japan for the Tokyo Summer Olympics, citing a failure to...
South Korea’s 2002 World Cup star Yoo Sang-chul dies at 49
SEOUL, South Korea — Yoo Sang-chul, one of the stars of South Korea’s surprising run to the semifinals at the 2002 World Cup, has...
Kim vows to build N. Korea socialism amid US nuclear impasse
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed an “uncompromising struggle” against anti-socialist elements at home, state media reported Thursday,...
South Korea’s Moon to nudge Biden on North Korea diplomacy
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping Friday's White House meeting with President Joe Biden will lead to renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S....
Samsung thrives as Seoul mulls pardon of corporate heir
SEOUL, South Korea — Pressure is mounting on South Korean President Moon Jae-in to pardon Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong, who is back in prison...
North Korea withdraws from World Cup qualification
SEOUL — The Asian Football Confederation has announced North Korea has pulled out of qualification for the 2022 World Cup.
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South’s Moon hopes to restart N. Korean diplomacy with Biden
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s leader said Monday he’ll use his upcoming summit with President Joe Biden to push to restart diplomacy with...
South Korea: North Koreans pull out of World Cup qualifying
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials say North Korea has told soccer’s Asian governing body it will not participate in World Cup qualifiers...