North Korea successfully test-fired an intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile, state-run news agency KCNA confirmed early Monday, categorizing the launch as part of its “regular activities for developing powerful weapon systems.” Issued on: 14/01/2024 – 23:24 2 min The missile, which was fired Sunday afternoon, was loaded with a hypersonic maneuverable controlled warhead, according to the …
South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to ban the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that will end the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare. Issued on: 09/01/2024 – 10:32 2 min Eating dog meat was once seen as a way to improve stamina in the humid Korean …
Seoul — South Korea’s tough-speaking liberal opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, was stabbed in the neck by an unidentified knife-wielding man during a visit Tuesday to the southeastern city of Busan, police said. Lee, 59 and the head of the main opposition Democratic Party, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police and emergency officials …
Thousands of fans from around the world have descended on South Korea’s capital Seoul for the League of Legends world championship final on Sunday, widely considered the Super Bowl of esports. First held in 2011, the League of Legends (LoL) world championship has rapidly grown to become one of the crown jewels of esports, which …