Author: The Korea Times
Concerns over N. Korea’s drones overblown: analysts
A number of defense analysts have expressed skepticism about the possibility of North Korea’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) posing any serious threat to national security. Three drones that crashed here […]
Assembly emblem to feature Hanguel
A group of bipartisan lawmakers agreed Tuesday to change the text in the center of the National Assembly emblem and on lapel badges worn in the parliament by representatives from […]
NK warned against nuclear test
South Korea, the United States and Japan urged North Korea to drop its plan to conduct another nuclear test or face serious repercussions. They issued the warning following a trilateral […]
Hyundai hybrid cars have lowest emissions
Audi slapped with W1 billion fine Hyundai Motor’s hybrid vehicles produced the lowest emissions among domestic vehicles, the Ministry of Environment said Tuesday. According to a survey conducted by the […]
Moon stripped of doctorate over plagiarism
Kookmin University stripped Moon Dae-sung, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and a Saeunuri Party lawmaker, of his doctor’s degree in sports psychology last month, weeks after concluding […]
Samsung operating profit falls 4.3%
Samsung Electronics is expected to record an operating profit of 8.4 trillion won ($7.9 billion) in the first quarter, down 4.33 percent from a year ago, as the result of […]
KT starts big workforce cut
KT said Tuesday that it will cut the number of employees drastically under its new CEO Hwang Chang-gyu’s downsizing and cost-cutting initiatives. The firm will conduct “voluntary” retirement programs for […]
Rep. Ahn loses magic
NPAD leader concedes on signature pledge Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo has lost another piece of his political soul by conceding his signature political initiative. In a news conference, Ahn, now co-chairman […]
Dancing to the top
Son enjoys breakthrough in Lisbon World Cup Rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-jae, 19, wrapped up her most successful international competition on Sunday with four gold medals at the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics […]
Throwing new light on old treasures
National museum’s latest acquisitions highlight traditional Asian art The National Museum of Korea (NMK) has been ambitious in purchasing of Asian artworks since moving into its massive complex in Yongsan, […]