Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording before crash: transport ministry
(koreatimes.co.kr)
The black boxes holding the flight data and cockpit voice recorders for the crashed Jeju Air flight that left 179 people dead stopped recording four minutes before the disaster, Korea's transport ministry said Saturday.
The black boxes holding the flight data and cockpit voice recorders for the crashed Jeju Air flight that left 179 people dead stopped recording four minutes before the disaster, Korea's transport ministry said Saturday.
Before Squid Game, there was Battle Royale
(tokyoweekender.com)
In less than a week, the second season of Squid Game — a show about desperate people participating in deadly challenges for money — was viewed nearly 70 million times, becoming the most popular Netflix show in 92 countries.
In less than a week, the second season of Squid Game — a show about desperate people participating in deadly challenges for money — was viewed nearly 70 million times, becoming the most popular Netflix show in 92 countries.
YouTube populists are driving South Korea's political instability
(theconversation.com)
In the space of three weeks, South Korea has seen a brief declaration of martial law, its sudden repeal and the impeachment of its president, Yoon Suk Yeol.
In the space of three weeks, South Korea has seen a brief declaration of martial law, its sudden repeal and the impeachment of its president, Yoon Suk Yeol.
Korean Assembly Speaker's adherence to procedure key to making troops stand down
(aljazeera.com)
South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has emerged as an unlikely symbol of leadership during the country’s ongoing political turmoil, triggered by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief declaration of martial law on December 3.
South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has emerged as an unlikely symbol of leadership during the country’s ongoing political turmoil, triggered by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief declaration of martial law on December 3.
South Korean adoptees and families rocked by fraud allegations
(apnews.com)
Her greatest fear, dormant for decades, came rushing back in an instant: had she adopted and raised a kidnapped child?
Her greatest fear, dormant for decades, came rushing back in an instant: had she adopted and raised a kidnapped child?
Why was there a wall near runway at S Korea plane crash airport?
(bbc.com)
Aviation experts have raised questions about an "unusual" concrete wall near the runway and its role in the South Korea plane crash that killed 179 people.
Aviation experts have raised questions about an "unusual" concrete wall near the runway and its role in the South Korea plane crash that killed 179 people.
Second Jeju Air plane experiences landing gear malfunction
(joins.com)
A day after a Jeju Air passenger plane crashed at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla, another Jeju Air airplane, also a Boeing 737-800, experienced a landing gear malfunction.
A day after a Jeju Air passenger plane crashed at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla, another Jeju Air airplane, also a Boeing 737-800, experienced a landing gear malfunction.
From Squid Game to Blackpink, how South Korea became a culture powerhouse
(bbc.com)
South Korean pop bands like Blackpink are a big hit globally - and among the country's best-known cultural exports
South Korean pop bands like Blackpink are a big hit globally - and among the country's best-known cultural exports
At least 28 dead in South Korea plane crash – reports
(bbc.co.uk)
An aircraft carrying 181 people has crashed at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 28 people, the Yonhap news agency reports.
An aircraft carrying 181 people has crashed at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 28 people, the Yonhap news agency reports.
Jeju Air Jet Crashes in South Korea With Over 170 Dead or Missing
(bloomberg.com)
A Jeju Air Co. plane landing in South Korea crashed on an airport runway and caught fire, resulting in more than 170 people dead or missing.
A Jeju Air Co. plane landing in South Korea crashed on an airport runway and caught fire, resulting in more than 170 people dead or missing.
S Korean crypto-boss Do Kwon to be extradited to US
(bbc.com)
South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon will be extradited to the United States from Montenegro over the collapse of two digital tokens - TerraUSD and Luna tokens.
South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon will be extradited to the United States from Montenegro over the collapse of two digital tokens - TerraUSD and Luna tokens.
South Korea's population faces point of no return
(newsweek.com)
One in five South Koreans is now aged 65 or older, the government said Tuesday.
One in five South Koreans is now aged 65 or older, the government said Tuesday.
South Korea deploys Skylight laser weapon to protect Seoul capital from drones
(armyrecognition.com)
As reported by Mason on December 8, 2024, South Korea has initiated the deployment of the Laser-Based Anti-Aircraft Weapon Block-I, a stationary 20kW-class fiber laser system capable of neutralizing drones within a range of 2–3 kilometers, to frontline units and selected urban locations, including Seoul.
As reported by Mason on December 8, 2024, South Korea has initiated the deployment of the Laser-Based Anti-Aircraft Weapon Block-I, a stationary 20kW-class fiber laser system capable of neutralizing drones within a range of 2–3 kilometers, to frontline units and selected urban locations, including Seoul.
South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President over his martial law order
(apnews.com)
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached over Martial Law
(koreatimes.co.kr)
The National Assembly passed a motion, Saturday, to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law declaration, with some lawmakers from the ruling People Power Party joining in support of his removal from office.
The National Assembly passed a motion, Saturday, to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law declaration, with some lawmakers from the ruling People Power Party joining in support of his removal from office.
South Korea's mountain of plastic waste shows limits of recycling
(japantimes.co.jp)
South Korea has won international praise for its recycling efforts, but as it prepares to host talks for a global plastic waste agreement, experts say the country's approach highlights its limits.
South Korea has won international praise for its recycling efforts, but as it prepares to host talks for a global plastic waste agreement, experts say the country's approach highlights its limits.
South Korea's Yoon Apologizes for Martial Law, Leaves All Decisions to Party
(nhk.or.jp)
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologized for imposing emergency martial law on Tuesday night.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologized for imposing emergency martial law on Tuesday night.
South Korean Lawmakers Vote to Defy President, Demanding an End to Martial Law
(nytimes.com)
President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the extraordinary move amid a bitter fight with the political opposition, and protesters clashed with police outside the assembly.
President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the extraordinary move amid a bitter fight with the political opposition, and protesters clashed with police outside the assembly.
South Korea declares martial law
(koreaherald.com)
President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday in an emergency briefing that South Korea has declared martial law.
President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday in an emergency briefing that South Korea has declared martial law.
South Korean president declares martial law, parliament votes to lift it
(apnews.com)
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country’s parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country’s parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea.
Korea arrests CEO for adding DDoS feature to satellite receivers
(bleepingcomputer.com)
South Korean police have arrested a CEO and five employees for manufacturing over 240,000 satellite receivers pre-loaded or later updated to include DDoS attack functionality at a purchaser's request.
South Korean police have arrested a CEO and five employees for manufacturing over 240,000 satellite receivers pre-loaded or later updated to include DDoS attack functionality at a purchaser's request.
Seoul blanketed by heaviest November snow on record
(bbc.com)
Seoul has recorded its heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago in 1907.
Seoul has recorded its heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago in 1907.
South Korea court convicts man for dodging military draft by gaining weight
(aljazeera.com)
A court in South Korea has sentenced a young man to a suspended prison term for deliberately putting on excessive weight to dodge mandatory military service.
A court in South Korea has sentenced a young man to a suspended prison term for deliberately putting on excessive weight to dodge mandatory military service.
South Korea faces kimchi shortage as cabbage prices soar
(nikkei.com)
The price of Chinese cabbage, the main ingredient in perhaps the best-known Korean dish, kimchi, has soared to 2.6 times its normal price in South Korea due to plant diseases brought on by abnormal weather.
The price of Chinese cabbage, the main ingredient in perhaps the best-known Korean dish, kimchi, has soared to 2.6 times its normal price in South Korea due to plant diseases brought on by abnormal weather.
Boycott men? South Korea's 4B movement gains traction in the U.S.
(npr.org)
Following President-elect Trump’s victory — which was fueled by male voters and to many looked like a referendum on reproductive rights — some young American women are talking about boycotting men.
Following President-elect Trump’s victory — which was fueled by male voters and to many looked like a referendum on reproductive rights — some young American women are talking about boycotting men.