(LEAD) S. Korea’s KHNP named preferred bidder to build nuclear plants in Czech Republic
SEOUL: South Korea’s industry ministry said Wednesday that Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) has been selected as a preferred bidder to build two nuclear power units in the Czech Republic.
If the remaining procedures are successful, it will mark…
N. Korean defectors’ baseball team to visit U.S. this week
WASHINGTON: The world’s first baseball team of young North Korean defectors will arrive in the United States this week, a non-profit organization said Tuesday, in a program that would enable them to experience first-hand the land of freedom and opport…
(2nd LD) S. Korea’s KHNP named preferred bidder to build nuclear plants in Czech Republic
SEOUL: South Korea’s industry ministry said Wednesday that Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) has been selected as a preferred bidder to build two nuclear power units in the Czech Republic.
If the remaining procedures are successful, it will mark…
(2nd LD) Arrest warrant sought for Kakao founder over suspected price rigging of SM shares
SEOUL: Prosecutors have sought a warrant to arrest Kim Beom-su, the founder of tech giant Kakao Corp., over alleged stock price manipulation connected to the firm’s takeover of K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment last year, officials said Wednesday.
Th…
NIS says in talks with U.S. intelligence authorities over indictment of Korean American expert on N. Korea
SEOUL: South Korea is closely communicating with U.S. intelligence authorities following a news report on the indictment of a well-known Korean American expert on North Korea, the spy agency said Wednesday.
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) rel…
Goobne Chicken opens 1st outlet in Philippines
SEOUL: GN Food, the operator of Goobne Chicken, South Korea’s leading roast chicken franchise, said Wednesday it has opened its first outlet in the Philippines as part of its expansion strategy.
The first Goobne outlet in the Southeast Asian country …
(LEAD) Ex-Trump official voices hope for S. Korea to make ‘big’ contribution for defense
WASHINGTON: A former U.S. national security advisor said Tuesday he is looking forward to a “big” contribution by South Korea in reference to ongoing negotiations between Seoul and Washington over the cost sharing for stationing the 28,500-strong U.S….
New unification vice minister vows to support N. Korean defectors’ stable settlement
SEOUL: Kim Soo-kyung, the new vice unification minister, said Wednesday that she will strive to make it easier for North Korean defectors to settle in the country.
She made the remarks during her inaugural ceremony, as she was appointed to the post M…