Nov 10, 2016 AM EST - Fraeraine
People's Party Representative Ahn Cheol-soo and Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon recently came to an agreement --- to oust President Park. These two heavyweights agreed to work together to oust Park right after their meeting on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. This is following President Park's plan on handing over the reins of the Cabinet to the prime minister. Park asked the opposition-controlled National Assembly last Tuesday, November 8, to recommend a candidate for prime minister so she can hand over the reins to him.
Nov 09, 2016 AM EST - Fraeraine
Korean buyers demand inspection on Audi gasoline models for possible emissions cheating. This is in relevance to the issue of finding emissions-cheating software on some of their gasoline models in the U.S. In relation with that, a Korean consumer group is requesting the environment ministry to investigate the matter.
Nov 07, 2016 AM EST - Fraeraine
A tour bus killed 4 people and injured 20 more when it crashed into a guardrail on Gyeongbu Expressway Sunday morning. Of the 20 injured passengers, 8 were in critical condition.
Nov 07, 2016 AM EST - Fraeraine
A 40-year-old man who climbed a bridge tower in Busan in an anti-Presidential protest was arrested Saturday morning. He climbed a tower suspending the cables of the Gwangan suspension bridge in Busan at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, to express his protest against President Park Geun-hye. He said he's not contented with Park's second apologetic speech on Friday regarding the whole Choi Soon-sil scandal. The man climbed the bridge tower hoping for his frustrations to be heard.
Nov 04, 2016 AM EDT - Fraeraine
An arrest warrant for Choi Soon-sil was issued Friday, November 4, 2016, by a local court. This is in relevance with her alleged involvement with abuse of authority and other irregularities that have threatened the incumbent administration.
Nov 01, 2016 AM EDT - Fraeraine
For the next couple of weeks, nonstop protests asking President Park to step down from her office is expected to occur. The protesters gathered at Cheonggye Plaza, Seoul, last Saturday evening, October 29, with signs that say "Park Geun-hye Resign". This protest is said to be staged every 7PM until November 12. This is in connection with the political whirlwind that is happening in South Korea for the past weeks involving President Park Geun-hye and her confidant, Choi Soon-sil.
Oct 28, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee
Lonely Planet released a list that enumerates the Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2017 and Seoul was included in the list. The world's travel website publisher backed up its decision to include the capital city of South Korea on the list by stating “For over a decade, Seoul has been striving to become a greener, more attractive and user-friendly metropolis.” Seoul is also the lone Asian city that made the list, an article from Korea JoongAng Daily reported.
Oct 28, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee
On Thursday, 15 Seoul City Council members are moving to prohibit city workers from sending work requests through mobile messenger apps after office hours, the Korea Herald reported.
Oct 27, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee
On Wednesday, Hyundai Department Store announced that it plans to invest 30 billion won (US $26.4 million) over the next five years in order to develop tourism in Gangnam District in Seoul, specifically areas around the COEX Mall.
Oct 27, 2016 AM EDT - Fraeraine
As announced last Monday, Korea's 1st PGA Tour will happen next year. This is following the news about CJ Group striking a 10-year deal to sponsor PGA Tour starting next year.
Oct 24, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee
On Monday, South Korean president Park Geun-Hye suggested a constitutional revision, a move which observers say mirrors her eagerness to lead the growing debate on the highly divisive issue, Yonhap News reported.
Oct 21, 2016 AM EDT - Fraeraine
Some parts of South Korea were struck by typhoon Chaba last October 5, damaging a lot of properties, cars included. A lot of cars were submerged in the flood water and got damaged in the process. A couple of weeks after that devastating incident, news about typhoon-damaged cars being sold in the market are starting to surface the net which is quite alarming.
Oct 21, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee
On Wednesday, the South Korean government announced a set of measures in order to bolster the local engineering industry that involves expanding monetary support for firms engaged in research and development, most particularly with foreign companies and institutions.
Oct 17, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja
A total of 1,430 people including 33 incumbent lawmakers have been indicted on charges of illegal electioneering this year.
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