As China and North Korea cut the ribbon on New Yalu River Bridge this week, officials described the new border crossing in momentous terms. Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the 3km (1.9-mile) bridge, which links China’s Dandong and North Korea’s Sinuiju, would “vigorously promote” trade and “strengthen emotional bonds”. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend…
Tourists walk through a field of silver grass during the 31st Mindungsan Silver Grass Festival on Mount Mindung in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, Sept. 18. Yonhap In an effort to counter rural depopulation and redirect traveler traffic away from major urban hubs, the Korea Tourism Organization is launching a new initiative aimed at boosting regional…
Speaking at the launch, JAK-UP said the contest should be about more than ambition and electoral mobilisation, arguing that effective leadership requires experience, preparation, commitment and an understanding of the responsibilities attached to office.
Sunny K. Park, president of the Korean War United Nations Veterans Memorial Foundation, speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at the newspaper’s headquarters, Seoul, Monday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul For Sunny K. Park, memories of the 1950-53 Korean War remain vivid more than seven decades later. Park, an 84-year-old Korean American…
Brogya Genfi made the announcement in a Facebook post on Friday, October 16, 2026, following his participation in a High-Level Symposium held to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction and Resilience, organised by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
He expressed excitement about Wontumi’s condition, saying he was happy with his state of well-being
Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong, center, speaks during a press conference on protecting victims of gender violence held at Government Complex Seoul, Oct. 8. Yonhap Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong on Friday called for abolishing a legal provision that bars punishing perpetrators of domestic violence if the victims do not wish punishment. Under the current…
How Israel votes this month will shape the future of over 5.5 million Palestinians who have no say in the election. Even if there’s a new government, Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim says it’s unlikely to change the situation for Palestinians living under occupation. Published On 16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026 Share How Israel’s elections will…
Song Min-ho, a member of K-pop boy band WINNER, speaks to reporters as he attends a hearing for his trial on charges of violating the Military Service Act, Oct. 1. Yonhap Song Min-ho, a member of K-pop boy band WINNER, will be required to reenlist in the military after a court found him guilty of…
The German Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Frederik Landshoeft, has called for a people-centred approach to tackling coastal erosion in the Volta Region to protect lives, homes and livelihoods. He said coastal protection measures must go beyond preventing the sea from encroaching on communities to addressing the social and economic challenges facing residents. Speaking at a…
