Eight Workers Buried in South Korean Highway Construction Collapse
Eight workers are trapped after a highway construction site collapse in South Korea. Rescue efforts are underway.
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South Koreans Voice Concerns Over New U.S. Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
South Koreans express concern over new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, fearing an escalation in global trade tensions and increased living costs.
South Koreans Fear U.S. Tariffs Will Hurt Trade Relations
South Koreans express concern over the U.S.’s new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, fearing it will harm their economy and strain global trade relations.
South Korea Halts Chinese AI App DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns
South Korea has temporarily suspended the local service of Chinese AI app DeepSeek over privacy concerns, pending compliance with data protection laws.
Tragic Fire at Busan Construction Site Claims Four Lives
A fire at a construction site in Busan, South Korea, claimed four lives and left two others in critical condition. The blaze broke out Friday morning, raising concerns over construction safety.
South Korea Clinches First Gold at Asian Winter Games as China Suffers Setback
South Korea clinched the first gold of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, triumphing in the short-track speed skating 2,000m mixed relay. A crash cost hosts China a podium finish.
South Korean Ministries Block Access to DeepSeek Over Security Concerns
South Korea’s Foreign Affairs and Trade ministries have blocked access to DeepSeek over security concerns, according to Yonhap.
No Record of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment Trial as of October 2023
As of October 2023, there are no reports of President Yoon Suk-yeol facing an impeachment trial or arrest.
Plane Catches Fire at Busan’s Gimhae Airport; No Casualties Reported
A plane caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea. Fire authorities responded swiftly, and there were no casualties.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Indicted on Insurrection Charges
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been indicted on insurrection charges, becoming the country’s first sitting president to face such charges.