Korean national arrested for theft

Intern 09/04/2017

A Korean national, wanted for multiple counts of qualified theft and syndicated estafa, finally fell in the hands of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-7) after evading authorities for three years. Park Jung Kwan, 46 years old,…

Korean students to work in Capitol

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 08/23/2017

Internship program Students from Busan, South Korea, are here in Cebu for a four-day internship program and an exchange program with its sister province Cebu. Alok Roy, secretary general of Busan Foundation for International Cooperation, said they…

House panel starts probe on South Korean waste

Doris C. Bongcac, Morexette B. Erram 08/22/2017

THE House Committee on Ecology opened on Tuesday its inquiry on the shipment of 5,000 metric tons of South Korean wastes to Cebu in January. But questions which Cebu 3rd district Rep. Gwen Garcia raised on how…

Diplomat: UN to ban $1 billion in North Korea exports

AP 08/05/2017

United Nations — A proposed new UN sanctions resolution would significantly increase economic pressure on North Korea to return to negotiations on its nuclear and missile programs by banning mineral and seafood exports worth over $1 billion…

Korean drowns off Cordova waters

Winston Ensomo 07/26/2017

A KOREAN drowned while swimming with Filipino companions in the waters off Barangay Alegria Cordova town in Metro Cebu Tuesday noon. The victim identified as Youn Kim Jae, who resided in Barangay Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City. Police said…

Osmeña, Garganera trade barbs on Korean garbage

Inna Gian Mejia, USJ-R Intern Patricia Erlaine N. Luardo 07/18/2017

CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmeña accused Councilor Joel Garganera of “spreading fake news” on the tons of garbage shipped to Cebu from South Korea, saying the councilor would benefit from it. “(It is) obviously Garganera. He is…

Café Tiala reveals new tasty menu items

Caryll Arcayan 07/17/2017

CAFÉ Tiala offers new food treats to café lovers and small groups seeking leisure near Cebu Business Park. With a wide array of Korean cuisine, the café brings together a modern twist of affordable treats ideal for…

Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo to wed in October this year

Marc Eric Cosep 07/05/2017

  KDrama fans are rejoicing over news that one of Korea’s dream couples is getting married. Song Joong Ki, 31, and Song Hye Kyo, 35, who have repeatedly denied rumors that they were dating are tying the…

Ssangyong Tivoli Sport R: Serious contender

Brian Mikhael Judilla Ochoa 06/05/2017

Korean automaker SsangYong is making the country’s compact crossover segment more exciting with its Tivoli Sport R. The Tivoli Sport R leads the list of exciting vehicles being offered by the Korean brand that is being distributed…

Korean national arrested for mauling co-worker

Norman V. Mendoza 06/01/2017

A Korean national was arrested by the police past 9 p.m. on Wednesday after his co-worker accused him of mauling her at their rented apartment in Sitio Son-oc, Barangay Ibabao, Cordova town. Young Suk Zung, 32, is…

Police arrest Korean accused of mauling female helper

Norman V. Mendoza 06/01/2017

CEBU CITY–A Korean national was arrested by police on Wednesday night after his helper accused him of mauling her inside his rented apartment in Sitio Son-oc Barangay Ibabao, Cordova town. Young Suk Zung, 32, was detained at…

Korean found dead at lot

Benjie Talisic 05/14/2017

The remains of a Korean who supposedly jumped off the window of a condominium in Cebu City were found in a vacant lot near the structure at 2:30 a.m. yesterday. A witness identified as Edgar Gonzales, who…

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