North Korean satellite plunges into sea after rocket failure

Reuters 05/31/2023

SEOUL/TOKYO — A North Korean satellite launch on Wednesday ended in failure, sending the booster and payload plunging into the sea, North Korean state media said, and the South’s military said it had recovered parts of the…

When rules defy reason

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 05/30/2023

The most frustrating thing about dealing with government is when rules are so unreasonable that it feels like the only reason that they’re there is to deliberately make things harder for all of us. Often they defy…

Milan Melindo slated to make OPBF title defense in South Korea on July 1

Glendal G. Rosal 05/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion and reigning Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) silver featherweight champion Milan “El Metodico” Melindo will make his first title defense in hostile shores on  July 1, 2023 in South…

South Korea detains passenger after Asiana plane door opened mid-air

Reuters 05/27/2023

SEOUL — South Korean police on Friday detained a man who opened a door of an Asiana Airlines (020560.KS) plane minutes before it was due to land in the city of Daegu, causing panic among the passengers, officials said.…

Hidilyn Diaz on track for Paris Olympics despite fourth place finish in Asian Championships

Francis T.J. Ochoa 05/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines–Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo fared decently in her initial foray into the 59-kilogram class, finishing fourth overall in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jinju, South Korea on Sunday. Despite finishing out of a medal, Diaz-Naranjo remained on track with…

Park Eun-bin, Song Hye-kyo, Lee Sung-min lead winners at Baeksang Arts Awards

Anne Pasajol 04/29/2023

Park Eun-bin won the Daesang award, while Song Hye-kyo and Lee Sung-min bagged the top acting honors for television category at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards held in Incheon, South Korea, on Friday, April 28. Park Eun-bin…

Omega de Saloneras, Carcar City to compete in Daegu Powerful Festival in May

Doris C. Bongcac 04/23/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Less then four months since they won the championship trophy in the Free Interpretation category of Sinulog 2023, the Omega de Saloneras of Bucas Grande Island in Surigao del Norte is now preparing…

North Korea conducts another underwater nuclear drone test

04/08/2023

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has conducted another test of a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, its state media reported on Saturday, the latest demonstration of its military capabilities as it faces off against the United States and South Korea. North Korea tested a…

High activity spotted at North Korea nuclear complex after Kim’s bomb-fuel order – report

Reuters 04/02/2023

WASHINGTON  –  Satellite images show a high level of activity at North Korea’s main nuclear site, a U.S. think tank reported on Saturday after the North Korean leader ordered an increase in production of bomb fuel to expand…

North Korea executes people for South Korean videos, drugs – report

Reuters 03/30/2023

SEOUL — North Korea executes people for drugs, sharing South Korean media, and religious activities as it stifles its citizens’ human rights and freedom, its rival, South Korea, said in a report on Thursday. South Korea’s Unification…

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea says

Reuters 03/19/2023

SEOUL — North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, March 19, according to South Korea and Japan, the latest in a barrage of weapons…

Over 1,000 dead dogs found in horrific animal abuse case in South Korea

The Korea Herald/Asia News Network 03/08/2023

SEOUL — Over a thousand dead dogs were found on the grounds of a house in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province, and police are investigating a man in his 60s on charges of violating animal protection law. The man…

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