South Korea

China suspends short-term for South Koreans over Covid-19 curbs

Published on: January 10, 2023
10:32

Beijing, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) China announced on Tuesday the suspension of short-term visas for South Korean citizens, in reciprocity for Seoul's curbs to passengers coming from Chinese territory, under the argument of avoiding Covid-19 outbreaks.

Choo warns that economy to worsen in South Korea in 2023

Published on: December 15, 2022
09:34

Seoul, Dec 15 (Prensa Latina) Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho warned Thursday that the economy in South Korea will continue to decline in 2023 due to the effects on exports.

South Korea reports over 77,000 Covid-19 cases daily

Published on: December 6, 2022
10:01

Seoul, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) On Tuesday, new Covid-19 cases in South Korea rose significantly and exceeded 77,000 contagions, the Korean Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported in this capital.

DPRK accuses South Korea of exacerbating tension in frontline

Published on: December 5, 2022
11:59

Pyongyang, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina) The Army of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Monday confirmed that it responded to a military provocation from South Korea by firing warning shots, and accused Seoul of exacerbating tensions in the frontline.

Subway workers end strike in South Korean capital

Published on: December 1, 2022
10:51

Seoul, Dec 1 (Prensa Latina) On Thursday, unionized Seoul Metro workers reached a deal with the South Korean Government on a corporate restructuring plan, which ended a strike that caused service disruptions in the capital region.

Cement industry is first hit sector by national strike in South Korea

Published on: November 25, 2022
13:09

Seoul, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) South Korea's cement industry on Friday reported its first losses due to the truckers' strike, which, if it continues, will affect the automotive and petrochemical sectors to a greater extent, Yonhap reported.

DPRK denounces increase of hostilities by Seoul in service of the US

Published on: November 24, 2022
11:04

Pyongyang, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday denounced the Seoul Government, mainly President Yoon Suk-yeol, as leading promoters of the conflict on the Korean peninsula at the service of the United States.

South Korea’s top police commanders under investigation over tragedy

Published on: November 8, 2022
12:50

Seoul, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) A special investigation team on Tuesday reported about 55 offices, mostly police officers, as part of inquiries into a deadly stampede during Halloween celebrations.

Korean peninsula is under tension due to more military actions

Published on: November 3, 2022
09:56

Seoul, Nov 3 (Prensa Latina) Tensions on the Korean peninsula continued Thursday after the launch of new missiles from North Korea, and South Korea's decision to extend the joint military drill with the United States.

DPRK condemns US-South Korea military drills

Published on: October 8, 2022
13:50

Pyongyang, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of National Defense of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea rejected the joint military drills between the United States and the Republic of Korea on Saturday and considered that the maneuvers are a provocation to its country.

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