Tag: South Korea

5,000 people rescued from flooding in North Korea in evacuation efforts led by Kim, report says

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — More than 5,000 people isolated by flooding in northwest North Korea were rescued in airlifts and other evacuation...

Olympic organizers apologize for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korea

PARIS (AP) — Olympic Games organizers said they “deeply apologize” for introducing South Korea's athletes as North Korea during the opening ceremony in...

Tottenham agree deal to sign South Korean teenager Yang Min-hyuk

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign South Korean winger Yang Min-hyuk from Gangwon FC.The 18-year-old will remain at K League club...

Kakao founder arrested over alleged market manipulation

Brian Kim, the founder of South Korean internet giant Kakao, was arrested Tuesday on allegations of stock price manipulation related to the company’s...

North Korea warns of 'devastating consequences' over leaflets from South

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea will face "devastating consequences" for dropping anti-Pyongyang leaflets over North Korea, state media KCNA said on Tuesday, citing Kim...

Wolves to submit complaint to UEFA over alleged racist remark aimed at Hwang Hee-chan

Wolverhampton Wanderers say they will be submitting a formal complaint to UEFA following an alleged racist remark made towards Hwang Hee-chan during Monday’s...