Day: January 19, 2024

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 19)

The DP raises conspiracy without any proof

The majority Democratic Party (DP) is framing the terrorist attack on its leader Lee Jae-myung last month as a conspiracy. The move has been initiated by Lee himself this time. After returning

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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Jan. 19)

Hostile rhetoric crosses line

More diplomatic approaches needed to ease tensions

In a strongly-worded statement, North Korea is heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula by issuing threats to occupy South Korea in the event of a war. North Korea…

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(LEAD) Seoul shares soar over 1.3 pct on chip rally

South Korean stocks soared more than 1.3 percent Friday as big-cap chip shares rallied following an overnight tech boost on Wall Street. The local currency edged up against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI)

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