Korea to provide $500,000 to Laos for flood, typhoon relief

The Korean government will provide $500,000 in humanitarian aid to Laos to support the nation's relief efforts in response to the recent typhoon and floods, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

2024-09-25

North's escalating rhetoric is a strategy to 'minimize internal unrest,' South says

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's continued harsh rhetoric against South Korea, labeling it as "filthy scum," appears to be a strategy to quell domestic dissatisfaction amid widespread flood damage, said the South Korean government on Monday.

2024-08-12

South offers North humanitarian aid in wake of devastating floods

South Korea offered aid to North Korea as the country grapples with the fallout from massive flooding in its northern regions.

2024-08-01

North Korean leader guides rescue operation for 5,000 residents stranded in flooded areas

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited flood-hit areas near the Amnok River and guided an operation to rescue around 5,000 isolated residents with the military's helicopters, Pyongyang's state media reported Monday.

2024-07-29

Enhancing readiness for weather extremes (KOR)

The state is neglecting its duty to protect lives if it does not enhance the readiness for weather extremes.

2024-07-22

Enhancing readiness for weather extremes

The state is neglecting its duty to protect lives if it does not enhance the readiness for weather extremes.

2024-07-21

Med student who went missing in North Jeolla rains found dead

A medical student who was reported missing after record rains hit North Jeolla was found dead on Friday, about 55 hours after he disappeared.

2024-07-12

Osong flood victims' families demand punishment of senior officials as anniversary march begins

Bereaved families of victims of last year's Osong flood disaster called for the punishment of senior officials responsible as they began a march on Monday to commemorate the anniversary of the tragedy.

2024-07-08

Korea offers $300,000 to Brazil for flood relief

The Korean government decided to provide $300,000 in humanitarian aid to Brazil to support the nation's ongoing relief efforts in response to floods, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

2024-05-29

New CIO chief pledges careful investigation into Marine's death as pressure mounts

Oh Dong-woon, the new chief of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), highlighted the significance of the probe into the death of a young Marine and promised a thorough investigation as he took office on Wednesday.

2024-05-22

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