Born in what is now North Korea, he was known for his cheeky grin and folksy wisecracks as the host of South Korea’s weekly “National Singing Contest” for more than three decades.
Author: Victoria Kim
Hungary’s Oil Embargo Exemption Is a Sign of Orban’s Affinity for Russia
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has spoken admiringly of President Vladimir Putin and expressed sympathy for his security demands to NATO.
Sounds of bombardment drown out the ‘last bell’ for the final day of school in Ukraine.
On what is usually a day of festivities and fun, many of Ukraine’s students ended the academic year amid the sounds of war or from abroad.
Why Australians Must Vote on Election Day
Compulsory voting is seen as forcing candidates toward the political center.
Australian Democracy Comes With a Side of Grilled Onions
In a beloved tradition, every Election Day sausages are sold near polling stations as fund-raisers for local schools, churches and community groups.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Urges Voters to Opt for What They Know
His tenure hasn’t always been smooth, with moments that have tested the Australian public’s faith in his leadership
North Korea’s Covid Outbreak Continues to Worsen
Nearly 1.5 million people have presented with a fever and 56 have died in what the country said was its first outbreak, according to state media.
As Ambassadors Left Town, the Pope’s Emissary Remained in Kyiv
Through shelling, street fights in the suburbs and the flight of thousands through Ukraine’s capital, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission stayed put.
Ukrainians Far From Home Struggle to Protect Family With Dementia
Millions of Ukrainians have been displaced since the war started. Many elderly or disabled people have been unable or unwilling to leave their homes.