President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed wanting to build nuclear-powered submarines at home, despite President Trump’s suggestion that they be built in the United States.
Tag: South Korea
120,000 Home Cameras Were Hacked for Sexual Videos, South Korean Police Say
The authorities arrested four people this week in the latest turn in the country’s effort to stop exploitative recordings.
State Department Boosts Resources to Process Business Visas for South Koreans
The Trump administration has been trying to repair the damage from the detention of hundreds of South Koreans in an immigration raid in Georgia.
Worker Cleared of Stealing Snacks From Office Fridge After 2 Years in Court
A South Korean man accused of stealing a Choco Pie and a mini custard cake was acquitted after a prosecution that drew widespread criticism.
U.S. Air Force Searches for Fallen Reaper Drone in Yellow Sea
The MQ-9 Reaper was conducting a routine mission when it fell into the ocean on Monday near a U.S. military base in South Korea.
Ferry Crashed After Operator Was Distracted by His Phone, Officials Say
The operator and two other officers were charged with gross negligence after the ferry ran aground in South Korea on Wednesday carrying 267 people.
Jeju Air Crash Investigators to Hold Public Hearing as They Face Criticism
With the cause of the disaster in South Korea still unclear after nearly a year, victims’ families have questioned the credibility and impartiality of the inquiry board.
Trump Gives Legs to South Korea’s Dream for Nuclear-Powered Subs
For decades, Washington blocked Seoul’s desire for the attack submarines over concerns about nuclear proliferation. President Trump reversed that policy last month, but left key questions unresolved.
A.I. Cheating Rattles Top Universities in South Korea
As many elite colleges struggle to adapt to the technology, the nation’s most prestigious universities said dozens of students used artificial intelligence tools to cheat.
Some South Korean Workers Return to Georgia Factory After U.S. Reissues Visas
The State Department has reissued visas for many workers detained in a September raid, lawyers said, as the Trump administration tries to undo damage from the operation.