The truth about sharks
Research News With shark attacks, or bites, in the news, what’s the story behind the story? July 27, 2015 Danger: shark attack (or more properly, say scientists, shark bite). With…
It’s blackberry season! Summer fruits depend on pollinators. But where have all the bees gone?
Research News Scientist offers insights into national, global pollinator declines July 27, 2015 Blackberries and blueberries. Cherries and peaches. Raspberries and apricots. These and many other summer fruits require pollination…
Seoul court order to compensate victims of Japan’s ‘comfort women’ system finalized; Japan reacts
A South Korean court order to compensate victims of Japan’s so-called ‘comfort women’ system was finalized on Saturday, as the Japanese government made no appeal before the deadline. Japan’s foreign…
President Moon congratulates U.S. President Biden
President Moon Jae-in has sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden congratulating him on his inauguration and expressing hope for a strengthening of the Seoul-Washington alliance. In the letter…
S. Korea hopes to continue playing mediator role and that Biden inherits Singapore summit agreement Updated: 2021-01-21 17:05:18 KST
“The South Korean government will continue to closely cooperate with the Biden administration to make progress in the peace initiative for the Korean peninsula, and do its best to resume…
Delivery workers, employers strike deal to improve working conditions Updated: 2021-01-22 04:31:37 KST
South Korea’s delivery workers have called off a planned strike next week after reaching a final agreement with their employers on better working conditions. The agreement was mediated by the…
As a Southern community changes, an accent fades
Research News Southern accents are declining in North Carolina. What does that tell us about social dynamics? July 27, 2015 For more than half a century, the familiar Southern drawl…
Propelling inter-Korean communication key in Seoul’s 2021 military policy plan Updated: 2021-01-22 10:18:18 KST
Seoul’s defense ministry plans to carry out the inter-Korean Comprehensive Military Agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the border and push for periodic military meetings between the two Koreas. Its…