September 28, 2023

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 28)

Time for lawmakers to return to their jobThe Seoul Central District Court has rejected the prosecution’s request for an arrest warrant for Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung on corruption charges. After the decision, Lee can expect a consolida…

Today in Korean history Date: 28-Sep-23

1984 — North Korea delivers humanitarian assistance, including rice and medicine, to South Korean victims of flooding, the first such exchange of aid since the 1950-53 Korean War. North Korea offered the assistance first, and South Korea accepted it….

Traffic jam expected to ease late Thu., 1st day of Chuseok holiday

Korea Expressway Corp. said Thursday the traffic jam on major roads and expressways is expected to ease later in the day, the first day of the Chuseok holiday.Chuseok, which falls on Friday this year, is the Korean autumn harvest celebration during wh…