October 10, 2023

No. of foreign drug convicts nearly triples in past 4 yrs

The number of foreigners convicted of drug crimes nearly tripled in the past four years, data showed Tuesday.From 2018-22, the number of foreign drug convicts reached a total of 6,423 after registering a steady rise each year, according to the Nationa…

Seoul shares end lower amid conflict in Middle East

Seoul shares closed lower Tuesday as investors remain cautious due to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 6.15 points, or 0.3 percent, to close at 2,40…