September 19, 2024

3.9 magnitude earthquake hits northwestern N. Korea: KMA

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck North Korea’s northwestern province bordering China on Thursday, which is believed to be a natural one, the South Korean weather agency said.

The quake struck an area 7 kilometers northeast-east of Ryongrim in Jagan…

Tigers manager trying to help MVP candidate reach rare milestone

– Now that the Kia Tigers have booked a ticket to the championship series in South Korean baseball, manager Lee Bum-ho can breathe a little bit and tweak his lineup however he sees fit — to give some regulars much-needed rest and, in case of one par…

(LEAD) Seoul shares end higher after Fed’s rate cut

– Seoul shares ended higher Thursday as investors cheered the U.S. Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in more than four years. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 0.21 percent, or 5…

(LEAD) Seoul shares end higher after Fed’s rate cut

– Seoul shares ended higher Thursday as investors cheered the U.S. Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in more than four years. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 0.21 percent, or 5…