Seoul

US, Japan issue new sanctions on North Korea after Ballistic missile test; Biden govt targets three entities

The United States along with Japan and South Korea have issued new sanctions after the Ballistic missile test in response to growing security threats from Pyongyang, reports agencies. 

Dec 02, 2022, 15:54 PM IST

K-pop singer and actor Lee Jihan dies in Itaewon stampede during the Halloween celebration which killed over 100 people in Seoul

Halloween stampede in  Itaewon, Seoul: Lee Jihan first entered the spotlight as a contestant on Mnet's 'Produce 101' season 2 in 2017. He originally auditioned on the show with a cover of EXO's "Overdose" and was eliminated in the fifth episode.

Nov 01, 2022, 11:05 AM IST

More than 150 dead after stampede during Halloween celebration in South Korea's Seoul

Last night, the celebration of Halloween in South Korea's capital Seoul turned into mourning. When there was a stampede in the crowd of around one lakh on the road, hundreds of people got heart attack. More than 150 died due to attack.

Oct 30, 2022, 22:54 PM IST

Two days of national mourning declared in South Korea over Seoul stampede

Two days national mourning have been declared in South Korea following the Seoul Halloween party incident. On the other hand, India has also put South Korea flag half down.

Oct 30, 2022, 15:40 PM IST

Know What Professor Lakhwinder Singh Said On South Korea's Seoul Halloween Stampede

Professor Lakhwinder Singh commented on South Korea's Seoul Halloween Stampede. He Said," The situation like this has never happened before".

Oct 30, 2022, 13:30 PM IST

Seoul Halloween Stampede Raises Questions On Administration's Management For South Korea Halloween Party

A painful accident has come to fore during Halloween in South Korea's Seoul. A stampede broke out when a huge crowd arrived in a Halloween Party. The incident lead to death of many. Now, the question arise that why the administration did not make adequate arrangements to handle the crowd.

Oct 30, 2022, 10:32 AM IST

South Korea Stampede Lead To Death Of Many Due to Heart Attack During Seoul's Halloween Celebration

Halloween celebration turned into mourning in South Korea's Seoul. As per latest reports, many people died due to Heart Attack.

Oct 30, 2022, 10:26 AM IST

Halloween stampede in Seoul kills 151; South Korean president declares mourning period

South Korea: It was the first Halloween event in Seoul in three years after the country lifted Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing.

Oct 30, 2022, 06:18 AM IST

North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles into East Sea: South Korean military

"While strengthening our monitoring and vigilance, our military is maintaining a full readiness posture in close cooperation with the US," the JCS said in a text message sent to reporters.

Oct 01, 2022, 08:34 AM IST

Record rain, flooding leave at least 7 dead in South Korean capital Seoul

In the Gangnam district, some buildings and stores were flooded and were without power, while cars, buses and subway stations were submerged, leaving people stranded.

Aug 09, 2022, 11:38 AM IST

Yash's ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ screened in Seoul, first Kannada film showcased in South Korea

After shattering major box office records upon its release in India and other parts of the world, Yash's 'KGF: Chapter 2' has made its way to South Korea.

May 09, 2022, 18:16 PM IST

North Korea test launches submarine-launched ballistic missile, 8th this year

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not inspect the firing.

Oct 20, 2021, 07:00 AM IST

Military sex crimes, homicides to be tried in civilian courts in South Korea

Under the revised Military Court Act, all sex crimes, as well as violent crimes such as homicides, will be tried from the start at civilian courts, rather than courts-martial.

Aug 31, 2021, 17:05 PM IST

South Korean air force chief steps down after death, sexual abuse of army officer

The Chief of South Korean Air Force, Lee Seong-yong offered to step down a day after an air force master sergeant was arrested on charges of molesting and injuring a female colleague of the same rank in March.

Jun 04, 2021, 18:09 PM IST

South Korea lifts compulsion of mask for COVID-19 vaccinated residents

South Korea has removed the obligation to wear the mask for those who have been vaccinated or got at least first dose of vaccine.

May 26, 2021, 09:35 AM IST

South Korea extends strict quarantine measures for 3 weeks to curb COVID-19 infections

South Korea declares extension of tightened quarantine measures for three more weeks amid the surge in COVID-19 infections, especially in the Seoul metropolitan area. 

May 21, 2021, 14:06 PM IST

US returns 12 out-of-use military bases on Korean Peninsula to Seoul

The United Staes returned 1 closed military bases to South Korean government. Washington, for the first time, handed over military sites at the Yongsan Garrison complex that used to serve as US military headquarters to Seoul.

Dec 11, 2020, 17:38 PM IST

South Korea tightens curbs in Seoul as COVID-19 cases hit new high

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 631 new cases as of midnight Saturday.

Dec 06, 2020, 13:50 PM IST

South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area to battle resurgent coronavirus

South Korea on Tuesday ordered most schools in Seoul and surrounding areas to close and move classes back online, the latest in a series of precautionary measures aimed at heading off a resurgence in coronavirus cases.

Aug 25, 2020, 07:52 AM IST