Tag: Seoul
How a bunch of green onions became the central topic of South Korea’s elections
Koreans call it “jjokpa”. This green onion is widely used in the traditional cuisine of this Asian country of 51 million inhabitants. It is used to make very popular broths…
“I have no intention of avoiding a war…” But anyway, what is Kim Jong-un playing at?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared South Korea his “main enemy,” disbanded agencies dedicated to reunification, fired serial missiles and threatened war over any territorial violations “even if only by…
North Korea fires more than 60 shells near South Korean island of Yeonpyeong
North Korea fired more than 60 shells near the remote South Korean island of Yeonpyeong on Saturday, the South Korean army announced, the day after a first salvo from Pyongyang…
Pyongyang fires some 200 shells offshore, orders civilians on South Korean island to evacuate
Seoul on Friday ordered the evacuation of residents from Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong islands near North Korea, after Pyongyang fired around 200 artillery shells off its west coast. “The North Korean…
North Korea fires some 200 shells, Seoul evacuates civilians
By Le Figaro with AFP and Reuters Published 35 minutes ago, Update 1 minute ago North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. STR / AFP At the end of a meeting of…
New Year’s Eve: It’s already 2024 in Sydney and Seoul
New Year’s Eve In Sydney and Seoul it is already 2024 Sydney welcomes the New Year with a gigantic fireworks display. photo © Dan Himbrechts/AAP/dpa While it’s already 2024 in…
Lee Sun-kyun, South Korean actor of the film “Parasite”, found dead at 48
The world of South Korean cinema is in mourning. Actor Lee Sun-kyun, famous for his role in the film Parasite carried in triumph at the 2020 Oscars, was found dead,…
North Korea fires ballistic missile, Seoul says
South Korea’s military said North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, on Sunday. “The North fired one or more unidentified…
“Before, the Koreans didn’t care about PSG”… How the Kang-in Lee hype is making Paris happy
In this wonderful world of football, you have certainly not escaped the footix, these somewhat cardboard supporters who move from team to team depending on (good) results. You won’t escape,…
Spy satellite is in orbit, Seoul says
The UN resolutions are clearly not a hindrance for North Korea, which launched its first spy satellite on Tuesday. The next day, its southern neighbor estimates that the satellite has…