Three novels by Nobel winner Han Kang that explain the fragile nature of South Korea
Kang’s novels offer an important lens for understanding Korean history and politics, and the grief and strength of the Korean people.
The Vindicator2d
Pope Francis follows Vatican spiritual retreat as doctors say he’s no longer in imminent danger
Pope Francis participated remotely in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat today after getting good news from his doctors: They upgraded his prognosis and say he is no longer in imminent danger of death as ...
In his own words: Pope Francis has long been up front about his health problems and eventual death
In the 2010 book “On Heaven and Earth,” written alongside his friend the Argentine Rabbi Abraham Skorka, Francis denounced the cruelty that confronts elderly people. He shamed families who shut their ...
What to expect after South Korea’s Constitutional Court rules on the impeachment of President Yoon
South Korea’s Constitutional Court could soon rule whether to dismiss or reinstate impeached conservative President Yoon Suk ...
The Diplomat2d
South Korea’s Imperial Presidency
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s governing style and legislative deadlock engendered calls for constitutional amendment from both ...
TASS Russian News Agency3d
South Korea should consider human rights violations in Ukraine — Russian ambassador
Georgy Zinoviev pointed to the persecution of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Russian language, the ...
Detained South Korean president is freed to cheers and jeers as he faces insurrection trial
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s conservative supporters have accused the courts of wrongfully persecuting him in echoes ...
Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail for his criminal trial over martial law
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, ...
Biznews8d
🔒 RW Johnson: The frightening new multi-polar world
Europe faces uncertainty as Trump's policies weaken US leadership, prompting new alliances and a shift in global power ...
New York Post13d
North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia to back its war against Ukraine, Seoul says
North Korea appears to have dispatched fresh troops to reinforce Russian forces struggling on the Ukrainian front lines, South Korea’s spy network disclosed Wednesday. It remains unclear exactly ...
Associated Press14d
FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firm
(AP Photo/Patrick Sison) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] ROME (AP) — The FBI has accused North ... virtual assets in the past five years, according to South ...
CoinDesk14d
South Korea’s BDACS to Use Ripple Custody for Institutional XRP, RLUSD Holdings
The collaboration aims to bolster Ripple’s ecosystem, enhance RLUSD adoption, and tap into South Korean port city ... OHM, BANANA, ROME, BURGER, SPIRIT, and ORCA. He provides over $1,000 to ...