As such, Rami, whose real name is Shin Ha-ram, will not take part in the remaining stops of the Asian leg of Babymonster’s world tour. These include the upcoming show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on May 17 as well as concerts in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan.Continue Reading
The physical challenge was only one part of her transformation. After the month, Song emerged with a renewed outlook on life, a reverence for the sea and its inhabitants, as well as deep bonds with the local community. When asked about how she bridged the generational differences between her andContinue Reading
UPGRADING RELATIONS Singapore’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Eric Teo said the two countries have treaded a similar path without any natural resources, relying only on their people to attain success. “We not only rank among each other’s top 10 trading and investment partners, we also collaborate closely inContinue Reading
Our final port of Kushiro appeared through morning fog, its city market offering a final opportunity to indulge in the ocean’s bounty – mounds of uni, buttery toro, and sweet crab arranged with gastro-porn precision. Along one of the main thoroughfares, we discovered a traditional artisan workshop where calligraphic sealsContinue Reading
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the first day of a two-day weapons test of the vessel this week, according to Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency, during which he ordered officials to work on “accelerating the nuclear armament of the navy”. North Korea has said the destroyer, whichContinue Reading
SEOUL: Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on Thursday (May 1) without detention for abuse of power over his martial law declaration, prosecutors said, adding to the impeached ex-leader’s legal jeopardy. The new indictment comes as Yoon stands trial for orchestrating an insurrection with his Dec 3 martialContinue Reading
SEOUL: South Korea’s Supreme Court will issue a ruling on Thursday (May 1) in a case involving presidential frontrunner Lee Jae-myung, which could disqualify the former opposition party leader from contesting the country’s Jun 3 election. Lee, the candidate of the liberal Democratic Party, which controls parliament, leads opinion polls toContinue Reading
SEOUL: Around 600 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia against Ukraine have been killed and thousands more wounded, a Seoul lawmaker said on Wednesday (Apr 30), after Pyongyang officially confirmed deploying troops to aid Moscow. “So far, North Korean troop casualties are estimated at around 4,700, including approximately 600 deaths,”Continue Reading
SEOUL: The South Korean city of Daegu ordered on Monday (Apr 28) more than 1,200 residents to evacuate after strong winds whipped up a wildfire and prompted the closure of a highway in the area due to concerns about the blaze. The wildfire began at around 2pm (1pm, Singapore time)Continue Reading
SEJONG, South Korea: A senior South Korean government official ruled out on Monday (Apr 28) that Seoul would agree to a trade package with Washington by the time the country holds a presidential election on Jun 3, and flagged challenges to reaching a deal even before early July. The countries lastContinue Reading
