Advancing biological weapons convention (BWC): the Philippine role
By Jesus S. Domingo The 9th Review Conference of the Biological and Toxins Weapons Convention (BWC) concluded in 2022 represents a significant step forward for the convention. According to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the outcome of the conference is “a glimmer of hope in an overall bleak international security environment.” A major achievement was […]
Is the announcement of the final increase in electricity and gas rates imminent as the ruling party and government deliberate?
The government and the ruling party will discuss a plan to raise electricity and gas rates for the second quarter, which will take effect on the 1st of next month. Power of the People Park Loan Policy Committee Chairperson meets with government officials such as the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy at the National […]
[NATIONAL] Revised Japanese textbooks distort wartime forced labor
President Yoon Suk Yeol shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ahead of their bilateral meeting in Tokyo, Japan, March 16. AP-YonhapPrior to the summit between the two countries held in Japan on March 16, President Seok-yeol Yoon shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. AP-Coalition Seoul lodges strong protest over Tokyo’s distortion […]
Upcoming announcement on elecricity and gas rate hikes due to last-minute negotiations.
[앵커] Electricity and city gas rates, which will take effect next month, will be announced later this week. The deficit of KEPCO and KOGAS is large, so it will rise, but last-minute adjustments are being made over the range of hikes. This is Reporter Park Hong-gu on the sidewalk. [기자] The Ministry of Strategy and […]
[NATIONAL] Yoon’s labor reform drive loses momentum
Citizens watch a television broadcast of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Cabinet meeting speech at Seoul Station, March 21. YonhapOn March 21, at Seoul Station, citizens watch President Yoon Seok-yeol’s State Council speech on TV. Union Workweek reform plan likely to fizzle outState working hour reform likely to fade By Nam Hyun-woo President Yoon Suk Yeol’s […]
Making the ‘Kiosk’ Wheelchair-Accessible: Offering Braille and Voice Guidance
Beginning with public, educational, medical, and financial institutions from the end of January next year, ‘unmanned information terminals (kiosks)’ will be accessible to wheelchairs and provide Braille blocks or voice guidance. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that the ‘Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Prohibition of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities and […]
“Our journey has come to an end, Tottenham supporters will always remember Conte’s legacy”
Star News Reporter Lee Won-hee | 2023.03.28 11:46 Antonio Conte, manager of Tottenham. /Photo=AFPBBNews=News1 [이원희 스타뉴스 기자] Antonio Conte (54), who left Tottenham in England, left a farewell message. On the 28th (Korean time), coach Conte uploaded a message expressing his gratitude to the Tottenham club and fans through his SNS. “Soccer is a passion,” […]
“Amidst Recession, World’s Top Shipbuilding Industry Flourishes with 5-Year Work Contract”
3.7 years of dry goods, including 5 years of LNG carriers, have already been secured Hyundai Samho Heavy, the only one in the industry to turn a profit… Recruitment crisis intensifies [앵커] Concerns about an economic recession are emerging due to the continuing trade deficit, but the shipbuilding industry is booming. Depending on the vessel, […]
Today marks the return match of Klinsman Ho in the World Cup against Uruguay.
The soccer team led by coach Klinsman will have an evaluation match against South American powerhouse Uruguay at Seoul World Cup Stadium at 8:00 this evening. This match against Uruguay, the second game since Klinsman took office, is a ‘return match’ in about four months since last year’s World Cup in Qatar. Our national team […]
2 Yoo Ah In Projects Delayed by Netflix Following Drug Use Cases
Netflix officially announced the postponement of the release of two new projects, both dramas and films starring actors Yoo Ah In. Quoting from Soompi on Monday (27/3/2023), a representative from Netflix said that projects such as ‘The Match’ and ‘Goodbye Earth’ starring actor Yoo Ah In would postpone their release for an undetermined time. “After […]