South Korea News

Asia Today: Restrictions in S. Korea, India cases hit 2.5M  The Associated Press

Rest of month will be warm but wetter, says weatherman  The Straits Times

South Korea commemorates wartime 'comfort women'  Aljazeera.com

Afghan authorities begin releasing final 400 Taleban prisoners, South Asia News & Top Stories  The Straits Times

South Korea’s Coronavirus Response Under Pressure as Doctors Plan Strike  The Wall Street Journal

Film and TV Picks: Asian Film Archive's For The Record, Korean drama Graceful Friends, and more  The Straits Times

As tensions rise in Asia Pacific, South Korea is building its first aircraft carrier ... complete with US-made fighter jets  CNN

What the rest of the world can learn from South Korea's COVID-19 response: Researcher investigates how South Korean policy enabled the country to flatten the curve without economic disaster  Science Daily

South Korea's Moon replaces some aides amid falling ratings  The Straits Times

South Korea floods, landslides kill dozens, displace thousands  Al Jazeera English

North Korea's Kim sends aid to border city locked down over coronavirus  The Straits Times

A South Korean lawmaker has come under fire for her outfit. Her offense? She wore a dress  CNN

Singapore, Australia sign digital economy pact, Business News & Top Stories  The Straits Times

U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises Stay Digital, as North Korean Threat Grows  The Wall Street Journal

The big lesson from South Korea’s coronavirus testing  Vox.com

South Korean authorities encourage men to marry foreign women. But their brides often become victims of abuse  CNN

Bill Gates urges US to help poorer countries get Covid-19 vaccines  The Straits Times

Today in Pictures, Aug 5, 2020, Photos News & Top Stories  The Straits Times

Coronavirus complicates South Korea flood response as hundreds gather in shelters  The Straits Times

South Korea battles deadly floods and landslides  BBC News

vorfreudens: RT @theseoulstory: WINNER Kim Jinwoo d&~@ated 10 milli&~@ w&~@ to Hope Bridge to help those who were affected by recent heavy rain and flood i…

tae_tae_smile: @bts_big#% who am i kidding they’re probably !@#ly performing in pers!@# in south korea

cypherptjo#^*%: RT @koobiluvr420: IM SO #^IN HAPPY THEY WILL HAVE SOME SORT OF LIVE AUDIENCE THANK #^ING @*@ SOUTH KOREA HAS THEIR %~ TOGETHER

SGDI0R: i guess this is !ly for south korea????? :'c https://t.co/iCwA1CSVBW

Y0NG_FLIGHT: RT @jaehyunsky_: Na Jaemin or also known as “nana” was born @! August 13, 2000 at Je@!ju, South Korea. @! 2013, he was street-casted by SM…

My family and I are going on a 3-day trip to South Korea and I have some questions. -Where do you recommend we go and sightsee? -Where should we stay? My dad is contemplating between those traditional Korean houses (I think they're called guesthouses) we can stay in or a reasonably priced hotel. We haven't got one booked yet since he's still deciding. How much would they cost? -How will we communicate with the people when we don't know the language? -Should we book one of those tour things, where they show you certain spots around the city and translate things for you? I thought this was a good idea at first, but those tour things are usually on a tight schedule and go strictly only to the places they are assigned to. -How do we navigate around? Korea is so different from America. It's kinda confusing. The subway system and streets also confuse me. -Is the Korean currency similar to American currency? The exchange rate? -Where should we eat?

Is it dangerous to travel South Korea if I don't have Korean look and speak Korean language? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/24/racist-monkey-ad-the-africa_n_4156053.html My friends (both white) were intimidated without particular reasons when they were the Capital. (one guy was hit when he told he did not smoke to a girl who works the cigarette promotion in the street. I remember that Korean shop owner shot a black child in LA many years ago.

Is the language spoken/written in North and South Korea like the English spoken/written in USA and UK?

Why does North Korea and South Korea not follow the same economic system?

I want to travel to South Korea, maybe Seoul but I'm not sure. Here's a few facts: I traveling with my mother and 2 younger siblings We either going to be in Seattle, Washington or Portland, Oregon or California. Not sure at this time I want something cheap, safe, and nice Hotel/Motel with swimming pool would be nice. Something close to stores, restaurant, and transportation What place are good to stay in? I would do jimjilbang/hostel but I'm going with family. What is the best and cheapest time to go? What websites are good to get a package deal? or what airline to take? What city should I stay in? Best hotels/motels? or any other ideas? What do when I get there? Any fun ideas? What not to do? I'm only going to visit the country for a week or so. I do plan to move in the future. I have my personal and professional reasons but for now I just want to go for pleasure and learn more about the culture and its people.