SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Soldiers killed during operations to quell a pro-democracy uprising in 1980 have been relabeled as dead on duty from the previous designation of war dead, the defense ministry said Tuesday, amid efforts to set the record straight on the historic revolt. On May 18, 1980, the military junta, led [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The Chinese government is resorting to violent measures to neutralize Hong Kong protesters calling for democracy. The clash is also spreading throughout universities in South Korea, where banners in support of democracy in Hong Kong are being put up and taken down by supporters and their opposition. Since Monday, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Multiple flights connecting South Korea with Hong Kong were nixed on Monday due to a massive protest at Hong Kong International Airport. According to the transport ministry here, Hong Kong aviation authorities issued a “notice to airmen” saying the airport was shut down as of 5:30 p.m. and will [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — An anti-communist investigation office used by police in the heart of Seoul in the 1970s and 80s to torture anti-government and pro-democracy activists will be turned into a memorial hall of democracy and human rights. The government on Wednesday held a ceremony at the former anti-communism investigation division office [...]