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South Korea’s former first lady jailed 20 months for bribery
Add a CommentThe wife of South Korea’s ousted former president has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for accepting bribes from the controversial Unification Church. However, the court cleared 52-year-old Kim Keon Hee on charges of stock price manipulation and receiving … Read more →
Black Stars wrap up final training ahead of South Korea friendly
Add a CommentThe Black Stars held their final training session on Monday in preparation for Tuesday’s international friendly against South Korea at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. A total of nineteen players participated in the session under the guidance of head coach … Read more →
South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade
Add a CommentSouth Korea has passed a new law, which aims to end the slaughter and selling of dogs for their meat by 2027. The law aims to end the centuries-old practice of eating dog meat. Dog meat has fallen out of … Read more →
Teacher suicide exposes parent bullying in South Korea
Add a CommentOn 5 June, Lee Min-so* described in her diary the fear that overtook her body as she entered her classroom to teach: “My chest feels too tight. I feel like I’m going to fall somewhere. I don’t even know where … Read more →
Samsung to invest in South Korea mega chip-making plan
Add a CommentElectronics giant Samsung says it plans to invest around 300tn won ($230.8bn; £189.6bn) over 20 years in the South Korean government’s push to develop a mega semiconductor hub in the country. This will be put towards building five chip factories, … Read more →
My parents’ presence in the stands motivated me more against South Korea – Thomas Partey
Add a CommentBlack Stars vice-captain, Thomas Partey, has revealed what contributed to his improved performance in Ghana’s win against South Korea earlier today. He said the presence of his parents at the stadium gave him the extra motivation to give his all … Read more →
Ghana edge out South Korea in gripping game
Add a CommentGhana won an exhilarating match packed with twists and turns against South Korea in front of a vibrant crowd at Education City Stadium in Qatar. A 10-minute spell in the first half by the African nation gave them a 2-0 … Read more →
2022 FIFA WC: Ghana aims to win against South Korea to enhance qualification chances
Add a CommentThe Black Stars of Ghana will face Group H counterparts, South Korea in a must-win match when they travel to the Education City Stadium on Monday, to grab their first win in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar. … Read more →
Government lifts travel ban on South Korea
Add a CommentThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration somewhere in December last year, banned travellers from Malta, South Korea, and Israel from entering the country amid the rising cases in COVID-19 infections. The ban on South Korea was expected to … Read more →
Gov’t extends temporary travel ban on South Korea
Add a CommentThe government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has extended the temporary travel ban on non-Ghanaians travellers from South Korea. In December 2021, the Ministry placed a travel restriction on travellers from Malta, South Korea, and Israel … Read more →
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