Pilot injured after helicopter crashes in southern county of Hadong

A Korea Forest Service helicopter crash landed on a hill in the southern county of Hadong on Wednesday and its lone pilot sustained a non-life threatening injury, officials said.

The AS 350 aircraft made by Airbus Helicopters, formerly known as Euro…

Q1 economic growth revised upward to 5.8%

MANILA: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revised upward on Wednesday the first quarter Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5.8 percent from 5.7 percent.

In a statement, the PSA said major contributors to the upward revision wer…

Seoul shares rebound for 2nd day on tech gains after global rout

Seoul shares ended higher for a second straight session Wednesday, helped by tech gains, as investors’ sentiment for risky assets improved following a global stock rout. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stoc…

CWC, PNP to strengthen helpline vs. cyber sexual abuse among kids

MANILA: The Council for Welfare of Children (CWC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippine National Police – Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) to fight the proliferation of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children and C…

Korean Air’s Q2 net down 6 pct on increased fuel, labor costs

Korean Air Co., South Korea’s leading carrier, said Wednesday its second-quarter net profit fell 6 percent on-year due to an increase in fuel and labor costs.

Net profit for the three months ending in June reached 349 billion won (US$251.2 million),…

NU, UP prevail in V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge

MANILA: National University and University of the Philippines Diliman scored similar victories in the 2024 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday.

The Lady Bulldogs overcame a third-set defeat to conquer the Le…

NCSOFT sets up joint venture with Vietnamese game company

NCSOFT Corp., a major South Korean game developer, said Wednesday it has established a joint venture with a Vietnamese IT company as part of efforts to break into the Southeast Asian game market.

NCSOFT and Vietnam’s VNG have signed an agreement tha…