A person looks at sunflowers in bloom in Chuncheon, Gangwon, on Aug. 12.YONHAP
Good evening on this slightly cooler Wednesday in Seoul. I'm back in the pilot's seat today, ready to bring you all the stories you need to know in Korea!
In today's news, North Korea launched at least one missile off its east coast ahead of a joint military exercise between the South and the United States. In other news, Samsung has revealed its new-generation "rollable" display, which is likely to shake up the market. Actor Ha Young released a written letter apologizing for her great-grandfather's colonial-era record.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile just six days after previous launch
North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, days ahead of a joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States.
“We have detected the missile launched from the Wonsan area of North Korea toward the East Sea at around 6 a.m.,” South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
The missile flew more than 700 kilometers (435 miles) and marked North Korea’s 11th ballistic missile launch this year.
Samsung's next foldable frontier is rollable: What we know so far
Samsung still dominates the foldable market, but price-cutting Chinese manufacturers and Apple, with its famously loyal user base, are working tirelessly to catch up in the race.
Half-price beef, 3,490 won chicken: Homeplus reopens all 67 stores and tests survival with deep discounts
The struggling retailer is offering up to 50 percent off beef, pork and other goods as it resumes operations and seeks approval for its rehabilitation plan.
