Officials in South Korea and Australia have cited concerns about user data and national security as reasons to block the buzzy AI service from China.
‘At risk of extinction’: South Korea’s second city fears demographic disaster
Busan is shrinking faster than any other metropolitan area in a country with the world’s lowest fertility rate
South Korea: Yoon’s supporters show their support for him at a time of political uncertainty in the country
Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol protested again in Seoul on Saturday to show their support for him during political uncertainty in the country after Yoon’s failed martial law declaration in December.
North Korea’s Kim slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program …
[Minute to Read] South Korea’s preliminary ‘Blue Whale’ drilling fails to prove viability
The Minute to Read (Weekend) series provides a quick overview of significant events in Korea from the week, conveniently condensed into a one-minute read. Here’s a recap of what happened this week: …
US bases in South Korea recover after snowstorm spurs closures, travel restrictions
Only mission-essential personnel are to report to work at Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base as a winter storm is expected to bring 3 to 5 inches of snow by noon Friday.
Alchemy Pay gains South Korea e-finance registration with EZPG deal
Through this partnership, Alchemy Pay enhances its capabilities to support the ‘seamless’ exchange of crypto assets.
Commander of South Korean special forces unit says he was asked to help Yoon’s martial law bid
SEOUL: The commander of a crack South Korean special forces unit told a court on Thursday (Feb 6) he had been asked by a superior officer how to cut electricity to parliament during last year’s failed
Carmaker Kia becomes latest global firm to face tax trouble in India
Indian tax authorities have sent a confidential notice to South Korean car maker Kia Motors accusing it of evading millions of dollars in taxes. The amount could be as high as $155m (£125m) and the …
South Korea’s SK Innovation expects 2025 refining margins to remain flat
SK Innovation Co Ltd, owner of South Korea’s top refiner SK Energy, said it expects refining margins to remain flat in 2025 due to rising jet fuel demand, despite production increases expected in countries such as the U.