From trade and diplomacy to markets and budgets, South Korea struggled to contain the fallout from the president’s brief but shocking martial law attempt last week, just as the country navigates an …
Analysis-From budgets to diplomacy, South Korea reels from martial law fallout as Trump looms
By Ju-min Park, Hyunjoo Jin, Cynthia Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – From trade and diplomacy to markets and budgets, South Korea struggled to contain the fallout from the president’s brief but …
With the US caught off guard, Kim Jong Un may be about to capitalize on South Korea’s turmoil
North Korea has long sought to exploit domestic chaos in South Korea.
Iran’s Bank Mellat Takes Bank of Korea to Court Over Alleged $69M Loss
Iran’s Bank Mellat has filed a lawsuit against the Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea’s central bank, claiming damages of 100 billion won (approximately $69.87 million). The dispute stems from an …
Yoon still controls military, says South Korea as leadership crisis deepens
While Yoon survived an impeachment vote in parliament on Saturday, his party’s decision to delegate presidential authority to the prime minister has plunged the nation into a constitutional crisis …
FirstFT: Assad flees Syria for Moscow after regime toppled
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Starbucks opens cafe with extraordinary views — of North Korea
Coffee lovers can now enjoy their dark roast while taking in a view of the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea — thanks to Starbucks. The Seattle-based chain of coffeehouses on Friday …
Starbucks opens a cafe with a view of North Korea
The Starbucks outlet is one of only a few ways for South Koreans and international tourists to get a look inside North Korea, even if it’s from afar, without setting foot there. It offers an …
Starbucks opens a cafe with a view of North Korea
The Starbucks outlet is one of only a few ways for South Koreans and international tourists to get a look inside North Korea, even if it’s from afar, without setting foot there. It offers an …
California man charged with shipping weapons to North Korea
LOS ANGELES — A California man has been charged with shipping weapons and ammunition to North Korea and told investigators they were to be used for a surprise attack on South Korea, authorities said …