Pro and anti-President Yoon Suk-yeol protests have gathered across South Korea’s capital ahead of a court ruling.
North Korea fires missiles as US, South Korea begin their 1st joint military exercise of Trump’s 2nd term
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles … bowed and apologized Monday over the injuries and property damage caused by the bombing, which he said “should have never happened and must never …
(News Focus) U.S. designation of S. Korea as ‘sensitive country’ poses test to alliance
US-sensitive country WASHINGTON, March 14 (Yonhap) — The placement of South Korea on the U.S. Department of Energy’s “sensitive country” list might pose a tricky test to the bilateral alliance, …
Choi Sang-mok to Discuss South Korea’s Temporary Trade Surplus with Trump
Choi Sang-mok to Discuss South Koreas Temporary Trade Surplus with Trump Choi Sang-mok expresses hope for improved trade relations with the U.S. during his recent media interview …
Korea’s leading SMEs collapse under heavy inheritance tax burden
LocknLock, once South Korea’s top airtight container brand, is a well-known example of a company that struggled after being sold due to inheritance tax. Founded in 1978, LocknLock became popular in …
China’s technology shares are sizzling. Just ask South Korean investors
“China’s tech share sector has been booming since the start of this year, beginning with the rise of new concepts fostered by star company DeepSeek,” Haitong Securities said in a note. “Investor …
Amid new Trump era, South Korea considers ‘plan B’ – building its own nuclear weapons
South Korea’s foreign minister told the country’s legislature Wednesday that developing nuclear weapons is not off the table
Navy Supply Ship Completes First Large-Scale Maintenance at South Korean Shipyard
A Lewis and Clark dry cargo ship departed Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard on Wednesday, marking the completion of South Korea’s first maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service of an American naval vessel amid the Navy’s efforts to find yards in the Indo-Pacific to repair ships in theater.
Paradise Co to invest nearly US$400mln to build new Seoul hotel, announces financing
Paradise Co Ltd, an operator in South Korea of foreigner-only casinos, announced on Wednesday a plan to invest KRW575.0 billion (US$396.4 million) to build a new hotel in eastern Seoul’s Jangchung …
Korea to revamp inheritance tax for 1st time in 75 years
Individual shares to be taxed separately, ending decadesold estate-based system South Korea is planning to overhaul its inheritance tax system in 2028, shifting from a tax on entire estates to a levy …