A set of new laws went into effect in December, effectively prohibiting cafes from displaying live wild animals unless they are registered as zoos or aquariums.
South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat trade
The South Korean Parliament passed a bill to ban the selling or production of dog meat. Parliament voting: On Tuesday, the bill was approved by the National Assembly with a unanimous 208-0 vote. While formal endorsement by the Cabinet Council and the signature of President Yoon Suk-yeol are still required for it to become law,
South Korea says North Korea may sell new type of ballistic missiles to Russia
Shin Won-sik, Minister of Defence of South Korea, has said that North Korea may sell Russia new types of tactical missiles in addition to the alleged supply of short-range ballistic missiles for Moscow’s use in the war with Ukraine.
Korea, what’s next?
Hallyu, or the “Korean Wave,” has exerted its cultural influence across the world, but this is just the crest of South Korean …
(LEAD) Spy chief nominee denies benefits from dubious property deal with Exxon Mobil
Cho Tae-yong, the nominee to be South Korea’s spy chief on Thursday denied allegations that he had reaped financial benefits from a dubious property deal with a South Korean affiliate of U.S. oil …
(LEAD) White House official not aware of any indications about N. Korea-Hamas military cooperation
A White House official said Wednesday that he has not seen any indication of military cooperation between North Korea and the Hamas militant group, despite the South Korean spy agency’s assessment …
North Korea has ‘no intention of avoiding war,’ will annihilate South Korea if threatened, Kim Jong Un says
North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un said this week he is not concerned with avoiding an armed conflict with South Korea, state media reports. The dictator made the comments while touring a …
South Korea’s Latest Debt Wreck Faces Creditor Vote on Thursday
Taeyoung Engineering & Construction, the distressed developer that’s raised the threat of more project finance crises in South Korea, faces a creditor vote Thursday on its restructuring plan.Most Read …
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits weapons factories and takes aim at the South
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited arms factories this week, state-run broadcaster KRT reported. It also said Kim described South Korea as the “principal enemy.” …
Dog Meat to Be Removed from the Menu in South Korea After Country Outlaws Centuries-Old Practice
South Korea has passed a law banning the sale of dog meat. The bill was passed on Tuesday, and it will prevent the breeding, farming and selling of dogs for their meat, which has been in practice in …