The ministry in charge of inter-Korean affairs called on North Korea to “immediately” stop the acts that violate the property rights of South Korean owners. “Despite our repeated urging and warnings, …
Amazon’s game-streamer Twitch to quit South Korea, citing savage network costs
Amazon’s game-streaming business Twitch has announced it will quit South Korea, citing network access costs ten times higher than those it pays in any other nation.… Twitch lets gamers stream their play in realtime, with some streamers winning …
U.S., South Korea celebrate 70-year alliance to preserve peace in the Pacific
This year, special events in Hawaii and South Korea marked the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea Mutual Defense Treaty — a U.S. promise to defend South Korea against external aggression, …
South Korea pushes ‘carbon-free’ plan, but its shift to renewables has slowed
SEOUL — South Korea is rolling out a new “carbon-free” campaign at this year’s COP28 that it says will reposition Seoul as a global leader in decarbonization. But climate experts and advocates say the plan, which promotes some fossil fuel power generation, merely masks South Korea’s dependence on nonrenewable energy sources.
North and South Korea are taking their missile race underwater. Here’s how their new missile-launching submarines stack up
North and South Korea both want a second-strike or even a secure pre-emptive strike capability that is less vulnerable to attacks by the other.
North Korea’s Rush to Spotlight Kim’s Daughter Reveals Succession Plans, Minister Says
North Korea’s Succession ChallengesKim Jong Un’s Daughter Comes into the Spotlight South Korea’s Minister of Unification, Kim Yeon Ho, stated that North Korea’s continued promotion of Kim Jong …
ASEAN, Japan, China, S. Korea to launch funding for future disasters
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Japan, China and South Korea agreed Thursday to launch an emergency financing p …
Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India
Indonesia is considering granting visa-free entry to nationals of 20 countries, including the United States, China, Australia, India, South Korea, Germany, Britain and France, to boost its tourism and economy,
South Koreans’ Assets Shrink After Soaring Rates Hit Real Estate
Assets held by South Korean households shrank for the first time in data going back a decade after the central bank rapidly raised interest rates, contributing to a correction in the property market.
National security advisers of US, South Korea and Japan will meet to discuss North Korean threat
The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul this week to discuss North Korea’s military threat and other issues as they continue to promote trilateral