Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) is often referred to as the “Amazon of South Korea.” It’s a fast-growing e-commerce store that is following a strategy similar to its U.S. counterpart by offering a range of …
South Korea President Lee, Japan PM Ishiba agree to strengthen ties, Lee’s office says
South Korea’s newly-elected President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed during a telephone call to strengthen bilateral ties, a South Korean presidential spokesperson …
On GPS: Young women propel South Korea’s liberals to victory
South Korea elected liberal opposition leader Lee Jae-myung as its new president — six months after the country experienced a shock martial law decree. A key force behind this win? Young women. Fareed speaks with Korea expert Darcie Draudt-Véjares about gender’s role in the election.
Beit Lessin Theater makes history with first performance in South Korea
An Israeli production of “Antigone” wows South Korean audiences at the Busan Festival, marking a historic debut.
Philippines working on code-share deals to expand US services
THE PHILIPPINES is working on code-sharing agreements with South Korean and Japanese carriers to expand connectivity between Manila and the US, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said. “We just …
Denmark’s Antonsen wins first Indonesia Open crown, An downs China’s Wang
Badminton world number three Anders Antonsen clinched his first Indonesia Open title Sunday after beating Chou Tien-chen of Taiwan, while South Korea’s An Se-young won her second championship in …
South Korea’s opposition leader Lee wins election as voters punish conservatives after martial law chaos
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea’s next president on Wednesday following a dramatic snap election six months after the country’s previous leader declared martial law and …
Trump, South Korea’s new president agree to make a deal on tariffs that would satisfy both countries
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung said he and President Donald Trump agreed to quickly work toward a deal on tariffs in their first phone call since Lee’s election victory.
A smuggled North Korean smartphone reveals how the regime censors information, including screenshotting users activities every five minutes
Measures include automatically replacing popular South Korean words with regime-approved terms and recording screenshots of user activity for officials to review.
Philippines orders 12 more FA-50 combat jets from South Korea
Manila has actively purchased frigates, corvettes, aircraft and weapons from South Korean defense firms to modernize its armed forces.