South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated a five-term liberal lawmaker as defense minister, breaking with a tradition of appointing retired military generals.
South Korea’s new leaders seek continuity on key defense issues
Washington is reportedly reassessing defense cost-sharing agreements with South Korea, and Trump may want significant increases to Seoul’s contributions.
Iraq removes, South Korea eases restrictions on import of Brazil chicken meat
Iraq removed a trade ban it had imposed on Brazilian chicken meat after a bird flu case on a commercial farm last month, while South Korea eased its restrictions, the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry …
South Korea industry ministry flags concerns over US strike on Iran
A South Korean vice industry minister expressed concern on Monday over the potential impact on the country’s trade from recent U.S. strikes on Iran.
South Korea industry ministry flags concerns over US strike on Iran
A South Korean vice industry minister expressed concern on Monday over the potential impact on the country’s trade from recent U.S. strikes on Iran.
UK lobbies South Korea to switch to Rolls-Royce for new fighter jets, FT reports
British officials are lobbying South Korea to switch to Rolls-Royce from U.S. rival GE Aerospace as the primary engine partner for its fighter jet programme, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
UK lobbies South Korea to switch to Rolls-Royce for new fighter jets, FT reports
British officials are lobbying South Korea to switch to Rolls-Royce from U.S. rival GE Aerospace as the primary engine partner for its fighter jet programme, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
Alibaba Cloud to open new data center in South Korea
Alibaba said the new data center facility is expected to provide improved capacity and localized support for South Korean businesses.
South Korea counts on shipbuilding to ease US tariff woes
Asia’s fourth largest economy South Korea is facing gruelling tariffs by US President Donald Trump, but its shipbuilding industry could prove a useful bargaining chip. Like the Europeans, the US …
Japan and South Korea mark 60 years of ties despite lingering tension and political uncertainty
Japan and South Korea are marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Sunday, as both sides go through a time of political uncertainty and growing tension.