By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, March 1 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s exports fell for the fifth consecutive month in February due mainly to weak global demand for semiconductors amid an economic slowdown, the …
Manage crisis and more to ease tensions with North Korea: Korea Herald contributor
The writer says communication with the countries involved in the region is essential from the perspective of South Korea. Read more at straitstimes.com.
South Korea Feb Exports to Fall at Milder Pace Thanks to Calendar Effects
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports likely fell in February for a fifth straight month, dragged down by weak China-bound shipments, a Reuters survey showed on Monday, although the pace of the decline would ease thanks to favourable calendar effects.
New images offer rare glimpse of the DMZ between North and South Korea where wild animals find peace and flourish
There are 6,168 wildlife species of plants, mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles living on Korea’s heavily militarised borders.
North Korea says it test-fired 4 missiles a day after the U.S. held defense drills
The launch comes a day after the U.S. and South Korea held tabletop exercises simulating a North Korean nuclear attack.
Tech war: US alliance with Japan, Netherlands to ban chip equipment exports to China may spur investment in South Korea
Agreement by the Netherlands and Japan to join the US in restricting chip-related exports to China could benefit South Korea, which could attract semiconductor equipment makers to invest in the country as an alternative production and distribution centre,
No go for humans but wildlife finds sanctuary in DMZ between North and South Korea
Golden eagles, goats and wild cats are among the 6,168 wildlife species found between the two nations which technically remain at war.
South Korea ambassador and embassy staff in India dance to ‘Naatu Naatu’, netizens react
A delightful clip shared on the official Instagram account of Korea Embassy India shows staff of the South Korean embassy in New Delhi dancing their hearts out to RRR’s Oscar-nominated song ‘Naatu …
The heavily armed DMZ separating North and South Korea has become a wildlife haven
Between North and South Korea lies the demilitarized zone (DMZ), one of the world’s most heavily armed borders. The 160-mile stretch is barred with fences and landmines and is largely empty of human activity. But that isolation has inadvertently turned …
I’m an American who’s lived in South Korea for 9 years. Here are 9 things I don’t miss about the US.
In 2013, I moved from Portland, Oregon, to Daegu, South Korea, to teach English. I intended to stay for one year, but I’m still living here nearly a decade later. I’ll always have roots in the US, but Daegu has become my home away from home. Not only have …