South Korea failed to shoot down five North Korean drones that entered its airspace. Here’s how the country plans to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself.
Why US policy on North Korea should prioritize nonproliferation, not denuclearization
While the United States and South Korea can’t stop North Korea’s nuclear program, they must reduce Kim’s incentive to use a nuclear weapon.
South Korea-based music and media giant Kakao Entertainment secures $966m investment from sovereign wealth funds
Korea-based Kakao Entertainment, a subsidiary of Kakao Corp, just raised 1.2 trillion South Korea Won (approx $966m) from what it says are “leading sovereign wealth funds”. It plans to use the …
South Korea-based music and media giant Kakao Entertainment secures $966m investment from sovereign wealth funds
Korea-based Kakao Entertainment, a subsidiary of Kakao Corp, just raised 1.2 trillion South Korea Won (approx $966m) from what it says are “leading sovereign wealth funds”. It plans to use the …
South Korea Report: sales rise 2% in December, down 3% in 2022
Domestic sales by South Korea’s five main automakers combined rose by just under 2% to 131,526 units in December 2022 from 129,392 units a year earlier, according to preliminary wholesale data …
China’s visa freeze disrupts Japanese, Korean business plans
On Wednesday, Chinese officials followed up by halting port visas and visa-free transit through China for Japanese and South Korean citizens. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin defended …
Missing teenage girls in Pakistan ran away to meet BTS, police say
Two teenage girls reported missing in Pakistan last week have been found more than 750 miles from home after attempting to travel to South Korea to meet K-pop super band BTS, police in the South Asian …
Japan, South Korea protest China visa stoppage in COVID spat
Japan and South Korea defended their public health restrictions on travelers from China on Wednesday, a day after China stopped issuing new visas in both countries in apparent retaliation.
China clashes with its neighbors after reopening to the world with Covid surging
The country has stopped issuing short-term visas in South Korea and Japan in response to restrictions on travelers from China, where a surge in cases has spurred global concern.
China’s Rising COVID Death Toll
Satellite images suggest higher number of deaths as China suspends short term visas for South Korean and Japanese travelers in retaliatory measure.