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.
How South Korea Became a Cultural Powerhouse, and What’s Next
With BTS poised to reunite, “Squid Game” returning and a Broadway show winning awards, the Korean cultural wave keeps on rolling.
Last BTS member Suga discharged from South Korean military service, paving way for reunion
Suga, a rapper and songwriter in the global K-pop sensation BTS, has been discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service, marking the official return of all seven members from their …
What North Korea’s New Russian Weapons Tech Means for South Korea
Kyiv has assessed Russia will help Pyongyang set up Shahed drone factories on North Korean soil, posing new challenges for Seoul.
South Korea’s trade chief heads to US from Jun 22 as Trump tariffs cast long shadow
SEOUL: South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo will visit the United States from Jun 22 to Jun 27, the trade ministry said on Saturday (Jun 21), amid intensifying concerns over the impact of US …
Can South Korea’s new president get his country back on track?
But that progress was thrown into question last December when Yoon Suk Yeol, then South Korea’s president, briefly imposed martial law. Although he was ultimately impeached, the episode raised …
Can South Korea’s new president get his country back on track?
But that progress was thrown into question last December when Yoon Suk Yeol, then South Korea’s president, briefly imposed martial law. Although he was ultimately impeached, the episode raised …
Alibaba Cloud to start second data centre in South Korea by June
SEOUL] Alibaba Group Holding will open a second data centre in South Korea by the end of June, accelerating its multibillion-dollar bet on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. Read more …
Can South Korea afford a 4.5-day work week?
One of President Lee’s most eye-catching campaign pledges includes introducing a shorter work week. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.