North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) off its east coast on Friday, South Korea’s military said, while wrapping up nearly two weeks of major drills aimed at deterring its …
North Korea set to conduct nuclear test anytime, U.S. and South Korea say
U.S., South Korean and Japanese officials are bracing for what would be Pyongyang’s first nuclear test in years, amid already heightened global tensions.
South Korea to take part in Japanese naval fleet review
South Korea will take part in Japan’s naval fleet review next month, South Korea said on Thursday, despite objections to Japan’s use of its “Rising Sun” flag, as South Korea seeks to mend ties with …
South Korea’s central bank loosens collateral policies to ease bond market jitters
SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank on Thursday (Oct 27) said it will loosen collateral policies for local financial institutions applying for loans from the Bank of Korea to mitigate the tightening of …
Philippine fashion lands in Seoul, South Korea
To promote the Philippine creative sector and fashion industry, Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Seoul has partnered with the Manila Fashion Festival to host a fashion exhibit in South …
Afraid of Kim’s nukes? Build a bunker, South Korean professor says
If North Korea unleashes a nuclear attack on the South, architecture professor Lee Tae-goo has a plan: he’ll retreat to his purpose-built bunker and stay underground for at least two weeks to avoid …
Buhari eyes over $1.3bn trade with South Korea
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari(retd), on Wednesday in Seoul, invited top Korean business executives to increase their investments in Nigeria, while his regime would continue to make …
Westinghouse tries to exclude South Korea from Poland’s NPP project
In a legal filing, Westinghouse said KHNP’s reactor design includes intellectual property licensed by Westinghouse and requires permission from Westinghouse before being transferred to Poland and any …
We’re a lot more bearish on South Korea’s 2023 economic outlook, says economist
As we enter recession territory next year, we’ll find much of tech is earnings resilient, says Citi’s Chronert Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and …
Analysis: Deal for reducing military tensions with North Korea could go ‘back to square one’
A 2018 military agreement between North Korea and South Korea designed to prevent inadvertent clashes along their shared border may be at risk after the South accused the North of violating the deal …