Like many South Korean retail investors, Yun has thousands of won in smaller cryptocurrencies, seen as alternatives to bitcoin, which have plummeted in value as regulators crack down on the sector. By …
BTS’ military postponement in South Korea’s ‘national interest,’ Seoul says
Options for South Korean boy band BTS to postpone mandatory military service is in the country’s “national interest,” a senior military official said.
Coronavirus live: Thailand to mix AstraZeneca and Sinovac shots; toughest curbs in force in South Korea capital
South Korea reported 1,100 new coronavirus cases; England ministers told to brace for 1-2m new cases of coronavirus as final stage of unlocking looms …
No More ‘Gangnam Style’: South Korea’s COVID Rules Demand Slower Workout Music in Gyms
Plenty of gym-goers rely on a good tune to get themselves through that workout, but in South Korea their musical options have just reduced significantly under new COVID-19 rules. To the standard …
South Korea’s COVID rules demand slower workout music in gyms
To the standard restrictions such as social distancing and travel curbs, South Korea has added a requirement … thinking of small and medium-sized business owners and others burdened by the …
N.Korea Dismisses U.S. Humanitarian Aid as ‘Sinister Scheme’
U.S. humanitarian aid is a “sinister political scheme” to put pressure on other countries, a North Korean researcher said, after suggestions from U.S. allies such as South Korea that coronavirus …
South Korea’s Youngest Political Boss Pushes China on Democracy
The 36-year-old leader of South Korea’s biggest opposition party said his fellow millennials will push back against Chinese “cruelty” in places like Hong Kong, indicating a tougher line with Beijing …
South Korea picks Cross River for investments ― Ambassador
The South Korean government has expressed its willingness to invest in Cross River state, describing the state as attractive for investment. The intention …
US, S. Korea Discuss Iran’s Blocked Assets
Top economic officials from South Korea and the United States reached agreement over cooperating on the issue of Iran’s funds frozen in Seoul, the South Korean Finance Ministry said.
South Korea to impose highest restriction level in Seoul; casinos and bars to close down
Due to spike in COVID-19 cases in South Korea, the government is considering to impose restriction in Seoul to combat the pandemic …