South Korea will reimpose a ban on nightclubs, karaoke bars and other nightly entertainment facilities, authorities said on Friday, after the number of new coronavirus cases surged. “Signs of a fourth …
Iran frees South Korean ship it held amid dispute over funds
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A South Korean oil tanker held for months by Iran amid a dispute over billions of dollars seized by Seoul was freed and sailed away early Friday, just hours ahead of …
Iran Releases South Korean Oil Tanker Seized Over Frozen Funds
SEOUL—Iran released a South Korean oil tanker that it had detained for three months, Seoul said, signaling a potential end to a diplomatic quarrel over frozen bank funds. The Hankuk Chemi, a South …
North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing COVID-19, dashing Seoul’s hopes
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea said on Tuesday it would not take part in the Tokyo Olympics due to coronavirus concerns, dashing South Korean hopes that the Games could be a catalyst to revive peace …
Couple Mistakenly Defaces $400,000 Artwork in South Korea Gallery
An artwork worth more than $400,000 on display in South Korea was accidentally defaced last week by a couple who thought spectators were meant to participate in the art. The painting, “Untitled” by …
South Korea’s Ruling Party Suffers Devastating Defeat in Mayoral Elections
South Korea’s Ruling Party Suffers Devastating Defeat in Mayoral Elections SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s ruling party suffered a devastating defeat in a special election for …
Elections cast doubt on South Korea’s outreach to Pyongyang
South Korean president Moon Jae-in enters a polling booth to cast his ballot for the Seoul mayoral by-election © AP Share on Twitter (opens new window) Share on Facebook (opens new window) Share on …
Election Rout Signals a Shift in South Korea’s Political Scene
By Choe Sang-Hun SEOUL — In his last year in office, President Moon Jae-in of South Korea has seen his approval ratings in a tailspin. His trademark North Korea diplomacy remains in tatters. Citizens …
South Korea pulls ahead of Italy in per capita GDP ranking
South Korea’s ministry of economy and finance said Wednesday South Korea’s per capita nominal GDP reached $31,497, edging out G7 member Italy last year, when the global coronavirus pandemic shut down …
South Korea pulls ahead of Italy in per capita GDP ranking
South Korea’s ministry of economy and finance said Wednesday South Korea’s per capita nominal GDP reached $31,497, edging out G7 member Italy last year, when the global coronavirus pandemic shut down …