North KoreaThe sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has lambasted South Korea’s foreign minister for casting doubt over Pyongyang’s claim that the country has no coronavirus cases. North …
North Korea threatens Seoul’s top diplomat over COVID-19 comments
Kim Yo Jong on Wednesday criticized the “reckless remarks” made by South Korea’s foreign minister over Pyongyang’s handling of the coronavirus and warned she would “pay dearly.” …
Singapore fintech startup Rely secures finance facility of up to $75m
The company aims to scale its operations and forge partnerships with major retailers in Singapore, Malaysia, and South Korea.
North Korea berates South Korea’s top diplomat for doubt over ‘zero COVID-19 cases’
North Korea lashed out at South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha for casting doubt over its claim that there were no coronavirus outbreaks there, warning of consequences for her “impudent” …
U.S. Envoy Arrives in South Korea Amid Stalled Efforts to Restart Talks With the North
Washington’s top North Korea envoy arrived in South Korea on Tuesday for what is expected to be his last visit, with little prospect for restarting talks with Pyongyang before incoming U.S. President …
Here’s what South Korea is doing to prevent a third wave of COVID-19
South Korea is imposing stricter coronavirus measures to prevent its third wave COVID-19 infections from getting out of hand. Korea registered more than 600 cases for two days in a row and fears it …
Japan’s Uniqlo closing South Korea stores amid boycott
Big losses have forced Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo to close its stores in South Korea amid consumers’ ongoing boycott of Japanese products.
South Korea warns of ‘medical collapse’ as it races to control coronavirus surge
The growing cases has delivered a blow to South Korea’s vaunted pandemic-fighting system, which successfully blunted previous waves.
Foreign IBs slightly upgrade S. Korea’s growth outlook
Foreign investment banks (IBs) have slightly upgraded their forecasts for South Korea’s economic growth for this year on growing hopes of a recovery, a report showed Monday. However, economic …
COMMENT | Malaysia’s grand delusion 2020
This year 2020 was to be a “coming out” celebration of sorts for Malaysia, akin to South Korea’s glittering 1988 Olympics Game that heralded the nation’s entry into the developed world. Had everything …