Japan’s exports rose 2 per cent in December, while South Korea’s exports to China increased 19 per cent this month.
Kim Jong-un outlaws slang from South Korea
Kim Jong-un has banned books, music, films, television and now slang from South Korea to curb the influence of his democratic neighbour.Leaked documents obtained by defector organisations in the south …
Seoul to procure enough COVID-19 vaccines for North, South Korea
(UPI) –South Korea is preparing to secure more COVID-19 vaccines via technology transfer from U.S. manufacturers Novavax Inc. and Moderna, allowing the country to produce local doses and enough …
Iran, South Korea bank negotiating new account after capture of tanker
Iran and South Korea are discussing creating a new bank account for the Iranian Embassy in Korea amid a standoff over a seized tanker.
Samsung heir’s prison sentence casts a shadow on South Korea’s tech titan
The man who calls the shots at Samsung was just sent to prison for the second time in less than five years. Even if the South Korean tech giant can keep its day-to-day business humming in his absence, …
Asia-Pacific Shares Finish Mostly Higher Amid More Than 2.6% Gains in Hong Kong, South Korea
Pacific stock indexes were mixed but mostly higher on Tuesday, led by more than two-percent gains in Hong Kong and South Korea. China struggled, however, as a rise in coronavirus cases offset the …
Asia-Pacific Shares Finish Mostly Higher Amid More Than 2.6% Gains in Hong Kong, South Korea
Pacific stock indexes were mixed but mostly higher on Tuesday, led by more than two-percent gains in Hong Kong and South Korea. China struggled, however, as a rise in coronavirus cases offset the …
North Korea cracks down on foreign media, speaking styles
North Korea is imposing stiff fines or prison for anyone caught enjoying South Korean entertainment or copying the way South Koreans speak as leader Kim Jong Un steps up a war on outside influences …
South Korea Sees Biden in Office as ‘Turning Point’ for North Peace Talks
“The ROK Government expects the new U.S. administration and North Korean authorities to move forward in building relations through dialogue and negotiations in a more flexible manner,” a South Korean …
South Korea’s Moon Replaces Top Diplomat as Biden Takes Office
President Moon Jae-in named a key figure in recent talks with Pyongyang to serve as South Korea’s diplomat just ahead of the leadership change in the U.S.