After flying into Seoul, I tested positive. Before I knew it, I was in a government-run hostel, says academic Tae Hoon Kim …
Myanmar: reporting the coup
BBC Burmese editor Soe Win Than tells us about events leading up to the coup, and reactions in Myanmar, where the transition to democracy has proved short-lived. My Home Town: Changwon, South Korea …
North Korea bans ‘capitalist’ blacked out car windows (which allowed citizens to watch foreign media without being seen)
Authorities fear that young people in North Korea are consuming music and films from South Korea while riding in the back of cars and taxis (pictured, a car with tinted windows in Kim Jong-un’s …
U.S., South Korea nearing end of burden sharing negotiations, reports say
South Korea said negotiations with the United States on the Special Measures Agreement is likely to conclude soon.
Kia Seeks Partners to Build Apple Car in Georgia
The South Korean auto maker’s proposal would involve a multibillion-dollar investment, according to people familiar with the matter. If successful, it would thrust the iPhone maker into the car …
Kia Seeks Partners to Build Apple Car in Georgia
The South Korean auto maker’s proposal would involve a multibillion-dollar investment, according to people familiar with the matter. If successful, it would thrust the iPhone maker into the car …
Kia Has Approached Partners About Plan to Build Apple Car in Georgia
The South Korean auto maker’s proposal would involve a multibillion-dollar investment, according to people familiar with the matter.
A $2 Billion Purchase of Korea Bonds in a Day Creates a Stir
A sudden $2 billion inflow into South Korean bonds in one day is fueling chatter over who’s behind the purchase.
South Korea advises caution on AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for elderly
A panel of South Korean advisers has urged caution over the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for people older than 65, citing a lack of data, the food and drug safety ministry said on Friday. A …
Following GameStop, South Korea Financial Regulator Extends Ban on Short Sales
South Korea’s ban on domestic short-selling will last through May after last week’s GameStop price pump. A partial ban will still exist after.