South Korea’s parliament has passed a bill allowing the biggest K-pop stars, such as BTS, to delay their compulsory military service until the age of 30. All able-bodied Korean men aged between 18 and …
‘Stealing our culture’: South Koreans upset after China claims kimchi as its own
Agriculture ministry drawn in to row after state media prompts backlash with claims that China leads global kimchi industry …
South Korea to delay new tax regime on cryptocurrencies until 2022
The South Korean government has officially postponed a new tax regime on cryptocurrency gains until 2022. According to Yonhap on Dec. 1, the planning and finance committee of South Korea’s national …
GM’s Union in South Korea Votes Against Tentative Labour Deal: Official
The union representing workers for General Motors Co in South Korea have voted against a preliminary labour deal with the automaker, an union official told Reuters on Tuesday. The result came after …
South Korea to delay new tax regime on cryptocurrencies until 2022
The South Korean government has officially postponed a new tax regime on cryptocurrency gains until 2022. According to Yonhap on Dec. 1, the planning and finance committee of South Korea’s national …
GM’s Union in South Korea Votes Against Tentative Labour Deal: Official
The union representing workers for General Motors Co in South Korea have voted against a preliminary labour deal with the automaker, an union official told Reuters on Tuesday. The result came after …
S.Korea shares jump 1.7% on upbeat trade, manufacturing data
SEOUL, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares jumped on Tuesday as upbeat trade and manufacturing data lifted hopes of a swifter economic recovery from …
S.Korea shares jump 1.7% on upbeat trade, manufacturing data
SEOUL, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares jumped on Tuesday as upbeat trade and manufacturing data lifted hopes of a swifter economic recovery from …
Panicking Kim Jong Un has had two people executed and locked down Pyongyang as he tries to tackle coronavirus and its economic damage, South Korea claims
Kim Jong Un executed a high-profile money changer in Pyongyang last month after holding the person responsible for a falling exchange rate, according to South Korean leaders.
New ‘BTS Law’ Is Passed in South Korea. An Army of Fans Rejoice.
The oldest member of BTS was saved at the last minute from having to join the military under the country’s conscription system.