Iran’s seizure of a South Korean-flagged oil tanker comes after Tehran had urged Seoul to release billions of dollars of Iranian assets frozen in South Korea under US sanctions.
Govt. to enter new accord with S. Korea to obtain US $ 500mn in development financing
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa tabled the proposal in his capacity as the Finance Minister, on Monday … Recently, Prime Minister Rajapaksa extended an invitation to South Korea’s Prime Minister …
South Korea to inject US$81 million won to develop homegrown weapons parts in 2021
to boost the regional economy and create new jobs through the localization business,” agency chief Kang Eun-ho said. Defense Minister Suh Wook earlier said over 80 percent of South Korea’s 100 …
South Korea Shares Likely To See More Profit Taking On Thursday
The South Korea stock market on Wednesday halted the seven-day winning streak in which it had surged more than 250 points or 9 …
Coronavirus live news: Thai PM urges people to ‘just stay home’; Singapore will let police access contact-tracing data
Thailand dealing with biggest coronavirus outbreak yet; Singapore will use contact-tracing technology for criminal investigations; South Korea expands ban on social gatherings nationwide …
Blue Prism Announces launch of Blue Prism Ventures, and first Joint Venture in South Korea with GTPlus Ltd
Blue Prism seeks to drive business value and accelerate growth through new Blue Prism Ventures UnitLONDON and AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 6, 2021 …
South Korea delegation heads to Iran to seek release of seized tanker -Yonhap
A South Korean delegation is heading to Iran on Wednesday to seek the release of a chemicals tanker and its 20-member crew seized in Gulf waters by Iranian forces, Yonhap news agency reported. Iran …
South Korea aims for military independence as Asia threats rise
When Kim Il Sung’s troops stormed into Seoul in the early days of the Korean war, scores of South Korean soldiers scrambled atop the advancing Soviet T-34 tanks to detonate explosives and grenades.
Surprise! Iran’s a Problem Again
Anything could happen.” That truism comes to mind when thinking about all the trouble Iran’s been making lately, from boosting uranium enrichment to snagging a South Korean tanker. Most of us are …
Death of toddler sparks outrage in South Korea
South Koreans are petitioning for a heavier sentence for a couple charged with involuntary manslaughter and negligence after the death of a toddler.