Japan has eased travel curbs for China, Australia, South Korea and six other countries and regions, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Friday, as Tokyo steps up efforts to revive its economy …
72 Deaths in South Korea Not Tied to Recent Flu Vaccinations, Country Continuing With Inoculation Program
“After reviewing death cases so far, it is not the time to suspend a flu vaccination program since vaccination is very crucial this year, considering … the COVID-19 outbreak,” Jeong Eun-Kyung, …
A-10 Accidentally Discharges Non-Explosive Munition Over South Korea
The Air Force has not issued a safety stand-down, but an investigation into the undetermined release is ongoing.
South Korea starts to close dog meat farms as attitudes change
A charity has closed its 17th dog meat farm in South Korea as more people in the country support a ban on dog meat consumption. Washington-based animal rights group, Humane Society International, …
Former South Korean President Ordered Back to Prison for Bribery
The country’s Supreme Court upheld a 17-year sentence for Lee Myung-bak. He will be the second former leader of South Korea behind bars on corruption charges.
Marise Payne declines to welcome adoption of net zero emissions target by Japan and South Korea
The foreign minister Marise Payne says Australia “acknowledges” decisions by Japan and South Korea to adopt net zero targets for 2050, but she has declined to welcome that development, despite …
South Korea Business Survey Index Climbs To 79.0 – BoK
Disclaimer | Commerce Policy | Made In NYC | Stock quotes by finanzen.net (RTTNews) – Business sentiment in South Korea improved in October, the latest survey from the Bank of Korea showed on …
Woori Bank launches Korea desk in Bangladesh
Woori Bank said Wednesday it has launched a Korea desk at its branch in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to help South Korean companies extend their business into the South Asian country. Through the service desk, …
North Korea media decries obsolete practices after mass games
Past customs and practices should be set aside, North Korean state media said, a week after South Korean news services reported a North Korean mass gymnastics performance scheduled this month may have …
Almost 200 dogs rescued from South Korea land in US to find new homes
Almost 200 dogs have now arrived in the United States after being rescued from a dog meat farm in South Korea, according to the Humane Society International.