SEJONG, South Korea (Reuters) -South Korea will seek an extension to the 90-day pause in U.S. tariffs that is set to expire next week, as negotiations are likely to continue past the deadline set …
6 Americans detained in South Korea for trying to send rice and Bibles to North Korea by sea
Police have detained six Americans in South Korea for allegedly trying to send 1,600 plastic bottles filled with rice, U.S. dollars bills and Bibles toward North Korea by sea.
South Korea pauses CBDC tests as stablecoin fever hits banks
The South Korean government’s crypto promises have reportedly derailed the Bank of Korea’s CBDC, as banks partaking in the trials instead want to pursue stablecoins.
Crypto-crazy investors make South Korea the best-performing market in Asia
South Korea’s stock market has been supercharged by an investor frenzy over won-based digital money this month, following newly elected President Lee Jae-myung’s pledge to allow crypto assets backed …
Purple Heart veteran self-deports to South Korea after 48 years in US
An Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient who has lived in the U.S. for more than four decades self-deported to South Korea after immigration officials said he would otherwise be forcefully removed …
‘Angry divorcee’ pours petrol in packed South Korea tube sparking huge fire
A pensioner is facing 160 counts of attempted murder after allegedly pouring petrol in a packed tube and lighting it on fire. The 67-year-old suspect – named only as Won – is accused of carrying out …
BYDFi Joins Seoul Meta Week 2025, Advancing Web3 Vision and South Korea Strategy
Leading global crypto exchange BYDFi will participate in Seoul Meta Week 2025: METACON (SMW2025), taking place from June 26–27 at the 3rd floor Auditorium of COEX, Seoul. BYDFi is 2025 Partner of SMW, …
L.A. Army veteran with Purple Heart self-deports to South Korea under threat of deportation
On Monday, veteran Sae Joon Park, who legally immigrated from South Korea when he was seven years old, flew back to his homeland under threat of deportation at the age of 55.
2 Chinese men arrested in South Korea for using drone to film naval base
A series of similar recent incidents involving Chinese nationals has sparked fears of South Korea’s national security being compromised.
Analysis: SK Group becomes most profitable conglomerate in Korea
SK Group has emerged as the most profitable conglomerate in South Korea thanks to the stellar performance of its key affiliate SK hynix, the world’s No. 2 memory chipmaker.