After Japan’s comeback, South Korea is hoping for its own stock market boom | Financial Markets
Seoul, South Korea – Kim Gyeong-eob used to be a regular at bars and clubs in Hongdae, a popular university district and nightlife hotspot, drinking…
World leaders plan new agreement on AI at virtual summit co-hosted by South Korea, UK
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Hyung-jin KimPublished May 21, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering…
South Korean military says North Korea test-fired ‘ballistic missiles’ | Military News
The launches come a day after the United States and South Korea conducted joint fighter jet drills. North Korea has test-fired short-range “ballistic missiles” towards…
Will North Korea be a bigger threat under Biden or Trump?
SEOUL — Faced with other more pressing developments in Ukraine and Gaza, the Biden administration has largely kept the threat of North Korea’s nuclear program on…
U.S. researcher: North Korea is expanding digital surveillance on its citizens
1 of 2 | Stimson Center senior fellow Martyn Williams told reporters Monday that the North Korean regime is expanding digital surveillance capabilities to tighten…
Thousands of drones put on dazzling display in South Korea | Newsfeed
NewsFeedA display featuring 4,500 drones flying in intricate formations dazzled spectators in South Korea. The show on May 9 was put on by UVify, a…
South Korea will establish ministry to address low birth rate, Yoon says
President Yoon Suk Yeol held a rare press conference Thursday and vowed to create a ministry to address the country's record-low birth rate. Photo by…
North Korea tests rocket launcher system in threat to Seoul and possible show for Russia
North Korea test-fired new 240mm shells for a multiple rocket launcher system, state media reported Friday, amid speculation that Pyongyang is exporting the weapon to…
North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media | Weapons News
Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft rocket was also tested. North Korea has conducted a test on a…
UN envoy: U.S., allies seeking new ways to monitor sanctions on North Korea
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Wednesday that Washington and its allies were looking for new ways to monitor U.N. sanctions against…
Bank of Korea Set to Hold Interest Rates During Transition After Elections
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe Bank of Korea is expected to keep its policy settings unchanged Friday, opting to continue its inflation fight in a steady…
South Korea holds parliamentary elections: All you need to know | Elections News
South Koreans will head to the polls on Wednesday to choose who will sit in the country’s 300-member parliament in a major political test of…
South Korea launches second spy satellite into orbit
1 of 3 | South Korea successfully placed its second military reconnaissance satellite into orbit, its Defence Ministry said Monday. Photo courtesy of SpaceX/Republic of…
South Korea puts second military spy satellite successfully into orbit | Military News
Seoul and Pyongyang are in a race to put more reconnaissance satellites into orbit amid rising tensions on the peninsula. South Korea has successfully launched…
North Korea says it fired new intermediate-range hypersonic missile
North Korea said Wednesday that it test-fired the Hwasongpho-16B, a new intermediate-range solid-fueled ballistic missile with a hypersonic gliding warhead. Photo by KCNA/EPA-EFE SEOUL, April…
North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new hypersonic weapon | Weapons News
State media said the the missile – named Hwasong-16B – was a key piece of the country’s nuclear war deterrent. North Korea has said it…
North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile into East Sea
A TV report shows North Korea's ballistic missile launch at Seoul Station in the capital on Tuesday. The missile flew around 375 miles before splashing…
North Korea fires suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile | Weapons News
Pyongyang’s latest move comes days after Russia used its veto to disband a UN panel monitoring sanctions compliance. North Korea has fired a suspected intermediate-range…
Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring N Korea sanction compliance | United Nations News
Sanctions, in force since 2006, will remain in place, but mandate of panel will come to an end on April 30. Russia has vetoed the…
North Korea says Japan’s Kishida proposed summit with Kim | Politics News
Pyongyang says Japan’s prime minister conveyed his intention to meet the North Korean leader soon through ‘another channel’. North Korea has claimed that Japanese Prime…