North Korea fires ballistic missiles as the US and South Korea conduct joint military drills
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday in what was the latest display of the communist country’s ...
Private education spending in South Korea hits record $26.8b despite fall in student numbers
A notable trend in the data is the steep rise in private education spending in rural areas. Read more at straitstimes.com.
North Korea Puts Out 'First Nuclear War' Warning
Last week's accidental shelling of a South Korean village occurred less than 20 miles from the border of the nuclear-armed North.
Analysis: Can South Korea become alternative to China for global firms?
Yoo Jang-hee, honorary professor at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, said that South Korea should do something to deal with ...
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South Korea’s crisis leaves Kim Jong Un stronger than ever
Impeachment proceedings against Yoon Suk Yeol mean a pause on the South Korean president’s effective foreign policy and ...
The Diplomat1d
Ahead of South Korea’s Impeachment Verdict, Partisan Division Is Worsening
Even after South Korea’s Constitution Court delivers its verdict, the country’s fierce and fractured partisan divide is ...
Now Boarding: Explore Busan and more in South Korea’s south-east
Check out southern hub Busan, industrial powerhouse Ulsan and the peaceful, mountainous landscapes of Gyeongsangnam. Read ...
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US aircraft carrier, warships arrive in South Korea amid North’s threats
The Carl Vinson is the first U.S. carrier to visit Busan since the USS Theodore Roosevelt docked there on June 24. Days later ...
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South Korea calls on Russia to 'dissuade' N.Korea from 'escalating tensions' in region
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Thursday that Moscow believes Pyongyang's measures to 'strengthen defense ...
The Diplomat2d
Asian Allies on Edge: Japan and South Korea Brace for Uncertainty in Trump’s Second Term
Trump’s administration hesitates to mediate between Japan and South Korea, but sustained diplomacy is crucial to maintaining ...
South Korea's mint is grappling with a gold bar shortage as supply constraints bite
South Korea's state-run mint is grappling with a gold bar shortage amid robust demand for the precious metal. The Korea ...
Washington Examiner2d
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as the US and South Korea conduct joint military drills
The missile launches were reportedly in response to the joint military drills conducted in the region between the U.S. and South Korea. Intelligence officials in South Korea acknowledged the ...