China’s premier hails ‘new beginning’ with US-allied South Korea, Japan Chinese Premier Li Qiang praised what he called a restart in relations with Japan and South Korea as he met their... Published 27 May, 2024 10:32am
Technology South Korea announces $19bn support package for chip industry SEOUL: South Korea announced on Thursday a 26 trillion won ($19 billion) support package for the country’s vital... Published 23 May, 2024 10:50am
World North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul SEOUL: North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday for the first time in two months, as... Published 18 Mar, 2024 10:32am
World Mark Zuckerberg, South Korea’s President Yoon talk AI cooperation SEOUL: Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg met South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul Thursday and discussed... Published 29 Feb, 2024 02:45pm
Business & Finance Bank of Korea’s Rhee eyes warning signs of prolonged monetary tightening SEOUL: Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong said on Monday recent market concerns over a financially troubled... Published 01 Jan, 2024 12:24pm
World South Korea’s Yoon urges China to do more to address North Korea threat SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol asked Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday if Beijing could do more as a... Published 07 Sep, 2023 07:24pm
World South Korea’s Yoon to push for stronger response to North Korea at ASEAN SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will push for a stronger response to North Korea’s missile and nuclear... Published 05 Sep, 2023 12:00pm
World South Korea increases Ukraine aid to $394mn for 2024 SEOUL: South Korea unveiled on Tuesday financial aid of 520 billion won ($394 million) for Ukraine next year, an... Published 29 Aug, 2023 09:49am
World China lashes back at NATO criticism, warns it will protect its rights BEIJING: Beijing lashed back at NATO’s accusation that China challenges the bloc’s interests and security, and... Published 12 Jul, 2023 10:11am
World Nine missing after fishing boat capsizes in South Korea SEOUL: Rescue workers were searching by sea and air for nine people missing after a fishing boat capsized in waters... Published 05 Feb, 2023 10:12am
World NATO’s Stoltenberg arrives in South Korea to deepen alliance’s ties in Asia SEOUL: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Seoul on Sunday, the first stop on a trip aimed at... Published 29 Jan, 2023 12:55pm
World Seoul says North Korean drone entered crucial no-fly zone SEOUL: South Korea’s military confirmed on Thursday a North Korean drone had breached the key no-fly zone around the... Published 05 Jan, 2023 01:05pm
Technology South Korea’s lunar orbiter sends photos of Earth, Moon SEOUL: South Korea’s first-ever lunar orbiter Danuri has sent black-and-white photos of the Moon’s surface and... Published 03 Jan, 2023 02:13pm
World North Korea’s Kim orders new ICBM, bigger nuclear arsenal amid tension SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for developing new intercontinental ballistic missiles and a larger... Published 01 Jan, 2023 11:17am
Business & Finance South Korea’s president vows ‘export first’ policy as Dec exports fall SEOUL: South Korea’s exports in December fell from a year earlier for the third consecutive month, data showed on... Published 01 Jan, 2023 11:01am
World More than 150 killed in Halloween stampede in Seoul SEOUL: More than 150 people were killed in a stampede at a Halloween event in central Seoul, officials said Sunday,... Published 30 Oct, 2022 10:44am
Markets South Korea’s won steadies as Yoon promises to help stabilise markets SEOUL: The South Korean government would take steps to spur capital inflows and ensure there were enough dollars... Published 07 Oct, 2022 10:51am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points