US President Trump’s outburst at Seoul over Iran war puts further strain on alliance
While there are signs of stress on US-South Korea ties, analysts say that the bedrock of the alliance remains resilient enough to withstand this test.
Wendy Teo
Singapore and South Korea to upgrade FTA, leaders say as President Lee pays state visit
Building on their strategic partnership, both nations deepened ties through investment MOUs, nuclear cooperation, and agreements on AI, cybersecurity, and advanced technology.
Extra! Extra! News from North Korea now more freely available but are South Koreans reading it?
South Koreans show little interest in the Rodong Sinmun, viewing it as propaganda. Researchers, however, find academic value in its evolving coverage and insights.
Next port: Busan. Skipping: Nagasaki. Chinese cruise tourists head for South Korea amid China-Japan rift
All scheduled flights between China and Japan have been cancelled for the month of February, with Chinese airlines extending special ticket change and refund policies for…
When the chips are down: US threat of 100% semiconductor tariffs rattles South Korea
Despite the concerns, however, analysts are suggesting prudence before action, particularly as South Korean companies dominate the global memory chip market and the US holds only…
‘Quiet city’ on high alert: Gyeongju tightens security as APEC summit kicks off
The tightened security – and the rallies by anti-Trump and anti-Xi protesters – have led to some inconveniences for Gyeongju residents.
At G-7 summit, South Korea’s President Lee faces delicate balance in US-China rivalry
Mr Lee has acknowledged that the South Korea-US alliance remains the foundation of South Korea’s diplomacy and security. But he has also said South Korea should not be made to…
Tariff wars spark panic buying of K-beauty products in the US
The panic buying comes as South Korea was slapped with a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff rate – among the worst-hit of countries with existing free trade agreements with the US.
‘Sensitive country’ designation likely a move by the US to deter Seoul’s nuclear ambitions
The listing comes at a time when South Korea has been struggling to engage the new Trump administration with its current political leadership vacuum. In the latest blow to…
As North Korea re-opens for tourism, visitors, including those from Singapore, are raring to go
A select group of travel operators—no more than 10— was allowed back into the hermit kingdom for the first time since it shut its borders in January 2020 due to the COVID-19…