South Korean scam ringleaders in Cambodia charged
The three South Koreans were identified as then leaders of the operation, while it was determined that the remaining individuals were “victims”. Deportation procedures are now…
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South Korean President Lee says raid must not be repeated, calls for ‘reasonable’ trade deal
President Lee met with four US lawmakers — Reps. Young Kim and Gregory Meeks, and Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Coons — during his trip to New York to attend the United…
Korea needs wisdom, strength and courage
The writer argues: "Currently, Korea is caught amid an unprecedented storm in many respects. To survive and overcome the crisis, we should be wise like an owl, strong like a bear…
South Korea’s Unification Church leader detained
The court found it necessary to detain Han Hak-ja, 82, citing concerns over evidence tampering. She is suspected of providing illegal political funds to the former conservative…
India, China account for 6 in 10 foreign researchers in South Korea: data
Of the total, Indian nationals were the largest share with 2,262 researchers, or nearly half of all E-3 visa recipients during the period. China followed with 518 recipients.…
South Korea revives plans for public med school, ‘regional doctor system’
The envisioned system would require doctors to serve a decade in underserved areas after obtaining their licenses.
South Korea President Lee vows to expand inter-Korean cooperation, calls for ‘realistic’ approach to denuclearisation in UN speech
Mr Lee, a liberal president who was inaugurated in June, proposed a new initiative that involves inter-Korean exchange, normalisation of ties, and denuclearisation to end…
China slams US, Japan, South Korea over ‘interference’ in Taiwan, maritime affairs
Speaking on the issue of the South China Sea, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated that China will steadfastly defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and…
South Korea needs US swap to mitigate risks from US$350bil demand: President Lee
The initial agreement lacked specific details on how the $350 billion investment would be handled, leaving Seoul and Washington at odds. The US has been pressing for more upfront…
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao joins star-studded Korean show ‘Physical: Asia’ lineup
The series will feature 48 contestants from eight countries — Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, the Philippines, Thailand and Turkey — competing in a high-stakes…