South Korea, US to enhance military cooperation against Indo-Pacific security challenges
Seoul and Washington underscores the importance of the alliance's missile defence system against North Korean threats.
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South Korea forecasts severe cases to peak at some 900 in early September
The government, however, did not change its projection for the number of daily infections, which is anticipated to peak at around 200,000 cases in late-August.
South Korea, US kick off preliminary military drills, hold high-level defense talks
Meanwhile, South Korea, the US and Japan conducted a ballistic missile defense drill during the multilateral Pacific Dragon exercise this month.
South Korea older workers back in factories amid labor crunch
With unemployment hitting a near-record low of 2.9 percent in July, the nation is seeing a surge in the number of elderly in the workforce.
South Korea raises alarm for supply shortage in farm products
According to an indicator held by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp., wholesale price tags of major field crops showed hikes after the rainfall earlier this week.
South Korea‘s Covid-19 spread slows but resurgence expected to continue
Experts said the small increase in the daily tally could be due to the lower number of tests due to the three-day holiday and heavy rain.
South Korea president Yoon proposes ‘audacious’ road map for North Korea’s denuclearization
He suggested a list of economic compensation that South Korea would offer, including providing large-scale food aid and assistance for power generation.
Hyundai Motors among big three carmakers for first time
While its global rivals were hit hard by chip shortages, Hyundai is said to have pulled through the crisis as it was able to secure enough chip supplies.
What is behind South Korea’s growth in soft power?
The global popularity of Korean culture ranks at top in multiple measures of soft power– a phenomenon referring to “the ability to obtain preferred outcomes by attraction…
South Korean government announces complete plan on child safety
The Ministry of Interior and Safety pledged to ensure the safety of children from traffic accidents by improving the pedestrian environment in school zones and more.