South Korea, NATO carve out path to step up military cooperation
Both sides agreed to establish a military-to-military consultative body to “enhance the understanding of the security situation on the Korean Peninsula".
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Becoming a Korean
The good conduct clause in the 'naturalisation' process can make or break one’s chances at becoming a legal Korean citizen.
Japan, South Korea back US position over balloon issue
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman also denied Beijing’s claim that the United States is also flying spy balloons in Chinese airspace.
‘Incendiaries’ author R.O. Kwon says loss of faith was healed by literature
Growing up religious, Kwon had planned to become a pastor. But, it was her own experience of losing faith which ultimately inspired the story.
South Korea’s dilemma over sending arms to Ukraine
In face of myriad diplomatic challenges and North Korea threat, South Korea is in a difficult position to offer lethal aid, experts say.
South Korea redoubles push for forced labour deal as Japan remains unchanged
Japan shows little sign of offering what the victims have long sought: a direct apology and compensation.
South Korea’s Covid-19 cases hit 7-month low 2 weeks after eased masking
Figures have been on the decline for 8 consecutive weeks, meaning there has not been a rebound in the number of "Monday cases" throughout the winter .
Samsung vows to replace all plastics in Galaxy phones with recycled materials by 2050
Using recycled materials may cost more, but the tech giant says it will bear the burden without raising product prices.
For Korea’s first world barista champion, failure was path to success
“My parents, professor and friends were all concerned that I was choosing the wrong path”, Jeon, who is now the co-head of Momos Coffee, said.
China’s reopening to boost Korea’s economic growth for 2023: KITA
Following easing of restrictions, boost in Chinese demand and investment will offset Seoul's losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic motivated lockdown.