Zelenskyy asks South Korea for arms support
Denouncing Russian atrocities, the Ukrainian president asked Seoul to reconsider stance against arms support.
South Korea
President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol makes first eight picks for Cabinet
The presidential transition committee is currently looking into governmental reorganisation and reviewing the establishment of a new ministry to replace the current Gender…
China warns that US-led sanctions campaign against North Korea could add ‘fuel to fire’
China’s top nuclear envoy clarified the intent not to cooperate with the US to introduce a new UN Security Council resolution to hold North Korea accountable for launching 13…
Eating out in South Korea more expensive due to rising costs, demand
The Korean Statistical Information Service also predicted that dining out costs are unlikely to drop and will likely to see further increases,
Samsung Electronics remains favorite pick among retail stock investors
The volume of Samsung stock purchase was followed by those of battery maker LG Energy Solution, drugmaker Ildong Pharmaceutical, shipping company HMM and internet giant Kakao.
BTS has hands off military issue, hopes to continue competing for Grammys
The South Korean conscription law allows exemptions for international award- or medal-winning athletes and classical musicians, with calls have been growing among BTS fans for an…
No need for laptop screening at Incheon airport with new security screening
The airport operator said the smart screening devices will more efficiently shorten the duration it takes for passengers’ overall departure process and strengthen the level of…
Yoon Suk-yeol to start presidency at Defense Ministry
The transition committee said the relocation of the presidential office hinged upon the completion of the crisis management centre.
South Korean fans upset about politicians using BTS
President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s transition committee is facing criticism after reports of Yoon's inauguration ceremony featuring the band.
Structural changes needed to make South Korea a leader in STEM research
To reach president-elect Yoon’s goals, the writer says policy makers need to invest heavily in important fields of research where the country currently lags.