Cyberattacks targeting S. Korea’s security strategies will increase during elections
The National Cyber Security Center also warned that hackers would continue multifaceted cyberattacks next year.
South Korea
Korea to stick to expanding ‘vaccine pass’ to youths
Those who have not been fully vaccinated will have to show a recent negative Covid-19 test result for entry to private cram schools and cinemas.
S. Korea, ASEAN agree to quicken customs procedure for their FTA
Since the free trade deal between South Korea and ASEAN took effect in 2007, the country's trade with the bloc has more than doubled.
S. Korea, US agree to update war plans against growing N. Korean threats
Washington affirmed its commitment to defend South Korea, including the provision of extended nuclear deterrence.
Friends for hire a booming industry for South Korean weddings
A Korea Herald reporter takes the job of pretending to be one’s friend at a wedding.
Korea to foster 89,000 more software talents by 2025
Science Ministry to provide AI, software learning programs to enlisted soldiers starting next year.
S. Korea to limit private gatherings to 6 in capital area, 8 elsewhere
Currently the cap is 10 people in the capital area and 12 in other regions.
China supports declaration of Korean War’s end: Chung Wa Dae
While the two sides are making efforts to resume dialogue with North Korea, they agreed that it is important to manage the situation on the Korean Peninsula stably.
Two Korean villages designated UN’s Best Tourism Villages
The revitalization project has been seen as a success, attracting around 5,000 people each weekend.
South Korea reports first 5 Omicron cases, mandates 10-day quarantine for travellers
The government had already stopped issuing visas and arrivals of non-nationals from eight African countries.