Chip makers face China dilemma as Seoul mulls joining US-led chip alliance
The Chip 4, proposed by the US in March, is a strategic alliance of four global chip powerhouses that also includes Japan and Taiwan.
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BTS officially appointed honorary ambassadors for 2030 Busan World Expo
Taking up the ambassadorial roles, the K-pop group is poised to participate in various promotional activities at home and abroad.
South Korea, UK hold 1st defense strategic dialogue to promote multifaceted security cooperation
South Korea and the UK have elevated director-level talks on defense policy to a vice-ministerial level defense strategic dialogue.
I never thought I would be a K-pop fan. Until I was.
The writer says it’s time to appreciate idols and their songs, as their sound connects with the global community and delivers hopeful messages.
Tally for economically inactive seniors in South Korea surges 96% since 2002
Korea is projected to become a “superaged” society, whose share of seniors mark 20 percent or over, in two or three years.
South Korea, Japan foreign ministers meet to tackle historical disputes
The three-day trip comes as part of President Yoon’s efforts to rebuild ties with Japan, as bilateral relations have reached their lowest point in recent years.
Weak won set to persist with US intent on more rate hikes
The breach of the 1,300 won psychological threshold is the latest indication that policymakers in Seoul have fewer tools to prevent economic shocks originating elsewhere.
South Korean foreign minister to hold first bilateral talk with Japan this week
The planned meeting of the foreign ministers in Japan would be the first in over four years.
Exhibition on Korea’s pop culture to open in London’s V&A
Supported by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the exhibition by Britain's Victoria and Albert Museum will explore Korea’s pop culture and its historical roots.
South Korean, US F-35 stealth fighters stage first aerial drills
Around 30 aircraft - which included South Korea’s F-35A, F-15K fighters and the US’ F-16 Fighting Falcons and six F-35A stealth fighters - joined the aerial exercises.