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.
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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.
Japanese forced labour trials to resume in May
Seoul High Court carried out "services of public notice" where victims could seek damages from Japanese companies that mobilised them during World War II.
Seoul to turn Han River islet into new city landmark
Under the tentative plan led by the municipal government, construction will begin in January, following feasibility reviews.
Twice to launch 1st unit in Japan
Mina, Sana and Momo will release their first EP as a trio on July 26, named Misamo, which takes the first syllable from each of their names.
Apple Pay to kick off service in Korea after years of rumours
The rollout is expected to strengthen competition in the local mobile payments market that is dominated by Samsung Electronics' Samsung Pay.