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.
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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.
Netflix sees Korea as proving ground for hit content
Netflix is also set to release four original unscripted Korean shows in the second half of this year.
‘Congratulations!’ followed by humiliation: Why some use violence to celebrate milestones
Nasty celebrations featuring violence and humiliation are nothing new in South Korea, nor is it unique to the country.
‘Squid Game’ nets 14 Emmy nominations
Actor Lee Jung-jae, who plays the debt-ridden divorcee Seong Gi-hun, has been nominated for outstanding lead actor in a drama series, alongside Jason Bateman of ‘Ozark’.
South Korea won’t bring back social distancing over BA.5
Instead of enforcing social distancing for all South Koreans, people at high risk of severe illness will instead be given priority access to medical resources.
South Korean ambassador discusses alliance, North Korea nuclear issues with US deputy secretary
During the meeting on July 11, the two sides shared various opinions on the current affairs in the region and on North Korea, among others.
Ethical stain on Korea’s Asian labour
The problem is that most foreign farm workers are overworked and underpaid with little recourse against their bosses.