S. Korea’s exports hit new all-time record: Trade ministry
Korea is the No. 7 global exporter and No. 8 in global trade so far this year, according to the World Trade Organization.
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Moon says S. Korea not considering diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
He also made clear his state visit to Australia has nothing to do with Seoul's position on Beijing.
In Korea’s worst surge, more patients die waiting for hospital beds
According to official statistics, 29 patients died at home in the last five weeks because no hospital had beds to accept them.
Australia and South Korea sign defense deal as leaders meet
Worth about 1 billion Australian dollars, it is the largest defense contract struck between Australia and an Asian nation.
Gangnam fantasy: Land of longing
Renters in posh Seoul neighborhoods struggle to stay afoot as housing boom pushes rents to extreme- but lure of social status remains powerful.
As Korea opens up, government says kids should get vaccinated
The shift in vaccine advice comes without the national advisory committee on immunization’s review.
VTL travellers may face problems as South Korea tightens Covid-19 rules
VTL travellers from Singapore have the same rights to access as fully-vaccinated Korean citizens, under the bilateral VTL agreement.
Next target in election campaign: Covid-wary voters
The rival campaign committees from the two biggest parties appeared to blame the incumbent government for the surging Covid-19 cases.
S. Korea issues navigational warning in East Sea over planned firing drills
The Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency said it informed Japan of the updated navigational warning.
Is Moon obsessed with ending the Korean War?
Despite Moon’s last-ditch efforts, experts are skeptical, and some say his apparent obsession is driven by a desire to save face.