Vietnam and South Korea target US$150bil in bilateral trade by 2030
During the session, both ministers expressed satisfaction with the progress made over the past year, particularly since the 13th meeting, and acknowledged that bilateral trade in…
South Korea
Online hate surged after Dec. 3 martial law in South Korea, driven by far-right forums
The country saw a year’s worth of harmful content in just three months after martial law declaration.
Deepfakes cast shadow over South Korea’s presidential election
These videos feature leading presidential contenders, including main opposition leader Rep. Lee Jae-myung and ruling party figures such as Han Dong-hoon and Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo, in…
Now a defendant, ousted South Korean president Yoon again claims martial law was public message
The former president also argued that his decision to exercise presidential authority was within the boundaries of the Constitution.
Pushed by US President Trump’s tariffs, East Asian rivals revisit free trade pact
President Trump’s tariffs have pushed South Korea, Japan and China back to the negotiating table. Skepticism remains high, however, despite economic benefits of deal.
Recent Korean books on unconventional families share wisdom of living without marrying
More Koreans than ever are living alone — and choosing to stay that way.
South Korean currency volatility hits record high amid Trump tariff shock wave
When compared to records prior to the extended trading hours, last week's fluctuation was the largest since the second week of November 2022, when the weekly fluctuation reached…
South Korean parties gear up for presidential primaries
Those vying for the nomination of the ruling party will likely include former Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo and former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo, as well as North Gyeongsang…
Universities in Asia now a hot choice
A range of factors contributed to the shift, including geographic proximity, affordability and safety, experts said.
Winds, rain, snow and hail sweep across South Korea
The sharp drop was caused by a mass of cold air descending from the northwest, which clashed with warmer southern air to create a zone of intense atmospheric instability.