Esports legend Faker seeks to lead Korean surge at Asian Games
Led by Lee Sang-hyeok (gaming handle Faker), South Korea has formed a team of 15 players competing in four of seven categories of esports, which is making its debut as a medal…
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Korea’s parental leave benefits lag behind OECD average
Although South Korea offers an extended parental leave period, the actual utilisation rate remains low, with especially adverse impacts on low-income workers, the data showed.
Russian top diplomat to visit North Korea, accuses US of fuelling tensions on Korean Peninsula
The confirmation of the visit to North Korea stands in contrast to a similar situation four years ago, when potential high-level talks in Pyongyang did not come to fruition,…
President Yoon pushes for Xi’s visit to firm up ties with China
President Xi’s visit is expected to defuse worries over President Yoon’s recent steps that some see to be potentially alienating Beijing as Seoul has sought to position itself…
A new Cold War is not coming
The writer says that the biggest problem is that many people's world views remain locked in the Cold War structure.
Blackpink’s Rose only one to renew with label: report
The rest of the foursome will find new agencies but are likely to set aside six months out of a year for group activities, according to the report.
Number of dementia patients in South Korea set to surpass 1 million this year
Although there is still no cure for dementia and related diseases, leading a healthy lifestyle may help address the risk factors, according to the Central Dementia Center.
President Yoon’s speech at UN signals downturn ahead in inter-Korean relations: experts
The naming row reverses the trend that North Korea came first when referring to its bilateral relationship with other countries over the past decades.
Korean Parliament passes arrest motion against opposition leader, dismissal motion against PM
By law, sitting lawmakers are immune from arrest while parliament is in session and can be arrested only when the National Assembly consents to it.
No more hurdles for Korea’s nuclear reactor exports?
A recent favourable ruling in the US may have lifted some pressure on South Korea regarding its export of nuclear reactors, but challenges remain as its US partner shows no sign…