‘US, South Korea should optimize defense posture for deterrence, diplomacy’: Expert
Recalibrating strategy to enhance the alliance’s readiness is imperative to achieve the ultimate objective of maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula.
The Korea Herald
No more a career crisis: How K-pop singers are overcoming military hiatus
One critic said the changes surrounding the enlistment of entertainers began in the 2010s, especially following the abolition of the entertainment soldier system in 2013.
Dispute over Assembly probe into Itaewon disaster worsens
Although the ruling People Power Party opposes the idea of a parliamentary investigation, the three opposition parties plan to launch it at the plenary session of the National…
South Korea aligns Indo-Pacific strategy with US, Japan: Experts
Strongly promoted by Japan and the US, the Indo-Pacific concept has largely been perceived to hold the intention to contain the growing influence of China in the region.
South Korea’s working hours decrease 10% over decade but still remains high
Despite the decrease, OECD data showed that South Korea was still high up on the list of hours worked per year, after Mexico, who topped the list with 2,128 hours.
Mosque project pits villagers against Muslims in Daegu
A corner of Daehyeong-dong in the southern conservative city of Daegu is the site of one of the most acrimonious cultural conflicts in South Korea today.
South Korea’s milk inflation accelerates
The surge in the milk price will likely bring up the prices of bread and coffee, as well as butter, cheese, cream and other dairy products.
Yoon to discuss North Korea nuclear threat with US, Japan leaders
Along with the trilateral summit, a Korea-US bilateral summit was also confirmed by the presidential office, without details on the time and place of the meeting.
What will Korean version of Indo-Pacific strategy look like?
The US' key partners such as Japan and European states laid out their diplomatic strategies for the Indo-Pacific region years ago, but South Korea has been slow to embrace one of…
South Korean government promises reforms after Itaewon tragedy
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo also said the government will see that a thorough investigation on the incident is held and those related will take on the responsibilities.