South Korea deflects on US-China conflict
An open discussion has tended to be evaded by administrations beyond assumptions that the US Forces Korea would likely join the operation, possibly emboldening North Korea.
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Korean dramas’ popularity still strong in Southeast Asia
K-dramas often deal with the relationships between families and friends, and many Southeast Asian viewers share similar cultural backgrounds.
EU eases export rules on Korean ramen
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said it had been putting in all efforts to have the regulations eased.
South Korea asks US to give more leeway on chip expansion in China
The release of the guardrail proposal has prompted concerns for Korea’s leading chipmakers, which seek to receive US subsidies.
1 out of 10 pediatric clinics in South Korea close in 5 years amid low fertility, deficits
While the clinics face an ultra-low birth rate, the government has also frozen doctor appointment fees for over 30 years.
South Korea eyes clampdown on protests by criminal offenders
The latest move follows the indictment of several former and current leaders of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, the country’s main umbrella labour union.
President Yoon vows stronger protection of police in cracking down illegal rallies
Yoon blamed the former Moon Jae-in administration, saying it gave up on invoking law enforcement for illegal assemblies and demonstrations.
Hotter, wetter summer in South Korea, with a possible El Nino: Weather agency
The Korea Meteorological Administration, however, dismissed concerns of a "super El Nino" and subsequent typhoons.
Korea should provide foreign detainees with translations of detention rules: Human rights commission
Currently, only some laws, such as the Immigration Act, which covers the entry into and departure from Korea of Korean and foreign nationals, are provided in official English…
South Korea’s Nuri rocket set for 3rd launch
For the third journey to space, Nuri will carry a next-generation small satellite developed by the Satellite Technology Research Center to test multiple space technologies.