Foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan vow ‘sincere efforts’ to resolve historic disputes
The two ministers exchanged opinions on the forced labor issue, which remains the key sticking point of discussions on repairing ties.
The Korea Herald
Portion of renewables in South Korea’s power generation tops 20% for 1st time
The portion of electricity generated by renewables first outpaced nuclear power generation in Sept last year and has been growing since.
Hangang Space-out competition highlights art of resting
With spectators on-site voting on the “artistic performance,” many participants sought to draw attention with eye-catching costumes.
OECD cuts South Korea’s 2023 growth outlook to 2.2%
The Paris-based organisation also expected South Korea's exports and private consumption would post slower-than-expected growth in 2023.
US nuclear-powered supercarrier, South Korean Navy to conduct rare military drills in East Sea
The naval exercises will be reportedly staged at the end of this month, although the exact date and scale of the exercises have yet to be announced.
Inflation fears loom large as kimchi-making season nears
Even though more people now prefer to purchase kimchi rather than make it themselves, kimchi remains a staple food for Koreans.
Leading writers to gather at Seoul International Writers’ Festival
Poet Kim Hye-soon, the first Asian woman to win the Griffin Poetry Prize, and Pulitzer-winning poet Forrest Gander will deliver the opening keynote speech of the event.
South Korea’s new Covid-19 cases fall below 40,000 amid virus slowdown
The daily caseload as of Sept 17 decreased more than 8,600 from the previous day, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
Talk of ending indoor mask mandate in South Korea gains momentum
The outdoor mask mandate was lifted earlier this year, but many still stick to face coverings on the street.
South Korea, US warn of ‘overwhelming, decisive response’ to North Korean nuclear attack
South Korea and the US also reaffirmed that North Korea’s “nuclear test would be met with a strong and resolute whole-of-government response.”