S. Korea excluded from Ukraine’s thank-you list of 31 countries
The list comprised countries that provided lethal weaponry support to Ukraine since the Russian’s invasion on February 24.
TheKoreaHerald
Palm oil incident adds uncertainty over Korea’s GDP
According to the Korea Customs Service, import prices of palm oil had already rapidly increased due to a surge in global demand.
Kim Jong Un pledges to strengthen nuclear forces at ‘fastest possible speed’
The North Korean leader conspicuously suggested that the country could aggressively and preemptively use nuclear weapons if needed.
South Korea, US agree on first joint research to develop defense space strategy
The research will be the first official document in which the respective defense departments propose the development direction of space policy.
South Korean delegation, Japanese PM agree to work on improving relations
The trip is the incoming government’s first move aimed at improving the bilateral relations that have sunk to their lowest level since 1965.
Amid K-pop boom, instant noodle exports break $70 million mark in March
Food industry sources attribute the constant growth of ramyeon exports to the global boom of Korean movies, drama and music.
Bye-bye clappers. Fan chants, sing-alongs are back at K-pop concerts
Concertgoers are excited over the return of group singing and loud cheering, which had been banned since 2020 on fears of creating a Covid-19 superspreader event.
North Korea, Russia develop ‘strongest ever’ mutual support on global issues: State media
North Korea’s recent statements are notable given that North Korea and Russia have explicitly supported each other, particularly at the United Nations.
Moon Jae-in to talk about 5 years of presidency on TV show
Hosted by journalist Sohn Suk-hee, the interview reviews Moon’s achievements, regrets, and opinion of the incoming administration.
Inflation in South Korea 2nd highest in region: IMF
The International Monetary Fund said inflation would hit 4% this year, second behind only New Zealand, in partly due to the war in Ukraine.