Asian Stock Markets Rise as Investors Watch Global Economic Signals
Asian stock markets moved higher, with South Korea and Japan recording gains as investors assessed economic conditions and developments in...
South Korea
South Korea Strengthens Cybersecurity Preparedness as Digital Threats Raise Concerns
South Korea is facing growing pressure to maintain strong cybersecurity protections as government institutions, businesses and essential services become increasingly...
South Korea and Chile Strengthen Trade Dialogue Through Bilateral Free Trade Commission Meeting
South Korea and Chile are continuing efforts to strengthen their economic relationship through discussions under their bilateral free trade framework....
South Korea and Kazakhstan Deepen Cooperation in Water Technology and Infrastructure
South Korea is strengthening its international engagement in the water industry through expanded cooperation with Kazakhstan, highlighting the growing importance...
South Korea’s Public Debt Outlook Raises Questions About Long-Term Fiscal Stability
South Korea’s public finances are drawing attention as economic policymakers assess the country’s debt trajectory and the challenges associated with...
South Korea Reorganizes Heritage Archives to Make Cultural Research More Accessible
South Korea has taken a step toward improving public access to cultural heritage information by reorganizing the website of its...
Saudi Arabia Tops Global Digital Leadership Rankings for 2026, Followed by the UAE and Estonia
Saudi Arabia has secured the leading position in a global ranking of digital development for 2026, highlighting the growing influence...
North Korea Rejects South Korea’s Proposed Medical Assistance
North Korea has rejected a proposed medical assistance package from South Korea, with a senior North Korean official describing the...
Samsung Forecasts Record Profit as AI Chip Demand Drives Memory Business
Samsung Electronics is heading toward one of the strongest quarterly performances in its history as surging demand for artificial intelligence...
North Korea Missile Launch Raises Fresh Security Concerns in Korean Peninsula
Seoul: North Korea has carried out another ballistic missile launch toward waters off the Korean Peninsula, prompting renewed security concerns...
South Korea Demands North Korea Halt Border Fortification Work After DMZ Mine Blast
South Korea has demanded that North Korea immediately stop its border fortification activities after an investigation into a recent landmine...
North Korea Criticizes Japan and Defends Nuclear Policy at UN General Assembly
New York: North Korea used the United Nations General Assembly on September 28 to criticize Japan's expanding security capabilities and...
South Korea Strengthens Electrical Safety Inspections to Prevent Power-Related Accidents
South Korea has announced measures to strengthen electrical safety management and prevent accidents linked to electrical facilities, with the government...
North Korea Warns South Korea Could Become a Decisive Target
Seoul: North Korea has issued a fresh warning to South Korea, saying the country could become a major military target...
North Korea Rejects International Pressure to Halt Nuclear Tests
Pyongyang: North Korea has rejected international calls to halt nuclear testing, describing the pressure as a political provocation and reaffirming...
Ukraine Transfers Two Captured North Korean Soldiers to South Korea
Seoul: Ukraine has transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed during his...
ASEAN-Plus Three Trade Surges as Asian Economies Deepen Regional Economic Cooperation
Economic cooperation between Southeast Asia and the region's three major Northeast Asian partners is gaining momentum, with new figures showing...
Rubio, Motegi and Cho Hyun Set for Trilateral Talks in New York as Security and Economic Issues Take Center Stage
NEW YORK, September 21, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korean Foreign...
Singapore’s Exports Surge 46.2% as AI Demand Drives Electronics Boom
Singapore, September 17, 2026: Singapore recorded a sharp acceleration in its merchandise exports in August, with non-oil domestic exports (NODX)...
South Korea Moves to Introduce Abortion Pills After Seven-Year Regulatory Gap
Seoul, September 17, 2026: South Korea's government has announced plans to formally introduce medication for pregnancy termination, moving toward a...
South Korean Court Orders North Korea to Pay Millions Over Liaison Office Demolition
Seoul: A South Korean court has ordered North Korea to pay approximately $32.5 million in compensation over the 2020 destruction...
South Korean Foreign Minister Heads to Washington for Talks on Alliance and Regional Security
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is set to travel to Washington for discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco...
U.S. Pacific Command Says North Korean Missile Launch Poses No Immediate Threat
Washington, September 12, 2026: U.S. Pacific Command has acknowledged a recent missile launch by North Korea and said American authorities...
U.S. Pacific Command Says North Korean Missile Launch Poses No Immediate Threat
Washington, September 12, 2026: U.S. Pacific Command has acknowledged a recent missile launch by North Korea and said American authorities...
South Korea Provides New Clarification on National Debt and Government Finances
South Korea's government has provided additional information about the country's national debt as authorities seek to improve public understanding of...
South Korea: Seoul Raises Security Alert Ahead of Korea–Central Asia Summit
South Korea has raised its nationwide terrorism alert as the country prepares to host the first Korea–Central Asia Summit, with...
South Korea Expands National AI Computing Infrastructure to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Development
SEOUL — South Korea is accelerating investment in artificial-intelligence infrastructure as the government seeks to strengthen domestic computing capacity and...
South Korea Posts Strong Employment Growth as August Job Market Expands
SEOUL — South Korea's employment market continued to expand in August, with the number of economically active people rising as...
France Leads New Global Cinema Initiative as Lumière Summit Sets Framework for International Cooperation
France has moved to strengthen international cooperation across the film and audiovisual industries following the Lumière Summit, a high-level gathering...
South Korea’s Jeju Coral Gardens Face New Collapse Threat as Ocean Temperatures Rise
JEJU, South Korea — Scientists and local divers are raising fresh concerns over the health of South Korea’s distinctive soft-coral...
South Korea and France Deepen Strategic Partnership as Lee Jae Myung Meets Macron
NICE, France — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has arrived in France for a four-day state visit that is...
Philippines Warns China Could Exploit Reduced U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises
The Philippines has warned that China could use changes in U.S.-South Korean military exercises as an opportunity to strengthen its...
North Korea Commissions Second Nuclear-Capable Destroyer Amid New U.S.-South Korea-Japan Drills
North Korea has commissioned a second naval destroyer equipped with nuclear-capable missile systems, signaling a further expansion of the country's...
South Korea: Government Faces Fresh Debate Over Prosecutorial Reform
South Korea is facing renewed political debate over the future structure of its prosecution system, with calls emerging for a...
South Korean Police Move Toward Indictment in Investigation Involving HYBE Chairman
Seoul, South Korea — September 4, 2026: South Korean police have taken a major step in an investigation involving HYBE...
South Korea Expands K-Lifestyle Push to Boost Cultural Exports and Global Reach
SEOUL, September 4, 2026 — South Korea is stepping up efforts to turn its growing global cultural influence into a...
South Korea Expands Research Support for 55,000 Science and Engineering Graduate Students
South Korea is expanding government support for science and engineering graduate students as part of a broader effort to strengthen...
Kim Jong Un Reshuffles North Korea’s Military Leadership as Pyongyang Accelerates Defence Modernisation
Seoul, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has carried out a significant reshuffle of the country's senior military leadership, appointing...
WHO Names South Korea’s Global Harmonization Centre as Collaborating Centre to Strengthen Medicine Regulation Worldwide
Geneva/Seoul: The World Health Organization has expanded its international regulatory cooperation network with the designation of the Global Harmonization Centre...
Luxembourg Leads Global Education Spending Per Primary Student, OECD Data Shows
Countries are taking markedly different approaches to financing primary education, with the amount spent on each student varying by tens...
