South Korea

Heavy Rains, Flooding Leave Seven Dead in South Korea

The seven people killed since Friday died in rain-related landslides and building collapse

1 year ago

South Korea Seeks Partnership With Nigeria on Diaspora Affairs

South Korea has asked for partnership with Nigeria on management of affairs of her diasporas.

1 year ago

Buhari Canvasses Enhanced Security Cooperation Between Nigeria and South Korea

The Nigerian president asked for increased Korean investment and called for expanded trade relations beyond gas exports.

2 years ago

South Korea, US Launch Eight Missiles in Response to North Korea

South Korea and the United States said they fired eight surface-to-surface missiles early on Monday off South Korea's east coast,…

2 years ago

South Korea Fires Multiple Missiles in Response to North Korea’s Rocket Launch

South Korea has fired multiple missiles in response to North Korea's earlier intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch, its military has…

3 years ago

US, Japan, South Korea Meet in Hawaii to Discuss North Korea

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met his Japanese and South Korean counterparts Saturday in Hawaii to discuss the threat…

3 years ago

South Korea Joins Space Race with Launch of First Homegrown Rocket

South Korea has conducted the first test launch of its domestically built rocket, joining the ranks of advanced space-faring nations.…

3 years ago

North Korea’s Kim Says US, South Korea Threaten Peace with Arms Buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country’s weapons development is necessary in the face of ‘hostile’ policies…

3 years ago

Google Says It Offers More Than $10bn in Consumer Benefits in South Korea

Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday its presence in South Korea equates to nearly 12 trillion won ($10.16 billion) in…

3 years ago

South Korea’s Antitrust Regulator To Fine Google $177m Over Improper Mobile Market Dominance

South Korea’s competition regulator has vowed to fine Google the U.S. tech giant, $176.9 million (207.4b Korean won) for allegedly…

3 years ago

South Korea in Eleventh-hour Talks to Forestall Strike By Health Workers

South Korean government officials were in last-ditch efforts on Wednesday to stave off a strike by health workers who say…

3 years ago

North Korea Warns US Not to ‘Cause a Stink’ Before Meeting with South Korea

North Korea has warned the United States to “refrain from causing a stink” if it wants to “sleep in peace”…

4 years ago

South Korea to Accelerate Virus Vaccine Efforts as First UK Variant Detected

South Korean officials are vowing to speed up efforts to launch a public coronavirus vaccination programme as the country detected…

4 years ago

South Korea to Curb Social Gatherings Nationwide as Virus Surges

South Korea will prohibit private social gatherings of more than five people and shut down major tourist spots nationwide starting…

4 years ago