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Samsung To Invest $230 Billion To Build

The chip-making “mega cluster,” which will be established in Gyeonggi Province by 2042, will be anchored by five new semiconductor plants built by Samsung

15 March 2023

Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea-Japan Forced Labour Disputes To End Soon After New Plan Announcement

US President Joe Biden hailed the plan as marking a new chapter of cooperation and partnership between two of the United States' closest allies and said he looked forward to enhancing trilateral ties.

06 March 2023

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After Jin, BTS' J-Hope Enlists For Conscription In South Korea

J-hope, member of the K-pop band BTS, has become the second member of the band to enlist for mandatory military service after Jin.

26 February 2023

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

 North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missile; Leader Kim Jong Un Calls Troops To Stay Prepared For War

The launch came as South Korea and the United States prepare to kick off their biggest combined military training exercise in years to counter the growing threat of Kim's nuclear arsenal, which he has aggressively expanded...

10 March 2023

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South Korea And US To Go Ahead With Freedom Shield Exercise Despite Threat From North Korea

In a joint press conference, the South Korean and US militaries said they will conduct the Freedom Shield exercise, a computer-simulated command post training, from March 13-23 to strengthen their defense and response...

03 March 2023

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North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles As Rivals Step Up Military Training

The launches, which were later confirmed by South Korea's military, were intended to verify the reliability of the missiles and the rapid-response capabilities of the unit that operates those weapons, North Korean state...

24 February 2023

New South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Yoon: Forced Labour Plan Crucial For Better Ties With Japan

Yoon during a Cabinet meeting described the plan as a result of government efforts to respect the positions of victims while also seeking ways that would align with the common interests and future development of both South...

07 March 2023

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South Korea delivers a landmark ruling for same-sex couples

South Korea Court Recognises Same-Sex Couple Rights In A Landmark Ruling

The couple reportedly held a wedding ceremony in 2019 but were unable to register their marriage as same-sex marriage is still illegal in South Korea

23 February 2023

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20 February 2023
North Korea Fires Another Missile 2 Days After Testing Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, Says South Korea

North Korea Fires Another Missile 2 Days After Testing Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, Says South Korea

The weapons firings follow an intercontinental ballistic missile launch Saturday and North Korea's threats to take an unprecedented strong response to the...


18 February 2023
South Korea Alleges North Korea Of Firing Ballistic Missile Into The Sea

South Korea Alleges North Korea Of Firing Ballistic Missile Into The Sea

The Joint Chiefs of Staff did not immediately delve into the details of the missile or share any information about the type of missile that was launched.


07 February 2023
South Korea's Court Orders Govt To Compensate Vietnam War Massacre Victim

South Korea's Court Orders Govt To Compensate Vietnam War Massacre Victim

In awarding the compensation to 62-year-old Nguyen Thi Thanh, the Seoul Central District Court dismissed the government's argument that it was unclear whether...


05 February 2023
9 Fishermen Missing After Boast Capsizes In South Korea

9 Fishermen Missing After Boast Capsizes In South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for officials to mobilize ‘all available resources’ to widen the search and also to provide support to the...


02 February 2023
North Korea Warns US, Says Ready To Counter Military Moves With 'Most Overwhelming Nucllear Force'

North Korea Warns US, Says Ready To Counter Military Moves With 'Most Overwhelming Nucllear Force'

The United States and South Korea are also planning to a joint simulation this month aimed at sharpening their response if North Korea uses nuclear weapons.


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31 January 2023
Samsung's Profit Plummets Amid Global Economic Woes

Samsung's Profit Plummets Amid Global Economic Woes

The company's operating profit of 4.3 trillion won ($ 3.5 billion) for the three months through December fell 69 percent from a year earlier, representing its...


30 January 2023
S Jaishankar Holds Meeting With South Korean Counterpart

S Jaishankar Holds Meeting With South Korean Counterpart

India is expected to host the foreign ministers of G-20 countries in the first week of March and they are set to deliberate on ways to deal with pressing...


30 January 2023
India Undeniably A Global Powerhouse, Says South Korea

India Undeniably A Global Powerhouse, Says South Korea

The discussions during the meeting will be jointly steered by Ministry of Finance and Reserve Bank of India along with France and South Korea who are co-chairs...


25 January 2023
2 Dead, 8 Missing After Ship Sinks In Sea Between South Korea And Japan

2 Dead, 8 Missing After Ship Sinks In Sea Between South Korea And Japan

Japanese coast guard confirmed the rescue of at least 13 crew members and said five of them – all Chinese nationals – were still alive.


25 January 2023
9 Remain Unconscious As Ship Sinks Between South Korea And Japan; Rescue Operation Underway

9 Remain Unconscious As Ship Sinks Between South Korea And Japan; Rescue Operation Underway

South Korean and Japanese coast guard vessels and aircraft as well as two commercial cargo ships were continuing to search for the eight missing crew members...


24 January 2023
8 Children With Special Needs From Delhi Govt Schools To Participate In World Scout Jamboree In South Korea

8 Children With Special Needs From Delhi Govt Schools To Participate In World Scout Jamboree In South Korea

On Tuesday, Eight children with special needs from Delhi government schools will be participating in the 25th World Scout Jamboree at Saemangeum in South Korea...


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11 January 2023
China Halts Visas For Japan, South Korea In Covid-19 Spat

China Halts Visas For Japan, South Korea In Covid-19 Spat

Chinese embassies stopped issuing new visas for South Koreans and Japanese on Tuesday in apparent retaliation for Covid-19 measures recently imposed by those...


04 January 2023
South Korea: Talks With US On Management Of Nukes Underway

South Korea: Talks With US On Management Of Nukes Underway

Some experts say South Korea's statement on the discussion is likely largely based on an agreement between their defence chiefs in November to conduct...


03 January 2023
US Not Discussing Joint Nuclear Exercises With South Korea, Says President Biden

US Not Discussing Joint Nuclear Exercises With South Korea, Says President Biden

The United States is not discussing joint nuclear exercises with South Korea, President Joe Biden


01 January 2023
North Korea Opens New Year With Missile Launch

North Korea Opens New Year With Missile Launch

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward its eastern waters Sunday, entering 2023 with another weapons test after a record number of missile...


01 January 2023
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Orders 'Exponential' Expansion Of Nuclear Arsenal

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Orders 'Exponential' Expansion Of Nuclear Arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the “exponential” expansion of his country's nuclear arsenal and the development of a new, more powerful...


31 December 2022
 North Korea Fires 3 Short-range Ballistic Missiles Amid Tensions Over Drone Flights

 North Korea Fires 3 Short-range Ballistic Missiles Amid Tensions Over Drone Flights

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement it detected the three launches from an inland area south of Pyongyang, the North's capital, on Saturday...


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