SOUTH KOREA

Asia’s Trade Giants Unite: South Korea, China & Japan Tackle US Tariff Threat

30 Mar 2025

For the first time in five years, China, South Korea, and Japan had economic talks on Sunday with the objective of boosting regional trade and responding to the effect of US tariffs that were imposed by President Donald Trump. In a communique issued after the meeting, the three countries' trade...

South Korea Wildfires Spread Rapidly, Thousands Forced to Evacuate

28 Mar 2025

South Korea is facing one of its most severe wildfire disasters, with massive fires spreading across southeastern regions. The wildfires, which began on March 21, have claimed multiple lives, displaced thousands, and destroyed vast areas of land. Extent of the Wildfires The fires have scorched tens of thousands of acres,...

South Korea’s Worst Wildfires Leave 28 Dead, Thousands Homeless, And Heritage In Ruins

28 Mar 2025

South Korea is struggling with its most fatal fires, killing 28 people, leaving more than 37,800 displaced and thousands of vehicles and buildings torched. Powered by winds and dry conditions, the blazes have swept throughout southeastern parts since last Friday and have pushed the government to send thousands of firefighters,...

South Korea Holds Emergency Talks to Shield Automakers from Trump’s 25% Auto Tariffs

27 Mar 2025

South Korea is preparing for a severe economic blow as the United States imposes a 25% tariff on foreign cars. In reaction, the nation's senior trade officials have started brainstorming means of lessening the blow to its automobile sector. Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun held an emergency meeting on Thursday to...

South Korea Blocks 17 Crypto Exchanges on Google Play, Apple Next?

27 Mar 2025

South Korea is ramping up its regulation of cryptocurrency companies, allowing only legally sanctioned companies to operate in the nation. This week, Google Play, in accordance with a regulatory directive, blocked 17 overseas crypto exchanges, including KuCoin, from being installed on Android phones. Existing users will no longer be able...

Raging Wildfires In South Korea: 16 Dead, 9,000 Firefighters Battle Unrelenting Blaze | WATCH

26 Mar 2025

At least 16 people lost their lives, and 19 others sustained injuries as raging forest fires swept through southern South Korea. The fires, intensified by dry conditions and strong winds, have led to widespread destruction, prompting authorities to issue urgent evacuation orders. Thousands Evacuated, Ancient Monastery Destroyed Over 5,500 residents...

Samsung’s Co-CEO Han Jong-hee Passes Away At 63 Due To Cardiac Arrest

25 Mar 2025

Samsung Electronics suffered a major loss as its co-chief executive officer, Han Jong-hee, passed away on Tuesday due to cardiac arrest. The 63-year-old was leading the company’s consumer electronics and mobile devices division, while his counterpart, Jun Young-hyun, managed the semiconductor business. A company spokesperson confirmed that Han was receiving...

South Korea Wildfires: Emergency Declared as Blaze Kills 4, Forces Hundreds to Evacuate

22 Mar 2025

A catastrophic wildfire in South Korea killed three firefighters and a civil servant, and the government has declared a state of emergency in southeastern areas. The blaze started in Sancheong county on Friday afternoon and spread rapidly, prompting authorities to initiate massive firefighting operations. More than 304 personnel and 20...

US Turns To Turkey, South Korea For Eggs As Bird Flu Created Egg Shortage Crisis

22 Mar 2025

The United States has started importing Turkish and South Korean eggs to cope with a supply shortage brought on by large-scale avian flu outbreaks, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins affirmed on Friday. It is aimed at stabilizing the price, which has increased on account of at least 30 million birds' culling...

South Korean Court Prevents K-pop Group NewJeans from Departing Agency

21 Mar 2025

A South Korean court issued an injunction forbidding members of K-pop group NewJeans from engaging in solo projects, fueling the ongoing feud between the group and label, ADOR. The Seoul Central District Court supported ADOR's appeal to maintain its jurisdiction over the management of NewJeans and prohibited the members from...

1 2 3...17 »

Advertisement · Scroll to continue