In South Korea and Japan, culture bridges historical divides: ‘quite a contrast’
In Seoul’s hip Hongdae neighbourhood, 19-year-old Choi Jae-eun is already deep in conversation with her friend about the…
Trade minister meets Japanese envoy, US legislators over economic cooperation
South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo (right) shake hands with Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Koichi Mizushima in…
From ashes of war to arsenal of world: South Korea’s defense industry boom
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back delivers a speech at a signing ceremony marking South Korea’s export of a second…
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[Barry Eichengreen] Trump in the Falklands
US President Donald Trump’s trade war resembles nothing so much as UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s Falklands War…
N. Korea rejects Seoul’s reconciliatory overture as ‘pipedream,’ denies removing loudspeakers
This file picture taken on March 2, 2019 shows Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim…
Hana Bank launches Korea’s first real gold investment trust
(Getty Images) Hana Bank has launched South Korea’s first real gold investment trust, the lender announced Monday. Gold,…
The internship loop: Must have one to get one?
To land an internship in Korea, you may already need to have had one. (Image generated using ChatGPT)…
KBS-Naver AI partnership shakes up Korea’s broadcasting copyright battle
As major networks sue Naver over unauthorized AI training data, KBS’ new collaboration with the tech giant highlights…
Propaganda loudspeakers are being dismantled at the Korean border
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, third from right, ordered the dismantling of some loudspeakers at the…
North Korea is removing speakers from their tense border, South Korea military says
Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s military said Saturday it detected North Korea removing some of its loudspeakers…
Cancelled Idol Debut Show Under Fifteen Loses New Broadcaster Too, Programme To NOT Premiere In Japan | Korean
Cancelled Idol Debut Show Under Fifteen Loses New Broadcaster Too, Programme To NOT Premiere In Japan The controversial…
Lee, Trump likely to defer details on ‘alliance modernization’
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) speaks during a meeting with provincial governors at the presidential office in…