India, New Zealand aiming to conclude FTA soon
NEW DELHI – After signing a far-reaching Free Trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, India is now…
South Korea’s pensions cut elderly poverty. So why are its seniors still the poorest in the OECD?
July 18, 2025 SEOUL – South Korea has sharply expanded its public pension coverage in recent years, helping…
Shift to a circular economy crucial to environmental sustainability
July 17, 2025 HONG KONG – In the heart of Hong Kong’s bustling urban landscape, a recent news…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s nominee for unification minister signals softening of North Korea policy
July 16, 2025 SEOUL – Chung Dong-young, Lee Jae Myung’s nominee for unification minister, has signaled a sharp…
Japan to step up fight against counterfeit anime goods overseas
June 25, 2025 TOKYO – The government is planning to deepen cooperation with foreign authorities in cracking down…
First blue-collar pick for South Korea’s labour chief draws praise — and fears of union sway
June 25, 2025 SEOUL – When President Lee Jae Myung’s Cabinet picks were unveiled Monday afternoon, Kim Young-hoon…
Ramyeon, reality and reform: The Korea Herald
June 11, 2025 SEOUL – Just days into his presidency, Lee Jae-myung has found himself facing an unlikely…
Far-right group’s ties to South Korea’s after-school programme sparks outrage
June 3, 2025 SEOUL – A far-right educational group’s involvement in South Korea’s government-led after-school program for elementary…
Training in Finland: Punjab government initiates selection process for primary, elementary teachers
CHANDIGARH – As a part of its relentless efforts to elevate the state’s school education system and to…
Japan’s ruling bloc divided on nuclear power use in new energy plan
December 19, 2024 TOKYO – The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry announced its draft of the government’s Strategic…
US, China renew long-standing science and technology agreement
December 16, 2024 BEIJING – The United States and China have renewed their long-standing science and technology agreement,…