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South-Korea

Asia & Pacific 18 hours ago

KF-21 to drive S. Korea's defense ambitions, carry peace beyond borders, says Lee

KF-21 is a symbol of South Korea’s transformation from a buyer of foreign arms to a developer of advanced weapons.

Asia & Pacific 2 days ago

N. Korea's Kim vows 'irreversible' nuclear status, warns Seoul of 'merciless' response

Kim's remarks targeting Seoul come despite repeated overtures by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, a dovish leader who took office in June, for dialogue without preconditions.

Entertainment 5 days ago

K-pop kings BTS stun Seoul in '2.0' comeback concert

The comeback concert had as its backdrop the historic Gyeongbokgung royal palace — fitting for the "Kings of K-pop" — with thousands of fans from South Korea and abroad singing along.

Entertainment 6 days ago

BTS releases new album ahead of comeback mega-gig

K-pop megastars BTS released a new album Friday billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's Korean roots and identity, as buzz built ahead of their open-air comeback concert in the heart of Seoul.

Middle East and Africa 1 week ago

Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway

Trump threatened to delay a planned summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this month if Beijing does not assist with reopening the strait.

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

South Korea finds faulty approvals at airport where Jeju Air plane crashed

South Korea's transport ministry cut construction costs and approved improper airport safety structures for more than two decades, the state auditor said in a report on aviation safety management after a Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people.

Economy 2 weeks ago

South Korea to impose fuel price cap to shield economy from energy shock

Speaking at an emergency meeting on the impact of the Middle East crisis, Lee said the government would "swiftly introduce and boldly implement" a maximum price system on petroleum products "that have recently seen excessive price increases".

Academia 2 weeks ago

PREMIUM
Time for emergency ASEAN Plus Three summit

An emergency summit could identify credible mediating actors and outline a division of labor among regional stakeholders to pursue arrangements that allow neutral inspection and joint coordination mechanisms to guarantee safe passage for energy shipments.