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South Korea’s Exports Drop as Tariffs Take Toll — Update
South Korea's exports fell in May for the first time in four months, as shipments to the United States and China dropped on global trade conflict triggered by U. S.…
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Declines in exports to both the United States and China, the two biggest markets, suggest U. S. tariff measures are having an impact on the global economy as well…
South Korea exports fall as tariffs hit U. S., China shipments
- Story8440posts6sourcesThe New York Times
South Korea’s Election Likely to Reset Ties With China
Lee, who survived an assassination attempt last year, campaigns in a bulletproof vest and he spoke from a lectern behind three protective screens with personal…
Moon Sang-yunIf the centre of the government moves to Sejong, it’s the hope that conventions and important meetings will happen there instead of in Seoul,
South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know
- Story913posts2sourcesThe Gazette
South Korea’s presidential front-runner backs nuclear power
Korea’s Presidential Front-Runner Backs Nuclear Power
- Story11215posts4sourcesThe Manila Times
Obiena bags third straight gold in Asian Championships
On Saturday, Animesh Kujur demonstrated his talent clocking an impressive 20.32 seconds to finish third in the 200 metres at the Asian Athletics Championships in…
YadavI missed vital training sessions due to ankle and shoulder niggle which hampered my preparation for the Asian meet. I should be able to recover the lost ground in…
Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira narrowly misses out on 200m gold at Asian Athletics Championships
- Story4339posts3sourcesThe Korea Times
Seoul subway arson causes over $217,000 in damage: authorities
Fifteen passengers have been sent to hospital.
Police apprehend suspected Seoul subway arsonist
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Police seek arrest warrant for election worker accused of casting vote on husband's behalf
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Warning shots and grenades used to disperse Palestinians seeking aid
A photographer shows the shocking reality of Sudan’s civil war
- Story10posts3sourcesThe Korea Times
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo faces fallout from brother’s alleged scandal, raising questions about celebrity accountability in Korea
BLACKPINK Jisoo's brother accused of sexual misconduct
Jisoo
We are currently verifying the facts.”
BLACKPINK Jisoo's brother accused of sexual misconduct by woman: ‘It took me a long time to write this..’
- Story5posts2sourcesThe Korea Times
Korea's secondhand smoke problem resurges, undoing years of progress
Between 2012 and 2014, the smoking rate among males dropped by 1.4 percentage points to 43.9 percent, while the rate among females decreased by 0.5 percentage…
❝Public awareness of the health risks of smoking has risen significantly, with 23.8 percent of respondents recognizing that tobacco use is linked to lung cancer,…
Smoking rate falls amid bans, awareness
- Story52posts9sourcesThe Manila Times
Early-voting turnout in SKorean polls reaches record
Since then the Asian democracy has been led by a revolving door of lame duck acting presidents, as its export-driven economy grapples with trade turmoil abroad and…
❝Overseas Koreans... more than ever, felt compelled to make their voices heard through the ballot, driven by a sense that the very foundations of South Korea's…
South Korea set to break early voting record as presidential election looms
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South Korea’s conservative party picks Kim Moon Soo as presidential candidate
Kim, 73, secured the People Power Party (PPP) nomination with 56.5 percent of the vote at the party’s national convention in Goyang city in Gyeonggi Province on…
Kim Moon-soo (badminton)I’ll form a strong alliance with anyone to prevent a rule by Lee Jae-myung and his Democratic Party forces. I’ll push for that in a procedure and method that our…
South Korea’s main conservative party nominates Kim Moon Soo as its presidential candidate
South Korea’s conservatives pick hardline Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate
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Indonesia backs WTO efforts to ease trade tensions
The agreement came from a meeting between Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun and U. S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer on Jeju Island on the sidelines of…
❝Washington is prepared to move forward in the interim talks, given the range of interests that could be addressed in a potential negotiated agreement,
‘It’s All About Trump’s Tariffs’: Asia Flocks to U. S. Trade Official
Group of 21 economies — including U. S. and China — warns of growth slowdown over trade tensions
- Story3posts2sourcesThe Gazette
South Korea ex-President Yoon says he is leaving conservative party
The announcement comes as PPP's presidential candidate is badly trailing liberal Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung in the polls before the June 3 snap…
Yoon Suk Yeol
I am leaving the People Power Party to fulfill my responsibility to protect the free Republic of Korea... Please lend your support to Kim Moon-soo,
- Story5posts2sourcesABP Live
5 Famous Museums Around The World To Explore On International Museum Day 2025
Xi Jinping
Every museum is a big school,
- Story2posts2sourcesBloomberg News
South Korea’s Steady Inflation Gives BOK Scope to Cut Rates
- Story20posts5sourcesThe Korea Times
DPK's Lee Jae-myung proposes constitutional change for 4-year, 2-term presidency
Sunday's debate, the first of three TV debates scheduled over the next two weeks, will focus on how to revitalise the struggling economy, one of the hot-button…
❝We must gather the people's strength to root (them) out and strictly hold (them) accountable,
South Korea's presidential candidates prepare to face off in first debate
South Korean Election Frontrunner Lee Floats Two-Term Presidency
- Story4posts2sourcesThe Korea Times
Financial group heads boost offshore IR efforts
Integrating A Strategic Alliance with Swiss Private Bank Lombard Odier, Key Talent Acquisitions, Development Programs, and AI Tools, the Bank is Poised to…
- Story3posts2sourcesBloomberg News
Borrowers Rush to Sell Yen Bonds as Rising Yields Lure Investors
The meeting came amid heightened global market volatility, triggered in part by a sharp uptick in long-term bond yields.
- Story7posts2sourcesCNA
South Koreans eye constitutional change to president's power after martial law
With just nine days remaining until the June 3 presidential election, criticism is growing over the delayed release of the candidates’ full policy booklets.
Chae Jin-wonChances to succeed in a constitutional amendment are higher than ever,
- Story18posts6sourcesThe Korea Times
Presidential race marred by election crimes amid deepening polarization
South Korea’s presidential race has devolved into personal attacks and petty disputes, drowning out meaningful policy debate after Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted over…
❝You can tell if one deliberately meant to destroy the posters when you see drawings of a mustache or cigarette burns on a candidate's photo,
A look at key events that triggered South Korea's snap presidential election
South Korea martial law put Lee Jae-myung back on track for presidency
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Bron Breakker attacks Jey Uso on WWE Raw: Is the stage set for Logan Paul to align with Seth Rollins?
Jey Uso’s submission win over him was his only loss in their 1-on-1 history and before that, Gunther held a 3-0 record against him.
3 WWE Stars Who Could End Jey Uso’s World Heavyweight Title Reign
- Story6posts2sourcesDaily Mail
Netflix viewers 'really hooked' on 'work of genius' family drama — as they gush 'it's my favourite show of 2025'
❝When I read the script, I felt it was a once-in-a-lifetime challenge
The 100 most-watched TV shows of the past year revealed
- Story13posts3sourcesLos Angeles Times
How South Korea's next president wants to deal with Trump and his tariffs
Instead of reacting with alarm, South Korea should see this development as a signal to evolve its approach to alliance management.
❝The U. S.-South Korea alliance is important, and we need to expand and develop that in the future — from a security alliance into an economic alliance and…
US troop movements in Korea are not a challenge — they're an opportunity
- Story7posts2sourcesThe Gazette
North Korea's Kim Jong Un leads meeting on strengthening military, inspects artillery drill
❝The enemy is pouring everything he can on the Kursk region. The [North] Korean troops are trying to storm... in columns, they're actually running across fields."
North Korean Soldiers Praised by Russia for Fighting Ukraine
- Story7posts3sourcesHindustan Times
Karnataka sees rise in Covid-19 cases: Government issues fresh advisory for public caution
Health authorities in Korea are calling for older adults to receive COVID-19 vaccines as a resurgent wave spreads across neighboring countries.
Jee Young-meeTo prevent domestic transmission and outbreaks, it’s important to take precautions such as washing your hands, covering your mouth when you cough and wearing…
How To Stay Safe As Covid Returns: A 5-Point Checklist
- Story5posts2sourcesThe Korea Times
Lee Jae-myung defies legal setback, solidifies lead with 50% support in latest polls
The conservative People Power Party is divided over whether to defend or condemn Yoon's martial law, which was deemed unconstitutional by a top court, and Han says…
❝I decided to run for office out of a sense of crisis that if politics does not change completely, the Republic of Korea, which our people have worked hard to…
- Story4posts2sourcesThe Korea Times
Ex-world No. 1 Swiatek commits to WTA Korea Open in September
Swiatek received one suspension in November 2024 following a positive test for banned substance trimetazidine.
- Story2posts2sourcesThe Korea Times
Man in 20s arrested for random stabbing attack in Seoul’s Bongcheon-dong
Man held after several injured in Tokyo Metro knife attack: Reports
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Lutnick Warns No 'Fast Deals' for Japan and South Korea
Lutnick Expects ‘De-Escalation’ With China Before Trade Deal
Lutnick Expects ‘De-Escalation’ With China Before Trade Deal
- Story5posts2sourcesThe Korea Times
Korea adds 194,000 jobs in April, but manufacturing sector posts sharpest fall in 6 years
Display panel shipment declined 7.6 percent to 1.52 billion dollars, but mobile phone export advanced 28.6 percent to 1.19 billion dollars.
❝Considering both domestic and external conditions, the South Korean economy is expected to see a slowdown in growth due to worsening trade conditions and sluggish…
Seoul's industrial output, retail sales decline in Q1, while service sector remains resilient: data
S. Korea's ICT export rises for 3rd month in April
