South Korea
US immigration raid on Hyundai plant sparks diplomatic tension
The United States and South Korea have found themselves embroiled in a diplomatic spat following a US immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia. The raid, conducted by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, resulted in the detention of hundreds of workers, forcing construction on the factory to be suspended. According to […]
South Korea’s shift towards a better work-life balance
In a country notorious for its long working hours, South Korea is slowly embracing a more balanced approach to work and life. Go Kyoung-min, a 34-year-old nurse at Severance Hospital in Seoul, is one of the beneficiaries of this shift. After opting into the hospital’s four-day workweek program, Go was able to spend more time […]
Record-breaking heatwaves scorch Japan, South Korea
Japan and South Korea have endured their hottest summers on record, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Japan’s average temperature this summer was 2.36 degrees Celsius (4.24 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 30-year average from 1991 to 2020, marking the hottest summer since statistics began in 1898. The JMA […]
South Korea indicts former first lady for bribery, Ex-PM over martial law
South Korean prosecutors have indicted former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo for aiding and abetting former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived imposition of martial law last year. On the same day, Yoon’s wife, Kim Keon-hee, was also indicted on charges of bribery and other offenses. The charges against Han, 76, include perjury and falsifying official documents. Assistant […]
North Korea blasts South Korea’s Lee as ‘confrontation maniac’
North Korea has strongly criticized South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, branding him a “confrontation maniac” after his recent speech in the United States. Lee urged efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, stating that this goal is crucial to securing a permanent peace between the Koreas and would allow the South Korea-US alliance to be upgraded […]
Trump expresses interest in meeting with Kim Jong-un
In a recent development that has garnered significant attention, US President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. This statement comes as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the US, with both leaders engaging in high-stakes talks. Trump said, “I’d like to have a meeting,” and “I […]
South Korea’s Lee to meet Trump, with trade, security high on agenda
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to meet United States President Donald Trump for the first time in a high-stakes visit to Washington, DC. The meeting comes after a July trade deal in which Washington agreed to cut its reciprocal tariff on South Korea to 15 percent from an initially proposed 25 percent. The […]
North Korea tests new air defense missiles amid tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of two new air defense missiles, state media reported, demonstrating the country’s continued efforts to bolster its military capabilities. The tests, which took place on Saturday, showed that the missiles had “superior combat capability” and a “fast response” to aerial targets such as attack drones […]
North Korea accuses South Korean troops of firing warning shots near border
North Korea has accused South Korean forces of firing warning shots at its soldiers who were part of a border reinforcement project. The incident has raised tensions between the two nations, with Pyongyang cautioning that Seoul’s actions risk driving the situation to “uncontrollable” levels. According to the North Korean People’s Army Vice Chief of the […]
South Korea to Restore Pact Halting Military Activity on N’Korea Border
South Korea has announced its intention to restore an pact suspending military activity along its border with North Korea and revive inter-Korean cooperation. The move is seen as an attempt by President Lee Jae-myung to ease soaring tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear programme and deepening ties with Russia. Marking the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from […]