Tag: Seoul
S.Korean president to push for DPRK-U.S. talks before U.S. presidential election
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said that his country will make all-out efforts to ensure that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)...
N.Korea removes loudspeakers from border, suspends military action against S. Korea
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) was seen removing loudspeakers set up from Sunday afternoon in the border areas with South Korea, multiple...
South Korea expresses deep concern over DPRK’s military action plans
South Korea's defense ministry on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the military action plans announced by the army of the Democratic People's Republic...
At least 25 killed in South Korea’s blaze at warehouse construction site
At least 25 people were killed in a blaze that broke out at a warehouse construction site in Gyeonggi province, South Korea, local media...
LG Electronics post 2nd-biggest operating profit in Q1
LG Electronics, South Korea's tech giant, posted the second-biggest operating profit in the first quarter on the brisk sale of premium TVs and home...
Samsung Electronics posts growth in Q1 operating profit
Samsung Electronics, South Korea's tech behemoth, posted a growth in the first-quarter operating profit, the company said Wednesday.
Consolidated operating profit expanded...
South Korea’s ruling party wins landslide victory in parliamentary polls amid COVID-19 outbreak
South Korean President Moon Jae-in's ruling Democratic Party has won a landslide victory in parliamentary elections held amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The governing Democratic Party...
South Korea unveils US$80 billion of fiscal stimulus, unprecedented monetary steps over COVID-19 outbreak
South Korea has unveiled 100 trillion won (about 80 billion U.S. dollars) worth of fiscal stimulus package and unprecedented monetary policy steps to help...
South Korea to set up “walk through” virus testing facilities at airport
South Korea said on Monday that it will set up the so-called "walk through" virus testing facilities at the country's main gateway Incheon International...
South Korea confirms 376 more cases of COVID-19, 3,526 in total, president vows to...
South Korea confirmed 376 more cases of the COVID-19 as of 9:00 a.m. local time Sunday, raising the total number of infections to 3,526...
South Korea confirms 813 more cases of COVID-19, 3,150 in total
South Korea confirmed 813 more cases of the COVID-19 on Saturday, raising the total number of infections to 3,150.
As of 4:00...
South Korea raises virus alert to highest as COVID-19 cases soar to 602, death...
South Korea raised its four-tier virus alert to the highest "red" level on Sunday as the number of COVID-19 infection cases soared to 602...
South Korea raises virus alert to highest amid soaring COVID-19 cases
South Korea raised its four-tier virus alert to the highest "red" level on Sunday as the number of COVID-19 infection cases soared to 602...
South Korea confirms 123 more cases of COVID-19, 556 in total
South Korea confirmed 123 more cases of the COVID-19 on Sunday, raising the total number of infections to 556 and the death toll rose...
South Korea confirms 142 more cases of COVID-19, 346 in total
South Korea confirmed 142 more cases of the COVID-19 on Saturday, raising the total number of infections to 346.
As of 9...
South Korea’s appellate court sentences ex-president Lee to 17 years in jail over corruption
A South Korean appellate court on Wednesday sentenced former President Lee Myung-bak to 17 years in jail over a set of corruptions, including bribery...
South Korea hails “Parasite” for making history at 92nd Oscars
South Korean people and media on Monday hailed "Parasite" as the black comedy thriller picked up four awards, including best picture, at the 92nd...
Hyundai Motor posts biggest revenue in 2019
South Korea's biggest automaker Hyundai Motor posted its biggest revenue last year on an enhanced product mix and a positive currency effect, the company...
Hyundai Motor to invest US$51 billion in future mobility devices, services by 2025
South Korea's biggest carmaker Hyundai Motor said Wednesday that it will invest around 51 billion U.S. dollars in future mobility devices and services by...
Ethiopian Airlines CEO re-appointed to IATA board of governors
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, has announced that its Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam...
S. Korea Might be Inviting DPRK leader to ASEAN Summit
South Korea's presidential Blue House has said that it will consider inviting Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of...
S. Korea and DPRK to Discuss video reunions of Split families
South Korea's unification ministry in charge of inter-Korean affairs said Wednesday that it was preparing to consult with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea...
S. Korea Leader Demands Continued Support for DPRK-US Talks
South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed hope on Monday that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States could continue their...
S. Korea Erases in Defense White Paper Reference to DPRK as “Enemy”
South Korea's military has deleted its reference to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) as an "enemy" in the latest defense white paper...
South Korea fines German luxury automaker BMW US$10 million
South Korea's transportation ministry on Monday fined German luxury automaker BMW 11.2 billion won (10 million U.S. dollars) for allegedly trying to cover up...
S. Korean Leader Affirms Kim and Trump Preparedness to Hold to Sit
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Sunday confirmed the willingness of Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK),...
DPRK’s Talks with Seoul Halted and Could cancel proposed meeting with Trump
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said early Wednesday that it would suspend high-level talks with South Korea infinitely and threatened to withdraw...
8 Journalists from South Korea called to witness DPRKs nuke test site destruction
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) invited eight South Korean journalists to witness the dismantling of its northeastern nuclear test site, Seoul's unification...
S. Korea Welcomes DPRK’s Promise to Disassemble Nuclear Test Site
South Korea's presidential Blue House on Sunday hailed the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s pledge to dismantle its nuclear test site.
Kim Eui-kyeom, spokesman...
DPRK withdraws loudspeakers from its border with S. Korea
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) was removing propaganda loudspeakers from the border area with South Korea in a bid to enforce the...