Why South Korea Is Pivoting on Aircraft Carrier Plans

In 2021, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) floated plans to invest $1.8 billion in a domestically built light aircraft carrier that could enter service by 2033.  Such a warship could operate with the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II, the fifth- …

N-Korea deploys troops to Russia

(MENAFN) This week, Russia and North Korea officially confirmed that North Korean soldiers are actively involved in Russian military operations. Their role was especially crucial in the recent full recapture of the Kursk region, where North Korean special …

South Korea Requests Exemption From All US Tariffs

Seoul: South Korea has again asked the United States to exempt the country from all tariffs, Seoul’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Friday, after meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of a trade ministers’ meeting of …

Japan, South Korea plan fast-track entry system for tourists for anniv.

Japan and South Korea plan to set up dedicated entry lanes for tourists visiting each other's countries at four airports in June to speed up the immigration process, as the month marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic ties, …

North Korea's 'accidental defectors' stuck south of border

South Korea minister says deadline tight to reach deal on US tariffs

By Jihoon Lee SEOGWIPO, South Korea (Reuters) -South Korea's Minister of Trade and Industry Ahn Duk-geun said on Friday that Seoul would try to reach a deal with Washington on tariffs by the July deadline previously agreed, but warned that the target …

South Korea To Resume Tariff Negotiations With U.S. On Friday

South Korea is set to resume crucial tariff negotiations with the United States on Friday, a government official told AFP, as ministers from leading economies gather for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Jeju Island. The talks come …

Trump’s auto tariffs reignite concerns about GM’s future in South Korea

SEOUL — In South Korea, the Trump administration’s 25% tariff on imported cars has sent local automakers Hyundai and Kia scrambling to protect one of the country’s most valuable exports. But General Motors, which last year shipped 418,782 units from its …

Tourists visit Seongsan Ilchulbong peak in South Korea

Tourists visit the Seongsan Ilchulbong peak on Jeju Island, South Korea, May 16, 2025. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua) This photo shows a view of the Seongsan Ilchulbong peak on Jeju Island, South Korea, May 16, 2025. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua) …

South Korea fines China's Temu for user data violations

SEOUL: South Korea has fined Chinese e-commerce giant Temu nearly US$1 million for illegally transferring Korean users' personal information to China and other countries, a data protection watchdog said Thursday (May 15). Chinese platforms such as …