Trump's tariffs, trade war pose major risks to Korean firms
South Korea’s economy has come under direct impact as US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, raising concerns about a prolonged ...
Flight or fright? Aviophobia rises in S. Korea amid safety scares
Comprehensive reform of aircraft maintenance system, revision of aviation security regulations needed: experts On the heels of two safety incidents involving South Korean budget airlines within a ...
Hangeul museum to move artifacts in wake of fire
The National Hangeul Museum will move its holdings to the nearby National Museum of Korea by April in a precautionary measure ...
Constitutional Court to rule on 9th justice Monday
South Korea's Constitutional Court on Monday is poised to hand down a ruling that could approve Ma Eun-hyuk as its new ...
Trials to open for military, police leaders in martial law cases
Trials of high-ranking military and police officials indicted on charges of insurrection and abuse of power in connection with suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration are set to ...
Director Seo You-min gives fan favorite a makeover
Untold Melody,' beloved 2007 Taiwanese music drama transformed for today For director Seo You-min, the path to directing was not exactly linear. A film school graduate who started with short films, ...
Trump’s bid to make the US 'crypto capital': Is South Korea ready?
From national Bitcoin reserves to CBDC abolition, unlocking Trump’s crypto promises and their implications for Korea Four days into his second term, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order ...
Cold to hit Korea through Thursday
South Korea is expected to endure a cold snap throughout the week, according to the weather forecast released on Sunday. The Korea Meteorological Administration predicted that morning temperatures on ...
Korea estimated to have surpassed Japan in GDP per capita
South Korea’s gross domestic product per capita is estimated to have surpassed the $36,000 mark in 2024, outpacing its ...
2 dead, 2 missing as 2 fishing boats run aground off Jeju
Two fishing vessels ran aground, resulting in the deaths of a Korean captain and an Indonesian crew member, with two other ...
Police to develop deepfake detection system
Police will invest 9.1 billion won ($6.2 million) to build a system that can detect deepfakes and misinformation, officials ...
Baby face obsession: Why Koreans strive to look younger
In a society that celebrates youth and fears aging, pressure to stay young runs deep In South Korea, conversations with strangers traditionally begin by sharing one's age, which helps determine the ...