CBP improves Republic of Korea steel exports with Electronic Certification System
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Republic of Korea held a ribbon cutting ceremony May 15 to celebrate the deployment of … Read more
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US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts, possibly outside the U.N., … Read more
South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea, Japan and the United States staged long-planned joint naval exercises involving an American aircraft carrier to ensure … Read more
South Korea opposition parties projected to retain majority in legislature -exit poll
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party and its allies were projected to retain a majority by winning up to 197 seats in … Read more
Explainer-What are solid-fuel missiles, and why is North Korea developing them?
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea launched a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Tuesday, in what South Korean officials said could be … Read more
US plans trilateral summit with Japan, South Korea in July, Japanese media report
TOKYO (Reuters) – The United States government is arranging a summit between President Joe Biden and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in July, on … Read more
Analysis-Russian veto points to ‘grim future’ for North Korea sanctions enforcement
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – Russia’s move to effectively disband the panel of experts monitoring longstanding United Nations sanctions against North Korea points to … Read more
Explainer-Why is South Korea hosting a ‘Summit for Democracy’?
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol joined U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other foreign officials this week in calling for … Read more
Blinken to visit South Korea next week, attend Summit for Democracy
SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit South Korea next week and hold a meeting on Monday with his counterpart, Cho … Read more
Chinese man arrested in Australia faces extradition to US in North Korea smuggling case
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A Chinese man arrested in Australia is awaiting extradition to the United States for alleged involvement in a North Korean scheme to … Read more
South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Cuba, North Korea’s old friend
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea has established diplomatic relations with Cuba, one of North Korea’s Cold War-era allies, the South Korean foreign ministry said on … Read more
North Korea develops new rocket launcher controller – state media
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea has successfully developed a new ballistic control system for a multiple rocket launcher along with controllable shells, state media KCNA … Read more
US, Russia clash at UN over North Korea, Patriot missiles in Ukraine
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States accused Russia on Tuesday of firing at least nine North Korean-supplied missiles at Ukraine, while … Read more
U.S. F-16 crashes in South Korea, pilot safely ejects
SEOUL (Reuters) – A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed into the sea off South Korea’s west coast on Wednesday and the pilot was rescued safely, … Read more
South Korea Jan exports likely rose for fourth month on chip recovery: Reuters poll
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports likely rose for a fourth straight month in January on growing chip sales, with the headline … Read more
North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea fired multiple unidentified cruise missiles on Tuesday into the sea off its west coast, South Korea’s military said, the third time … Read more
Analysis-North Korea signals confrontation, no signs of war preparation
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea is stepping up confrontation with the United States and its allies, but officials in Washington and Seoul … Read more
South Korea to make financial markets more attractive, regulator says
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea will take steps to make its financial markets more investor friendly and attractive to foreigners, the financial regulator said on … Read more
Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea hit by heavy snowfall
SEOUL (Reuters) – Heavy snow interrupted some events at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea’s Gangwon province on Saturday, with thousands of officials … Read more
North Korea says tests underwater nuclear drone, criticises US-led joint drills
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system in a protest against this week’s joint military … Read more
North Korea threat could change ‘drastically’ given Russia cooperation-US official
By David Brunnstrom and Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The nature of the security threat posed by North Korea could change “drastically” in the coming … Read more
South Korea prepares financial package for stock investors, small businesses
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s government said on Wednesday it plans to implement a package of financial policies to support stock investors and small business … Read more
Russia says it will build ties with North Korea as foreign ministers set to meet
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -Russia will develop ties with North Korea in all areas building on agreements between their leaders in September, the Kremlin … Read more
Explainer-Why is North Korea testing hypersonic missiles and how do they work?
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea said on Monday it had tested a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with intermediate range, amid an intensifying … Read more
South Korea says it will impose fines on two global banks for short-selling violations
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s financial regulator on Sunday said it plans to impose penalties on two unnamed global investment banks it is investigating. The … Read more
North Korea halts radio broadcasts, curbs exchanges with South -Yonhap
By Cynthia Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea stopped operating a radio station used to send coded messages to its agents in South Korea, the … Read more
North Korea poised to admit first known tourists since 2020
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – A group from Russia is poised to be the first known tourists allowed into North Korea since anti-pandemic border … Read more
South Korea to step up monitoring of real estate projects
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s financial authorities will step up monitoring of real estate projects, the finance ministry said in a statement on Friday. There … Read more
Ukraine is ‘test site’ for North Korean missiles: South Korea
By Jonathan Landay and Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and its allies on Wednesday condemned what they described as Russia’s firing of … Read more
South Korea president vows to ease regulations to boost home supplies
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday vowed to relax tax rules on multiple homeowners and ease rules governing the reconstruction … Read more
South Korea jobless rate climbs to near 2-year high in December
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s jobless rate rose to a near two-year high in December, official data showed on Wednesday. The country’s unemployment rate stood … Read more
North Korea vows military strike if any provocation, fires artillery rounds
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea will launch a military strike immediately in response to any provocation, Kim Yo Jong, the sister and key ally of leader … Read more
North Korea fires artillery at sea against South military ‘gangsters’
By Ju-min Park and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea fired more than 200 artillery rounds on Friday near a disputed maritime border with … Read more
South Korea Dec exports up for third month but at slower pace
By Cynthia Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports rose for a third month in December but at a slower pace as weaker demand for … Read more
South Korea inflation in December eases for second month
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s annual consumer inflation eased for a second month in December and came in below market expectations, backing policymakers’ outlook that price … Read more
South Korea November factory output jumps thanks to robust chip production
By Cynthia Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s November factory output posted the fastest gain since May 2022 on soaring chip production, official data showed … Read more
Explainer-How could North Korea use its nuclear weapons?
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a missile test this week shows his country would not hesitate to … Read more
South Korea banks pledge $1.5 billion for small businesses amid push to share profits
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s commercial banks will provide 2 trillion won ($1.53 billion) to support small businesses, the organisation representing the lenders said on … Read more
China’s exports to North Korea return to growth in November
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s exports to North Korea swung back to growth in November from a decline in the previous month, Chinese customs data showed … Read more
Explainer-US, Asian allies launch system to track North Korea missiles in real-time
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea, the United States and Japan said on Tuesday they have activated a new system to detect and … Read more
Explainer-What are solid-fuel missiles, and why is North Korea developing them?
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea test-fired a intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) powered by solid fuel on Monday, South Korean officials said, in … Read more
North Korea may test ICBM soon, South official says ahead of nuclear talks in DC
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea may test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) this month, a senior South Korean official said on Friday before discussions with … Read more
S.Korea’s defence minister warns North Korea of ‘hell of destruction’
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s defence minister threatened on Wednesday to unleash a “hell of destruction” on neighbouring North Korea in retaliation … Read more
South Korea, US to hold new round of nuclear consultation talks -Seoul
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea and the United States will hold talks on nuclear deterrence on Friday as part of Washington’s commitment to share more … Read more
US Fighter Jet Crashes Off South Korea: REPORT
US Fighter Jet Crashes Off South Korea: REPORT Micaela Burrow on December 10, 2023 The Department of Defense (DOD) is looking into reports that a … Read more
U.S. F-16 jet crashes in South Korea, pilot rescued after ejecting
SEOUL (Reuters) – A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed in South Korea on Monday while on a routine training flight and the pilot was rescued … Read more
North Korea condemns US veto of Gaza ceasefire call at UN
SEOUL (Reuters) – A North Korean senior official criticised the United States for blocking a U.N. resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, … Read more
North Korea boasts of satellite capability, says it will launch more soon
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea is determined to launch more spy satellites in the near future to collect information on the military activities of its … Read more
US envoy for North Korea to join Hyundai Motor as an adviser
SEOUL (Reuters) – The U.S. special representative for North Korea Sung Kim will join South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor as an adviser in January, the … Read more
North Korea hackers may have stolen data on laser weapon -police
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean police are investigating whether a North Korean hacker group, accused of stealing data from 14 entities, obtained information on defence … Read more