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., to ensure sanctions enforcement against North Korea…
Explainer-How could Russia help North Korea build a satellite?
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday toured Russia’s most modern space launch centre, where President Vladimir Putin promised to help Pyongyang build satellites. The unprecedented visit comes…
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles while leader Kim visits Russia
By Josh Smith and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, just an hour before leader Kim Jong Un…
Analysis-With Putin summit, North Korea charts new course in fraught Russia relationship
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – The coming meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could help reshape how the reclusive and distrustful North has dealt…
U.S., South Korea, Japan agree to accelerate missile tracking cooperation
SEOUL (Reuters) – Defence chiefs from the U.S., South Korea and Japan on Thursday jointly condemned North Korea’s recent test of missiles and agreed to accelerate missile tracking cooperation, South Korea’s Ministry…
South Korea should maintain current monetary, fiscal policies, IMF says
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea should maintain current, restrictive monetary and fiscal policies as it needs to take steps to return to sustainable finances and address inflation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
North Korea fires several cruise missiles towards sea, says South Korean military
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea fired several cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea in the early hours of Saturday, according to the South Korean military. Details of the launch were…
South Korea factory activity shrinks at quicker pace in August – PMI
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s factory activity weakened at a faster pace in August, extending its longest-ever slump by another month as export orders fell again, a private business…
White House: North Korea, Russia arms talks advancing
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States is concerned that arms negotiations between Russia and North Korea are advancing actively, the White House said on Wednesday. White House national security spokesman…
South Korea exports to extend downturn amid worsening China outlook: Reuters poll
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports likely fell in August for an 11th consecutive month, a Reuters survey showed on Wednesday, as economic recovery in top export market China…
Kia plant in South Korea faces production disruption after fire -Yonhap
SEOUL (Reuters) – Kia Corp has faced production disruption at one of its plants in South Korea due to a fire in its paint shop, Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday. Fire…
South Korea focuses on fiscal discipline with smallest budget increase in two decades
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s government plans to raise budget spending to nearly $497 billion for 2024, but the proposed increase is the smallest in two decades as authorities…
South Korea clears path for Hyundai Motor strike -union
SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor’s unionised workers have won permission to go on strike, the union said on Monday, raising the probability of the company’s first wage-related industrial action in five years.…
‘Come Home’: Mother Of US Soldier Detained In North Korea Speaks Out On Son’s Absence
‘Come Home’: Mother Of US Soldier Detained In North Korea Speaks Out On Son’s Absence Jake Smith on August 24, 2023 The mother of the U.S. soldier who fled into North Korea…
Marketmind: Spotlight falls on South Korea, Indonesia rate calls
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. Interest rate decisions and policy guidance from South Korea and Indonesia take…
Japan, South Korea criticise North Korea satellite launch plan
By Elaine Lies and Hyonhee Shin TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea told Japan on Tuesday that it would launch a satellite between Aug. 24-31, its second such attempt this year, prompting criticism from…
Bank of Korea seen on hold for rest of year, to cut rates early in 2024 : Reuters poll
By Anant Chandak BENGALURU (Reuters) – The Bank of Korea will leave its key policy rate unchanged at 3.50% for a fifth consecutive meeting on Thursday and hold it steady for the…
North Korea says Camp David agreements raise possibility of ‘thermonuclear war’
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea on Tuesday denounced the annual military drills between the United States and South Korea, warning of a “thermonuclear war” over recent trilateral agreements to…
South Korea consumer sentiment weakens in August on growth worries
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s consumer sentiment weakened in August for the first time in six months, a central bank survey showed on Tuesday, amid worries about sluggish economic growth. The consumer…
South Korea will cooperate more with US, Japan if North’s threats continue
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Monday trilateral cooperation with the United States and Japan will grow stronger if North Korea’s threats increase. He made the remark…
North Korean hackers target U.S.-South Korea military drills, police say
By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) – Suspected North Korean hackers have targeted a joint U.S.-South Korea military exercise being held this week though classified information has not been compromised, South Korean police…
North Korea slams UN human rights meeting as a US ‘scheme’
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea slammed a recent United Nations meeting about its human rights record, asserting the United States used the international organisation for a “scheme” against Pyongyang, state media KCNA…
Analysis-Fukushima water release poses early test for Japan-South Korea unity
By Tim Kelly, Sakura Murakami and Hyonhee Shin TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden wants to lock in friendly ties between Japan and South Korea at a summit on Friday, but…
US slams North Korea for using repression to build nuclear weapons
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States slammed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the United Nations on Thursday for using “repression and cruelty” and totalitarian rule to…
North Korea Prepares Launch Of Second Spy Satellite After Failed Attempt
North Korea Prepares Launch Of Second Spy Satellite After Failed Attempt Jake Smith on August 17, 2023 North Korea is preparing to launch a spy satellite into orbit following a failed launch…
US summit with South Korea, Japan, will seek to lock-in progress -US official
By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. summit with Japan and South Korea on Friday will include an ambitious set of initiatives to lock in progress between the…
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