After election rout, compromise may better serve South Korea’s combative president
By Hyonhee Shin and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) – After rising to power by embracing uncompromising and sometimes combative politics, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol may have to rethink his signature…
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 Wednesday. With their United Nations representatives exchanging…
North Korea’s Kim warns failure to provide food a ‘serious political issue’
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for ways to be found to improve economic development after saying that a failure to provide people with…
South Korea’s economy likely grew at slightly slower pace in Q4: Reuters poll
By Veronica Dudei Maia Khongwir BENGALURU (Reuters) – South Korea’s economy expanded at a slightly slower pace in the final three months of 2023 compared to Q3 as elevated interest rates held…
North Korea’s Kim visits arms factories amid criticism over trade with Russia
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited arms factories this week, state media outlet KCNA reported on Wednesday as the United States and its partners condemned…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un turns 40. Maybe
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to have turned the big four-oh on Monday, but state media continued its decades of silence on his birthday. Kim’s birthday…
Bank of Korea’s Rhee eyes warning signs of prolonged monetary tightening
SEOUL (Reuters) – Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong said on Monday recent market concerns over a financially troubled builder are a “warning sign” over the financial risks of prolonged monetary tightening.…
North Korea’s Kim orders military to accelerate war preparations -state media
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his country’s military, munitions industry and nuclear weapons sector to accelerate war preparations to counter what he called unprecedented…
South Korea’s Dec exports likely rose for a third month: Reuters poll
By Cynthia Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports likely rose for a third month in December albeit at a slower pace, as stronger electronics demand is seen supporting the country’s economic…
North Korea’s Kim convenes key party meeting ahead of new year -KCNA
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has kicked off a key meeting of the country’s ruling party, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday, setting the stage…
South Korea’s parliament approves 2024 budget
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s parliament on Thursday approved increasing next year’s budget by a net 17.9 trillion won to 656.6 trillion won ($503.50 billion). The increase is the smallest in two…
South Korea’s Nov exports to rise for second month but at slower pace : Reuters Poll
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports likely rose for a second month in November but at a slower pace amid uncertainty over the global growth outlook, a Reuters survey…
Rival Koreas race to launch first spy satellites this month
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – Both South and North Korea aim to launch their first spy satellites into orbit by the end of the month, entering a race for military capabilities…
Explainer-Why North Korea’s satellite launches draw condemnation
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea appears to be preparing for its third attempt this year at launching a reconnaissance satellite, a move that may prove as controversial as the nuclear-armed country’s weapons…
South Korea’s Yoon to warn APEC about risks from North Korea-Russia ties
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol heads to the United States on Wednesday to attend an APEC summit where he plans to seek support from other…
Polestar signs deal with South Korea’s SK On for Polestar 5 EV
(Reuters) – Electric vehicle maker Polestar said on Monday that it had signed an agreement with South Korean battery manufacturer SK On for the supply of battery cell modules for its upcoming…
North Korea’s next spy satellite launch attempt may come in October -think tank
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea will try this month to launch a spy satellite, a Seoul-based think tank said, the third attempt after two previous launches failed soon after…
North Korea’s Kim heads home after final stop in Russia’s Vladivostok -KCNA
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was headed home after making a final stop in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok, where he visited a university, an…
North Korea’s Kim heads home after week-long visit to Russia
By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was heading home by train on Sunday, Russian news agencies reported, after a week-long visit to Russia that included talks with…
Putin and North Korea’s Kim in their own words
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Russia’s most modern space launch facility on Wednesday. They exchanged opening greetings in front of the…
In Russia’s Pacific port, residents await North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) -In Russia’s Pacific port, residents said they were anticipating a visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that the United States fears could lead to more weapons supplies…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has photo session, but quiet amid talk of Russia visit
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a photo session with participants celebrating the 75th anniversary of the country’s founding but stayed away from other events amid reports that…
South Korea’s inflation quickens above forecast, keeping policymakers on watch
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s annual consumer inflation accelerated to 3.4% in August while the month-on-month rate was the fastest since early 2017, which should keep policymakers on alert for any sustained…
North Korea’s Second Attempt At Spy Satellite Launch Ends In Failure
North Korea’s Second Attempt At Spy Satellite Launch Ends In Failure Jake Smith on August 24, 2023 North Korea’s attempt to launch a spy satellite into orbit this week ended in failure,…
North Korea’s frantic space launch pace brings advances – and setbacks
By Hyonhee Shin, Soo-hyang Choi and Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea appears to have made progress in its space program, despite a second rocket failure on Thursday, but its unusually…
South Korea’s Yoon heads to US for summit with Biden, Kishida
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol departed for the United States on Thursday for a summit with U.S. and Japanese leaders as the three countries seek…
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