South Korea Commemorates Memorial Day

Photo : YONHAP News The government has held a ceremony to commemorate the 70th Memorial Day at the Seoul National Cemetery on Friday to honor the sacrifices and contributions of fallen soldiers.  The ceremony was attended by some four thousand guests …

South Korea’s LNG demand set to rise as new president prioritizes renewables

South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung’s push to expand the role of renewables in the country’s power mix is expected to boost LNG demand to ensure a stable electricity supply, industry officials said. Lee, who won the presidential election on June 3 …

South Korea’s new presidency and the future of China-South Korea relations

On June 4, South Korea witnessed a significant political turning point as Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea was elected as the country’s 21st president. Sworn into office just hours after his electoral victory, Lee inherits a nation fatigued …

North Korea Faces Major Internet Outage, Cause Unclear

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea experienced a significant internet outage on June 7, 2025, affecting all connections coming from China and Russia. Junade Ali, a researcher monitoring the country’s internet, indicated that the outage appears to be internal …

Asia week ahead: China trade figures, plus key data from South Korea and India

China: a moderation in export growth amid uncertainty, and inflation data Next week’s economic calendar will be headlined by the release of CPI inflation and May trade data. Persistent deflationary pressures – driven by price competition and ongoing cost- …

China Launches Charm Offensive to Woo South Korea’s Leftist New President

Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time, South Korea through

Uzbekistan and Jordan made history on Thursday by qualifying for their first World Cup, while the pair will be joined in next year’s tournament by perennial participants South Korea. Uzbekistan, one of the fastest-rising national teams in Asia, drew 0-0 …

Did Kim Jong-suk commit suicide? South Korean model-TV star's family reacts to speculations

South Korean model and reality television figure Kim Jong-Suk has tragically died at the young age of 29. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news on June 6, revealing that he had passed away earlier that week. The announcement has left both the …

Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae and South Korea qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

South Korea have become the latest nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The East Asians sealed their place in next year’s tournament with a 2-0 win over Iraq, which propelled them to top spot in Group B of the third round of Asian qualifying. The …

US Keeps S. Korea on FX Monitoring List, Citing Surplus

Photo : YONHAP News The United States has kept South Korea on its list of countries to monitor for their foreign exchange policies, with currency policy expected to be included in the two sides' trade negotiations. According to the U.S. Treasury …