South Korea
South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law
The country hasn’t executed anyone since 1997 despite death penalty requests
Japan, South Korea push for closer ties to counter regional tension
[NARA] Japan and South Korea aim to deepen security and economic ties to counter growing tension in East Asia, their leaders said on Tuesday (Jan 13), after a summit meeting in Japan.
South Korea makes checks on increasing US dollar deposits as won falls
[SEOUL] South Korean authorities summoned seven local banks last week to question them about increasing US dollar deposits, officials and bank sources said on Monday (Jan 12), amid growing expectation...
Seoul apartment prices continue to rise ahead of Bank of Korea meeting
The government has rolled out a series of additional measures meant to temper the rally last year
South Korea's Lee says he asked Xi to play a mediating role on North Korea
[SEOUL] South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday (Jan 7) that much progress had been made in restoring trust with Beijing, and that he had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to play a ro...
Xi and Lee reaffirm China-South Korea ties at second summit in two months
The frequency of their meetings demonstates the importance of the relationship, showing efforts by both sides to stabilise relations
South Korea President Lee arrives in China amid rising regional tensions
His talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to cover trade, economic ties and security issues
South Korea’s factory activity expands on stronger exports: PMI
Optimism for the year ahead grew to the highest level since May 2022
South Korea exports maintain momentum despite tariffs impact
SOUTH Korea’s exports maintained growth momentum in December, easing concerns over global trade protectionism and tariff-related uncertainty that had weighed on the country for much of the year.
World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges
Hopes for the new year include an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
