South Korea
- World
Voter turnout surpasses 70 pc in South Korea’s presidential election
Seoul: Voter turnout for South Korea’s presidential election has surpassed the 70 per cent mark, 10 hours after voting began early Tuesday, the election watchdog said. Of the total 44.39 million eligible…
- Telangana
Telangana athlete Nandini wins gold in South Korea, CM congratulates
Hyderabad: In a proud moment for Telangana, 21-year-old athlete Agasara Nandini won the gold medal in the heptathlon at the Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea. This marks a major…
- Television News
Hina Khan shares her ‘fairy tale’ experience from South Korea trip
Mumbai: Television actress Hina Khan shared enchanting moments from her trip to South Korea, describing the experience as nothing short of a fairy tale. Captivated by the beauty and charm of the…
- World
South Korea says North Korea has fired several missiles towards its eastern waters
Seoul: North Korea on Thursday fired several ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, adding to a run of weapons tests that have raised animosity in the region. South…
- Television News
Hina Khan embarks on her first exciting trip to South Korea
Mumbai: TV actress Hina Khan has embarked on what she describes as a “much-needed and highly exciting” journey to South Korea. This marks her first-ever visit to the vibrant and culturally rich…
- World
S Korea’s acting leader Han resigns amid reports he will run for presidential election
Seoul: South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo said Thursday he is resigning to take on “heavier responsibility” amid expectation he will run in next month’s presidential election. Han has emerged as a…
- World
US highlights S. Korea’s role in Trump administration’s energy strategy
Seoul: A senior US energy official on Friday underscored South Korea’s growing significance in the Donald Trump administration’s push to expand American energy exports and diversify global supply chains. Speaking via video…
- World
Yoon’s trial on rebellion charges opens in South Korea. Here’s what to know
Seoul: Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal saga is far from over. Ten days after he was ousted from office over his martial law declaration, the former conservative South Korean president appeared for the…
- World
South Korea calls for contingency plans amid US tariff uncertainty
Seoul: Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok instructed officials on Friday to prepare contingency plans to effectively respond to uncertainties stemming from the U.S. administration’s tariff schemes and strengthen monitoring of financial markets. Choi…
- Andhra Pradesh
900 Kia car engines stolen in Andhra over five years; police launch probe
Penukonda: As many as 900 Kia car engines were allegedly stolen in Sri Sathyasai district over a period of five years, prompting the South Korean automobile company to lodge a police complaint,…
- Technology
Samsung seeks ways to cushion blow from US tariffs
Seoul: Tech giant Samsung Electronics may need to overhaul its global production strategy as new US reciprocal tariffs could significantly affect its smartphone business, industry sources said on Sunday. Last week, US…
- World
At least 16 dead, 19 injured as wildfires ravage South Korea’s southern regions
Seoul: At least 16 people died and another 19 were injured as wildfires ravaged South Korea’s southern regions amid dry weather and strong winds, government officials said on Wednesday. Officials in Andong…
- Technology
Seoul shares finish lower amid Trump’s tariff determination
Seoul: South Korean stocks ended lower for the second consecutive session in Friday amid US President Donald Trump’s determination to push forward with his controversial tariff policies. The local currency stayed unchanged…
- World
Yoon defends his martial law decree in two South Korean courts
Seoul: Travelling around Seoul in a prison transport vehicle, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in two different courts on Thursday, contesting his arrest on rebellion charges in one and fighting…
- Technology
South Korea suspends local service of Chinese AI app DeepSeek
Seoul: The government said on Monday it has temporarily suspended the local service of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek over concerns about its data collection practices. The Personal Information Protection Commission…
