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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…
- Business
Electric energy conference kicks off in Seoul to showcase advanced tech
Seoul: A conference on electric energy kicked off in Seoul on Wednesday to showcase cutting-edge electric power technologies of local and foreign companies, the industry ministry said. Elecs Korea 2025, hosted by…
- Automobile
Hyundai to suspend Ioniq 5, Kona Electric production amid slowing EV demand
Seoul: Hyundai Motor will temporarily suspend production of its Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric models, as weakening electric vehicle (EV) demand continues to impact sales, according to industry sources on Friday. According…
- World
South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President: Reports
Seoul: South Korean prosecutors have indicted the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law, Yonhap news agency said on Sunday, January 26. The agency reported that the Seoul…
- World
South Korea: Hearing to extend Yoon’s detention ends after 5 hrs
Seoul: The South Korean Court hearing on whether to extend detention and issue an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law ended on Saturday,…
- World
South Korea: Acting President accepts presidential security chief’s resignation
Seoul: South Korea’s Acting President Choi Sang-mok accepted the resignation of the Presidential Security Service (PSS) chief on Friday, according to Choi’s office, amid growing conflicts over arresting President Yoon Suk-yeol, who…
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South Korea plane crash: Acting Prez declares 7 day mourning period
South Korea’s Acting President Choi Sang-mok announced a national mourning period until January 4, following a devastating plane crash that claimed at least 179 lives. This marks the deadliest aviation disaster in…
