First Lady and Member of the National Assembly Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday extended congratulations to Han Seong-sook on her appointment as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea. The first lady, in a statement, said that Han Seong-sook’s appointment reflected her distinguished record of leadership in the fields of technology, innovation and […]
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South Korea and Japan strengthen defence partnership amid regional tensions
South Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula while agreeing to strengthen defence cooperation during high-level talks in Seoul. The meeting reflected both countries’ shared focus on improving regional security and expanding military coordination amid growing challenges in Northeast Asia. South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and Japanese […]
China, Russia aircraft enter KADIZ
South Korea deployed fighter jets after more than 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered its Air Defense Identification Zone on Friday. The aircraft did not violate South Korean sovereign airspace but prompted a precautionary military response. The incident highlights continued regional security tensions in Northeast Asia. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, […]
South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history — an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat. The Bafana Bafana, playing in a World Cup for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, were widely written off after their […]
Hwang and Oh strike as South Korea fight back to sink Czech Republic
South Korea rallied ?from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World ?Cup Group A campaign thanks to goals by Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyuon Thursday. The Koreans joined Mexico on three points at the top of the standings after the co-hosts defeated nine-man South Africa […]
Samsung shareholders threaten legal action over union bonus deal
A group of Samsung Electronics shareholders has threatened legal action against a tentative agreement between the South Korean tech giant and its largest labour union, escalating tensions over a deal that helped avert a major strike. The agreement, reached late Wednesday, includes revised wage increases and a new bonus structure for employees, with parts of […]
Samsung faces strike threat amid AI bonus dispute
A major labour dispute is brewing at Samsung Electronics, as more than 45,000 workers prepare for what could become the largest strike in the company’s history over disagreements related to bonus payouts linked to the global AI boom. The planned 18-day strike is scheduled to begin on May 21 and has raised concerns among South […]
Iran rejects claims of attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has denied allegations that its forces were involved in an attack on a South Korean-linked cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, dismissing the claims as baseless. Read More: Iran hits UAE oil port as US moves to reopen Hormuz According to reports, a Panama-flagged cargo ship, identified as HMM Namu, caught fire […]
Jisoo of global K-pop group BLACKPINK faces scrutiny amid brother controversy
SEOUL: Jisoo of global K-pop group BLACKPINK is facing online backlash following reports linking her brother to an ongoing criminal investigation in South Korea. Read More: Blackpink Jisoo returns to screen in new K-drama Authorities at Gangnam Police Station confirmed that a man in his 30s, identified only as “Mr A,” has been arrested on […]
North Korea fires missiles for second consecutive day of weapons activity
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive day of weapons activity, according to South Korea’s military. Read More: North Korea’s Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: state media The launches were detected around 08:50 a.m. from the Wonsan area, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) […]