SEOUL: North Korea’s defence minister, No Kwang Chol, on Saturday warned of further “offensive action” following Pyongyang’s latest ballistic missile launch, escalating tensions in the region. The missile test on Friday came shortly after US President Donald Trump, during a regional tour, expressed interest in meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un — an […]
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South Korean scientists create artificial muscle 4,000 times stronger than its weight
In a stunning scientific breakthrough, researchers in South Korea have created an artificial muscle that can lift around 4,000 times its own weight, marking a revolutionary step toward the development of more lifelike humanoid robots and wearable technologies. The research team at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), led by Professor Hoon […]
Sinner, Alcaraz set for South Korea exhibition ahead of Australian Open
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will play an exhibition match in South Korea in January, organisers said on Monday, as the top two men’s players in the world ramp up their preparations for the Australian Open. The pair, who have won nine of the last 10 major titles, will play in the Hyundai Card Super […]
US Defense Secretary visits DMZ amid talks on troop role in South Korea
SEOUL — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the North Korean border on Monday as part of his trip to South Korea, the South Korean Defence Ministry said. His visit comes ahead of talks aimed at reshaping the role of US troops stationed in the country. Hegseth arrived at the […]
Xi Jinping positions China as trade alternative at Apec
SEOUL — Chinese President Xi Jinping took centre stage at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit on Saturday, advocating for a global body to govern artificial intelligence and promoting China as an alternative to the United States in trade cooperation. Xi proposed the creation of a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation to establish governance rules […]
South Korea turns to China for help in engaging North Korea
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday during a state summit in Gyeongju. Xi visited South Korea for the first time in eleven years. The leaders attended an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum before holding talks on regional cooperation and security. Xi told Lee that China values its relationship […]
Trump approves South Korea’s plan to build nuclear-powered submarine
GYEONGJU: U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has granted approval for South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine, marking a major shift in the country’s naval capabilities. The announcement came a day after Washington and Seoul said they had reached a broad trade deal covering investment and shipbuilding. Trump met with South Korean […]
Trump heads to Asia amid uncertainty over Xi meeting
US President Donald Trump take off on a five-day trip to Asia on Friday. His aim is to secure trade, mineral, and ceasefire deals across Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. The visit marks Trump’s first to the region during his second term. Although his longest international tour since taking office. The trip comes amid escalating […]
South Korea Launches AI-Enhanced and Unmanned Weapons
SEOUL – South Korea kicked off its largest-ever arms fair on Friday, the Seoul International Aerospace & Defence Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, showcasing new unmanned and AI-enhanced weapons ranging from self-propelled howitzers to suicide drones. The three-day public air show features flights by the newly developed KF-21 fighter jet, while next week’s business exhibitions will allow […]
South Korea probes impact of $100K H-1B visa fee
SEOUL – South Korea’s foreign ministry announced on Saturday that it will closely evaluate the impact of recent U.S. changes to the H-1B visa program on South Korean companies and professionals. The move comes after the Trump administration proposed a $100,000 annual fee for employers sponsoring H-1B workers. The new visa policy has sparked concern […]