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The comments reflected how Washington intended to use South Korea as an important geopolitical instrument to realise its
Seoul, June 3: High-level discussions between South Korea and the United States regarding security agreements continued
North Korea Hits Back at US Over 'Dagger' Reference to South Korea
General Xavier Brunson made the comments in an interview as speculation builds that Washington may seek to expand the US
South Koreas stock market overtakes India as worlds sixth-largest
NEW DELHI, June 2: After Taiwan, South Koreas stock market has now overtaken Indias to become the worlds sixth-largest.
Asian shares mostly slip as latest fighting undermines US-Iran ceasefire
TOKYO, June 2: Asian shares mostly declined Tuesday as renewed fighting threatened the US-Iran ceasefire. US futures als
South Korea Overtakes India as Worlds Sixth-Largest Stock Market
The total market capitalization of Korea-listed companies has soared 86% this year to $5 trillion, while Indias has decl
South Korea and Canada Discuss Expanding Space and Defense Partnership
Seoul, June 2: South Korea and Canada have engaged in discussions to broaden their partnership in advanced industries su
Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Factory in South Korea Claims Five Lives
Seoul, June 2: Hanwha Aerospace, a defense subsidiary of Hanwha Group, announced on Tuesday that it has partially halted
India beat South Korea 4-1 in mens U-18 Asia Cup
Kakamigahara (Japan), June 1: Captain Ketan Kushwaha scored a brace as the Indian mens hockey team registered a dominant
Explosion, fire at defence company in South Korea kills 5
SEOUL, June 1: An explosion and fire occurred at a defence company in South Korea on Monday, killing five people and inj
Explosion and fire at defense company in South Korea kills five
The deadly incident happened at a worksite run by Hanwha Aerospace in the South Korean city of Daejeon
Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Factory in Daejeon Claims Four Lives
Daejeon, June 1: A tragic explosion occurred at the Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon, South Korea, on Monday, resulti
Asia's factory output expands as firms stockpile buffers over Iran war risks
Asian factories saw steady growth in May. Companies built up stocks to counter potential supply disruptions from the Mid
How China, India and South Korea protect their high-stakes entrance exams
US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia allies
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also note
Satwik and Chirag Reach Finals at Singapore Open 2026, Defeating World Champions
Singapore, May 30: Indias top mens doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have secured a spot in the f
South Korea to Enhance Defense Capabilities Amid North Korean Threats
Singapore, May 30: At the Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore, South Korea expressed concern over the challenges posed
Teen star Pooja Singh smashes high jump senior national record during Asian U20 Championships
Pooja setting a new national record was not a surprise as she is also the current Asian champion. Sh.e won the women's h
CEPA upgrade talks: India, South Korea agree to address widening trade deficit
India and South Korea will work to reduce the trade gap. Both nations will form special groups to boost cooperation in d
South Koreas Defense Minister to Attend Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
Seoul, May 28: South Koreas Defense Minister, Ahn Gyu-baek, is set to travel to Singapore this weekend to participate in
India, Korea agree to address Indias growing bilateral trade deficit in latest round of negotiations
India and South Korea are currently negotiating the upgrade of the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreem
Never Ever: North Korea Rejects Denuclearisation Push By Quad Nations
North Korea on Thursday condemned the joint statement issued by the Quad nations calling for Pyongyang's complete denucl
India and South Korea Establish Sub-Groups for Digital Trade and Supply Chain Talks
New Delhi, May 28: India and South Korea have decided to form dedicated sub-groups to advance discussions on digital tra
South Koreas Former President Yoon Suk-yeol Acquitted of Perjury Charges
Seoul, May 28: A Seoul court acquitted former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Thursday of perjury charges. He wa
JSW Group commences construction of mega steel project in Odisha
The new steel plant is coming up at the place where South Korean steel major POSCO had once proposed a mega project
South Koreas OPCON Transfer Conditions Remain Firm, Says US Forces Korea
Seoul, May 28: The operational control of wartime forces between South Korea and the United States will be transferred f
Prob Finds South Korea Ship Hit by Iranian Missile: Seoul to summon Tehran
South Korea's Foreign Ministry announced that an Iranian-made missile was highly likely used in a May 4 strike on the ca
Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says
South Korea's Foreign Ministry stated an Iranian anti-ship missile was likely involved in an attack on a HMM cargo ship
Chinese dissident escapes to South Korea by rubber boat
The reported escape of veteran Chinese activist Dong Guangping to South Korea has drawn international attention to the c
Hail Hallyu: Exploring the K-Culture craze across India
Whether its skincare, music, the language, or food South Korean culture has taken over India by storm, in probably what
Asian shares mostly higher, tracking Wall Streets fresh records, oil prices fall
BANGKOK, May 27: Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday and oil prices fell after the US stock market rose to more
North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says
North Korea has tested advanced weapons including AI-guided cruise missiles. Leader Kim Jong Un supervised these drills.
Samsungs $416,000 chip worker bonuses may reshape labour battles in South Korea
Samsung Electronics has agreed to a significant bonus deal with its union, a move that could reshape wage bargaining in
North Korea Tests New Multi-Purpose Missile Launch System: Report
South Korea said on Tuesday the North fired several projectiles, including a ballistic missile, off its west coast, the
North Korea launches ballistic missile, other weapons over sea in latest show of force
SEOUL, May 26: North Korea launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea on Tuesday, South K
3 dead in South Korea after collapse at overpass demolition site
SEOUL, May 26: Three people were killed and three others were injured Tuesday when a decades-old overpass undergoing dem
Kim vows to irreversibly cement North Koreas nuclear status, calls South most hostile
Analysts say Mr. Kims vilification of South Korea reflects his view that Seoul, which helped arrange his first meetings
North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea military says
If confirmed as a missile launch, it would be the first since April 19, when North Korea test-fired several short-range
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea
South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the Norths eastern waters
India turns net importer of finished steel in April, data shows
India has become a net importer of finished steel. In April, imports rose significantly while exports also saw an increa
Ex-Meta employee shares viral post claiming non-Chinese workers felt targeted during mass layoffs
A former Meta engineer has detailed feelings of social and professional isolation within certain teams, claiming non-Chi
Allegations Against South Korean Actor Kim Soo-hyun Fabricated: Police
The channel had accused Kim Soo-hyun of dating late actress Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor
Samsung workers begin voting on pay deal, some non-chip employees to oppose it
Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea on Friday began voting on a pay deal
Indias Strategic Autonomy: New Trade and Defense Agreements Amid Global Uncertainty
New Delhi, May 22: India has recently entered into significant agreements with New Zealand, South Korea, and Russia. Whi
AP Chambers Signs MoU With South Korea Body To Boost Trade Ties
During discussions, both sides explored opportunities for cooperation in sectors including food processing, aquaculture,
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Indian War Memorial in South Korea, remembers war veterans
Rajnath Singh was joined by the Republic of Koreas Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs in unveiling the war memorial
Indian War Memorial Unveiled in South Korea to Honor Indian Soldiers
New Delhi, May 21: The Indian War Memorial has been inaugurated in South Korea. This monument commemorates the bravery,
India, South Korea Sign Pact On Defence, Cyber, Training Cooperation
The agreements India and South Korea were exchanged on promoting cooperation in the field of Defence Cyber; training bet
India wont tolerate any form of nuclear blackmail: Rajnath in Seoul
NEW DELHI, May 20 : India and South Korea on Wednesday signed key agreements to shore up cooperation in defence cyberspa
India, South Korea to jointly develop laser weapons, air defence systems
India and South Korea are set to collaborate on advanced defence technologies. Plans include joint development and produ
China and the U.S. Discuss Economic Dialogue Achievements
Beijing, May 20: At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump visited China from May 1
Indias defence production crossed 1.54 lakh crore: Rajnath Singh in South Korea
Rajnath Singh Highlights Operation Sindoor as a Symbol of New Indias Strength
Seoul, May 20: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Operation Sindoor exemplifies Indias emergence as a strong, co
Rajnath Singh Strengthens India-South Korea Ties with Key Agreements
New Delhi, May 20: India and South Korea exchanged several significant agreements on Wednesday. These include a pact to
India, South Korea sign pact in key areas of defence cooperation
India and South Korea have strengthened their defence ties. MoUs were signed in key areas like defence cyber, training,
Rajnath Singh Honors Heroes During South Korea Visit
New Delhi, May 20: Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, on an official visit to South Korea, paid tribute to the natio
You have been eating plastic for years; this fermented Korean food might finally help you fight back
South Korea kimchi research benefits: Scientists have discovered a special bacterium in kimchi. This tiny microbe can at
Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Visits South Korea to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
Seoul, May 19: Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has arrived in South Korea for a three-day official visit from May
Japanese PM visits South Korea for second phase of hometown summits with President Lee
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi hold their fourth meeting in about six months
Japanese Prime Minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits
SEOUL, May 19: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi were set to hold their fo
Israeli Navy Seizes Humanitarian Aid Fleet Heading to Gaza, South Korean Activist Detained
Seoul, May 19: The Israeli military has intercepted a humanitarian aid fleet bound for Gaza, detaining a South Korean ac
Strategic spark in India-South Korea defence ties
Expanding defence cooperation will reflect shared regional security priorities
Rajnath Singh begins Vietnam, South Korea visit; focus on defence industrial ties
Defence minister Rajnath Singh is on a four-day visit to Vietnam and South Korea. The trip aims to strengthen defence ti
Rajnath embarks on 4-day trip to Vietnam and South Korea
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday, May 18, embarked on a four-day visit to Vietnam and South Korea to
Rajnath Singh embarks on 4-day trip to Vietnam and South Korea
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a four-day visit to Vietnam and South Korea to bolster strategic defence cooperatio
Stocks fall, oil prices gain after Trump warns Iran clock is ticking
HONG KONG, May 18: Asian stocks mostly retreated and oil prices jumped on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned
Defence Minister begins Vietnam, South Korea visit to boost defence, Indo-Pacific cooperation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embarks on a crucial visit to Vietnam and South Korea. The trip aims to bolster strategic
Rajnath Singhs Upcoming Visits to Vietnam and South Korea to Strengthen Defense Partnerships
New Delhi, May 18: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is set to arrive in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, on Monday. Followin
Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union resume pay talks as strike risks loom
Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labour union will resume government-mediated pay talks on Monday in an effort t
Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call. They discussed the recent U.S.-C
South Korea Demands Clarity from Iran on Attack on Cargo Ship
Seoul, May 17: South Korea has called for clarity regarding the attack on its cargo ship, the HMM Namu, in the Strait of
South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike
South Korea's prime minister stated the government will explore all options, including emergency arbitration, to prevent
North Korea vs South Korea: Rare women's football match sells out in 12 hours
Tickets in South Korea for a football match against a visiting North Korean team sold out within half a day, Seoul'on Fr
Asia LNG demand rebound lifts upside risks to Europe gas prices, Goldman Sachs says
Asian LNG demand is showing early recovery signs. This could tighten global supplies and push European gas prices higher
Two Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Illegal Video Recording at South Korean and U.S. Military Bases
Seoul, May 14: Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison on Thursday for illegally recording videos of fighter jets
Trump arrives in China for talks with Xi
They last met face-to-face in October 2025 in Busan, South Korea
US, China begin fresh trade talks in South Korea ahead of Trumps Beijing visit
Senior officials from the US and China are holding trade talks in Seoul. This meeting precedes President Donald Trump's
South Korea may use AI-driven tax gains to pay citizens: Top policymaker
A South Korean policymaker suggested a citizen dividend funded by AI profit taxes, sparking market volatility. The propo
BrahMos deal in focus as Rajnath gets ready to visit Vietnam
He will leave for Vietnam on May 18 and then travel to South Korea on May 20
Samsung Electronics union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal
Samsung Electronics' labour union in South Korea is threatening to halt pay negotiations. The union demands a larger sha
Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street rally despite Iran war worries
TOKYO, May 12: Asian shares traded mixed early Tuesday as optimism encouraged by a record rally on Wall Street clashed w
The Nepali film had premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea in November 2025 where it won the
South Korea and the U.S. Discuss Command Transfer and Nuclear Submarines
Washington, May 11: South Korea and the United States held a crucial meeting on Monday, focusing on the transfer of wart
South Korean Warship to Participate in Multinational Military Exercises
Washington, May 11: The South Korean Navy has confirmed that one of its warships will participate in a fleet review and
Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties
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China, US to hold trade talks in South Korea next week: Report
China's Vice Premier He Lifeng will hold trade talks with US officials in South Korea next week, Chinese state media sai
South Korea says 'unidentified aircraft' hit cargo ship in Hormuz on Monday
A South Korean cargo ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz six days ago was struck by unidentified aircraft, the foreign mini
South Korea Seizes Two Chinese Fishing Boats; One Sailor Dies
Seoul, May 9: The South Korean Coast Guard reported on Saturday that they seized two Chinese fishing boats. The vessels
World Cup 2026 marks the second time the global soccer showcase is being co-hosted by multiple countries. The 2002 World
London, May 9: China has showcased an impressive performance, securing a spot in the semifinals of the ITTF World Team T
South Korea Rejects Defense Agreement Proposal with Japan
Seoul, May 8: A South Korean defense ministry official stated on Friday that the country is not considering signing an A
Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through Strait of Hormuz
The latest shipment of one million barrels reportedly equals 35-50% of South Korea's daily crude oil consumption
North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer
North Korea announced the deployment of new long-range artillery systems capable of striking Seoul and the commissioning
South Korea and the U.S. Set for Crucial Defense Talks Next Week
Seoul, May 7: South Korea and the United States will hold high-level defense talks next week in Washington. The South Ko
Skyscanner's Smarter Summer Report: 77% of Indians are Confident to Travel this Summer
Nearly 9 in 10 Indians Are Planning or Have Booked Their Summer 2026 Holiday with Hidden Gems Topping Their Travel Wishl
Iran Denies Trump's Claim, Rejects Hitting South Korean Ship In Hormuz
Trump claims Iran has aken some shots at the South Korean ship and urges Seoul to join operations to restore shipping th
South Korean court reduces prison sentence for ex-prime minister in martial law case
SEOUL, May 7: A South Korean appeals court has reduced the prison sentence of a former prime minister convicted of rebel
South Korean court reduces prison sentence for former Prime Minister in martial law case
An appeals court has reduced the prison sentence of a former Prime Minister to 15 years, over his involvement in then Pr
Samsung Electronics market value tops $1 trillion on chip boom
Samsung logged record first-quarter profit last week, with the announcement coming as the South Korean government pushes
India, South Korea likely to hold FTA review talks on May 25
India and South Korea will meet on May 25 to review their economic partnership agreement. India has proposed negotiating
Hyundai reiterates commitment to India as it marks 30 years of operations in country
NEW DELHI, May 6: South Korean auto major Hyundai on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to shaping mobility for India a