S. Korean envoy meets FCCI President FAISALABAD: Park Kijun Ambassador of the Republic of Korea has stressed the need for robust diplomatic relations ... Published 21 Sep, 2023 06:08am
World South Korea's Yoon tells UN that Russia helping North Korea would be 'direct provocation' UNITED NATIONS: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday that if Russia helped North Korea enhance its... Published 21 Sep, 2023 12:25am
World US approves $5bn sale of F-35 jets to South Korea WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday approved a $5 billion sale to South Korea of F-35s, top-of-the-line... Published 14 Sep, 2023 01:17am
World White House defends US-Iran prisoner swap deal WASHINGTON: The White House on Wednesday defended a US-Iran prisoner swap deal that has drawn criticism from... Published 13 Sep, 2023 10:57pm
World South Korea’s Yoon urges China to do more to address North Korea threat SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol asked Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday if Beijing could do more as a... Published 07 Sep, 2023 07:24pm
World China warns against ‘new Cold War’ as big powers meet in SE Asia JAKARTA: China’s premier said on Wednesday major powers must keep their differences under control and avoid “a... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
World North Korea stages 'tactical nuclear attack' drill SEOUL: North Korea conducted a simulated "tactical nuclear attack" drill on Saturday that included two long-range... Updated 03 Sep, 2023 11:15am
World North Korea stages nuclear strike drill to protest allied exercises SEOUL: North Korea conducted a simulated “scorched-earth” nuclear strike on targets across South Korea, state media... Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:23am
World US deploys B-1B bombers for separate drills with South Korea, Japan SEOUL: The United States separately deployed B-1B bombers for joint drills with South Korea and Japan on Wednesday,... Published 30 Aug, 2023 12:41pm
World US holds drills with allies off Korean peninsula, Pyongyang vows to bolster navy SEOUL: The United States, South Korea and Japan staged joint naval missile defence drills off the Korean peninsula... Published 29 Aug, 2023 09:59am
World South Korea increases Ukraine aid to $394mn for 2024 SEOUL: South Korea unveiled on Tuesday financial aid of 520 billion won ($394 million) for Ukraine next year, an... Published 29 Aug, 2023 09:49am
World More than 10 arrested trying to enter Japan embassy in Seoul over Fukushima: police SEOUL: More than 10 people were arrested Thursday for trying to enter the Japanese embassy in Seoul during a protest... Published 24 Aug, 2023 11:52am
Pakistan KOTRA hosts ‘2023 Korea-Pakistan Bio-Medical Forums’ KARACHI: 2023 Korea-Pakistan Bio-Medical Forum took place on August 22, 2023, at a hotel in Karachi. This event was... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
World North Korea’s Kim directs cruise missile test as South Korea-US drills begin SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of strategic cruise missiles, state media KCNA said on Monday,... Published 21 Aug, 2023 09:59am
World South Korea’s Yoon heads to US for summit with Biden, Kishida SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol departed for the United States on Thursday for a summit with US and... Published 17 Aug, 2023 03:56pm
World US asks Iran to stop selling drones to Russia US is pushing Iran to stop selling armed drones to Russia as part of discussions on a broader unwritten... Published 16 Aug, 2023 11:19am
World North Korea’s Kim orders making more missiles ahead of South Korea, US drills SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for an increase in missile production to help secure “overwhelming... Published 14 Aug, 2023 10:41am
World North Korea warns of flood damage after tropical storm drenches South SEOUL: Heavy downpours continued to soak South and North Korea on Friday as tropical storm Khanun swept over the... Published 11 Aug, 2023 09:55am
World South Korea evacuates thousands of scouts ahead of typhoon BUAN: South Korea on Tuesday started evacuating thousands of teenage participants at the World Scout Jamboree from a... Published 08 Aug, 2023 10:20am
Sports Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: Pakistan-Korea match ends in draw Pakistan to face Japan in their third match on Sunday Published 04 Aug, 2023 08:40pm
Sports Morocco's Benzina makes history with hijab at Women's World Cup ADELAIDE: Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab during a Women's World Cup game when she sported... Updated 30 Jul, 2023 11:47am
Markets South Korea’s NOFI tenders to buy 138,000MT of corn HAMBURG: Leading South Korean feed maker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) has issued an international tender to purchase up... Published 29 Jul, 2023 05:28am
World Second US submarine arrives in South Korea amid North Korea tensions SEOUL: A US nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Monday, only days after the first US nuclear armed... Published 24 Jul, 2023 10:21am
World Top Chinese diplomat proposes talks with Japan, South Korea TOKYO: Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi proposed high-level talks between China, Japan and South Korea in a meeting with... Published 24 Jul, 2023 06:11am
World Top Chinese diplomat proposes talks with Japan, South Korea TOKYO: Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi proposed holding high-level official talks among China, Japan and South Korea... Published 23 Jul, 2023 12:32pm
World Travis King disappeared into a North Korea more isolated than ever SEOUL: When US soldier Travis King sprinted across the border into North Korea from the South this week, he... Published 21 Jul, 2023 10:06am
World US soldier flees into North Korea in new crisis over the nuclear-armed state PAJU/WASHINGTON: The US military was scrambling to establish the fate of an American soldier who made an... Published 19 Jul, 2023 11:53am
World US concerned for soldier in North Korean custody, notifying family: US defense secretary WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed concern on Tuesday for a soldier who is believed to be in... Published 18 Jul, 2023 10:59pm
World US, South Korean officials huddle for new nuclear war planning talks SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday a new nuclear consultative group between South Korea and... Published 18 Jul, 2023 10:31am
Business & Finance Pakistan-South Korea trade gets significant boost KARACHI: The trade between Pakistan and South Korea has witnessed a significant boost, with Pakistan’s exports to... Published 18 Jul, 2023 05:51am
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