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N.Korea warns of 'more powerful' actions against S.Korea-US air drills
N.Korea warns of 'more powerful' actions against S.Korea-US air drills

"If the US continuously persists in the grave military provocations, the DPRK will take into account more powerful follow-up measures," the spokesman said.

  • Tuesday, 01 November 2022
120 killed, 100 injured in stampede at Halloween parties in Seoul
151 dead, 82 injured in Halloween stampede in Seoul

President Yoon Suk-yeol, who presided over an emergency meeting on the stampede, ordered officials to swiftly administer first aid and treat the injured, the presidential office said.

  • Sunday, 30 October 2022
South Korean Garlic Video Ad
South Korean ad sexually objectifies garlic, criticised #Watch

The controversy surrounds a 30-second video that had been posted on a YouTube channel for Hongseong County

  • Saturday, 06 August 2022
S.Korean, US defence chiefs agree to heighten measures to counter Pyongyang's nuke threats
S.Korean, US defence chiefs agree to heighten measures to counter Pyongyang's nuke threats

TTX is an exercise aimed at practicing possible allied responses to hypothetical nuclear scenarios, like the North's nuclear blackmail, its impending nuclear use and actual use of nuclear arms.

  • Sunday, 31 July 2022
S Korea extends travel ban on Ukraine, six other countries
S Korea extends travel ban on Ukraine, six other countries

The measure in place for South Korean nationals was slated to expire July 31, its foreign ministry said Monday.

  • Monday, 18 July 2022
N.Korea fires ballistic missile off east coast
N.Korea fires ballistic missile off east coast

During a military parade last month, the North showcased a set of SLBMs, including a "mini-SLBM" that it claimed to have successfully test-fired from a submarine in October last year.

  • Saturday, 07 May 2022
8 S. Korean Drug Firms To Donate $2.43 Mn Worth Meds To Ukraine
8 S. Korean Drug Firms To Donate $2.43 Mn Worth Meds To Ukraine

The companies are Kyung Dong Pharmaceutical, Daewoong Pharmaceutical, Dongkook Pharmaceutical, Il Yang Pharmaceutical, Genu Pharma, Firson, Hana Pharm, and Hanmi Pharmaceutical.

  • Monday, 11 April 2022
India, South Korea Discuss Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Of WMDs
India, South Korea Discuss Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Of WMDs

The MEA said that India engages in relevant multilateral forums and with partner countries on disarmament, non-proliferation and international security affairs.

  • Thursday, 31 March 2022
south korea presidential election
South Korea Votes For Presidential Polls

More than 16 million, or 36.9 per cent of the registered voters, already cast their ballots in the early voting on March 4 and 5, which will be counted together starting with the voting rate to be released after 1 p.m.

  • Wednesday, 09 March 2022
Over 6,000 Evacuated Due To Fast-Spreading Wildfire In S.Korea
Over 6,000 Evacuated Due To Fast-Spreading Wildfire In S.Korea

The blaze started on Friday morning on a road near a mountain in Uljin and spread north to Samcheok in the afternoon, driven by strong winds and dry weather, according to the Korea Forest Service (KFS).

  • Saturday, 05 March 2022
Russia's envoy to South Korea
Russian Envoy Warns Of Strain In Ties With S. Korea Following Sanctions Announcement

Russia's envoy to South Korea warned the two countries' cooperative ties could "change course," after Seoul announced its decision on Monday to join a sanctions campaign to hold Moscow accountable for its invasion of Ukraine.

  • Monday, 28 February 2022
Moon
Moon Says South Korea Will Join Sanctions Against Russia

Moon also instructed the government to do everything possible to ensure the safety of South Korean nationals in Ukraine after he was briefed on the crisis in the wake of Russia's attack

  • Thursday, 24 February 2022
S.Korea Issues New Warning To Evacuate Last Remaining Citizens From Ukraine
S.Korea Issues New Warning To Evacuate Last Remaining Citizens From Ukraine

The Embassy has been providing emergency kits and information about bomb shelters for the remaining citizens in case of contingency, it noted.

  • Sunday, 20 February 2022
Nearly Half Of S.Korean Newlyweds Have No Kids: Data
Nearly Half Of S.Korean Newlyweds Have No Kids: Data

South Korea has been struggling with a decline in childbirths as many young people delay marriage or give up on getting married or having babies amid economic difficulties and changing social norms.

  • Thursday, 09 December 2021
'Media Reports Of Kim Jong-un's Sister Staging Coup Not True'
'Media Reports Of Kim Jong-un's Sister Staging Coup Not True'

Citing a report from US-based tabloid "Globe", some news outlets here said Kim Yo-jong staged a coup between May 6 and June 5, and removed Kim Jong-un from the post.

  • Sunday, 24 October 2021
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