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S. Korea's Moon condemns Japan's 'reckless' trade decision

Tokyo's "selfish act will inflict tremendous damage on the world economy by disrupting global supply chains, said South Korean President Moon Jae-in

S. Korea's Moon condemns Japan's 'reckless' trade decision
Updated On : 03 Aug 2019 | 2:19 AM IST

South Koreans don't want to be married and its proving bad for the economy

When it comes to the birth rate, South Korea has ranked at the bottom of OECD countries in the Asia-Pacific region since 2016, with that rate going even lower this year

South Koreans don't want to be married and its proving bad for the economy
Updated On : 24 Jul 2019 | 7:59 AM IST

South Korea jets fires warning shots at Russian military aircraft

Russia's defence ministry said two Tu-95 strategic bombers carried out a planned flight, but denied they had violated S Korean airspace

South Korea jets fires warning shots at Russian military aircraft
Updated On : 23 Jul 2019 | 11:30 PM IST

Is South Korea the new safe haven for Indian Swiss bank account holders?

The South Korean cryptocurrency craze might have induced Indians to shift money from traditional havens

Is South Korea the new safe haven for Indian Swiss bank account holders?
Updated On : 12 Jul 2019 | 2:16 PM IST

No easy exit in sight from worst Japan-South Korea spat in decades

Japan is also considering removing South Korea from a list of trusted export markets, a move that could affect a broader swath of products

No easy exit in sight from worst Japan-South Korea spat in decades
Updated On : 11 Jul 2019 | 1:35 PM IST

This is going to be prolonged war with Japan: Korean Prez warns biz leaders

The dispute has moved into the economic arena what the two see as proper contrition for Japan's colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula

This is going to be prolonged war with Japan: Korean Prez warns biz leaders
Updated On : 10 Jul 2019 | 9:18 AM IST

In mini trade war between Japan and South Korea, China may be the winner

Japan's move to restrict exports of certain materials to South Korea only hurts the big players and helps Beijing

In mini trade war between Japan and South Korea, China may be the winner
Updated On : 10 Jul 2019 | 8:54 AM IST

South Korea's latest big export: Highly educated, but jobless youth

In 2018, South Korea generated the smallest number of jobs since the global financial crisis, only 97,000

South Korea's latest big export: Highly educated, but jobless youth
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 9:19 AM IST

Modi's two-day South Korea visit: Of Ayodhya, peace and investments

Few nations other than South Korea have helped Modi shape a domestic political narrative alongside deepening bilateral ties

Modi's two-day South Korea visit: Of Ayodhya, peace and investments
Updated On : 21 Feb 2019 | 2:44 PM IST

PM Modi arrives in South Korea on two-day visit to bolster strategic ties

Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar said the visit would strengthen India's special strategic partnership with South Korea and add dynamism to the Look East Policy

PM Modi arrives in South Korea on two-day visit to bolster strategic ties
Updated On : 21 Feb 2019 | 8:51 AM IST

Cultures in contrast

Clearly, Japan and South Korea have found something in their own culture and language that makes it easy for them to compete with the rest of the world and to pull their people out of poverty

Cultures in contrast
Updated On : 11 Jan 2019 | 9:56 PM IST

After outcry, South Korea refuses refugee status for nearly 400 Yemenis

A total of 481 Yemenis formally applied for asylum

After outcry, South Korea refuses refugee status for nearly 400 Yemenis
Updated On : 17 Oct 2018 | 11:20 AM IST

South Korea former president Lee gets 15 years in jail over graft charges

The Seoul Central District Court found Lee guilty of embezzlement of about 24.6 billion won ($21.77 million) from a private auto parts maker

South Korea former president Lee gets 15 years in jail over graft charges
Updated On : 05 Oct 2018 | 12:54 PM IST

South Korea seeks relaxation from India on gold and silver imports

The two nations implemented a free trade agreement in January 2010. Under the pact , basic customs duty on gold was eliminated

South Korea seeks relaxation from India on gold and silver imports
Updated On : 04 Jun 2018 | 12:56 AM IST

South Korean singers to perform in Pyongyang to celebrate newly-built ties

The singers including the legendary Cho Yong-pil and K-Pop girl band Red Velvet will perform in Pyongyang on Sunday and Tuesday.

South Korean singers to perform in Pyongyang to celebrate newly-built ties
Updated On : 31 Mar 2018 | 12:33 PM IST

South Korea's self-styled 'Peace games' are not a game-changer

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been using the Games to help galvanise the public behind his risky policy of re-engagement with the North

South Korea's self-styled 'Peace games' are not a game-changer
Updated On : 24 Feb 2018 | 11:33 PM IST

South Korean Prez Moon holds rare and historic meeting with Kim's sister

The North's official arrived here on Friday as part of a 22-member delegation, led by ceremonial state head Kim Yong-nam

South Korean Prez Moon holds rare and historic meeting with Kim's sister
Updated On : 10 Feb 2018 | 1:22 PM IST

North Korea threatens US, South Korea over naval drills

The drills between the naval forces of the US and South Korea come amid escalated tensions in the region

North Korea threatens US, South Korea over naval drills
Updated On : 19 Oct 2017 | 9:06 PM IST

Beware of cryptocurrencies! Now, S Korea bans raising money through coin offerings

The Financial Services Commission said all kinds of initial coin offerings (ICO) will be banned

Beware of cryptocurrencies! Now, S Korea bans raising money through coin offerings
Updated On : 29 Sep 2017 | 11:34 AM IST

We do not desire the collapse of North Korea: S Korean Prez Moon Jae-in

He did not directly criticise Trump - who two days earlier threatened from the same podium to "totally destroy" North Korea

We do not desire the collapse of North Korea: S Korean Prez Moon Jae-in
Updated On : 21 Sep 2017 | 9:56 PM IST