South Korea ordered striking steel and petrochemical truckers to return to work. The government issued a “start work” order to compel 2,500 striking cement sector drivers back onto the road. Failure to comply may result in the revocation of licenses. South Korea ordered striking steel and petrochemical truckers to return to work on Thursday, expanding … Read more
Suh Hoon denies destroying evidence that helped explain why Lee Dae-jun was shot dead at sea. He is suspected of directing the destruction of intelligence records pertaining to Lee’s murder. Current administration accuses outgoing administration of attempting to win over North Korea while it was working to improve relations. An ex-national security adviser for South … Read more
China’s private survey reveals a continuation of the PMI downturn. In Japan and South Korea, industrial activity declines. Surveys indicate a deteriorating prognosis for Asia in 2019. China’s rigorous Covid-19 lockdowns and a slowdown in global demand knocked on company mood in November, according to surveys released Thursday. The results showed Asia’s deteriorating economic picture … Read more
Nations agreed to establish a fund to compensate developing nations for “loss and destruction.” The continued usage of fossil fuels was reaffirmed. Brazil joined Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in creating a forest protection collaboration. China and the U.S. agreed to resume cooperation on climate change after a hiatus caused by Taiwan … Read more
BRF recorded a quarterly net loss of 137 million reais ($26 million). Analysts polled by Refinitiv had predicted a 64.8 million real profit. High-interest rates have a negative impact on business profits by increasing the cost of its debt. Wednesday, Brazilian food processor BRF SA (BRFS3.SA) reported a net loss that decreased in the third … Read more
Vigils and protests have been held across Seoul to mourn victims of the Itaewon tragedy. The October 29 crush left 156 people dead, largely young people, and another 196 injured. Many people feel a strong sense of shame over the authorities’ failure to protect its youngsters. To mourn the young victims of the Itaewon crush … Read more
South Korea says it saw 180 North Korean military aircraft in four-hour span. US Defense Secretary calls on Pyongyang to cease “irresponsible and reckless activities”. The UN Security Council is anticipated to convene Friday to address North Korea’s latest missile tests, the US says. South Korea sent out roughly 80 fighter aero planes after spotting … Read more
South Korea exports fell 5.7% from a year earlier to $52.48 billion in October. Imports increased by 9.9% to $59.18 billion, creating a trade imbalance of $6.70 billion. The deficit will exert additional pressure on the country’s won, which is near a 13-year low. In October, South Korea exports decreased by the most in 26 … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed distress over the stampede amid Halloween celebrations in Seoul, capital of South Korea. At least 153 people were killed during the tragic incident in Seoul’s nightlife area when a huge crowd crammed into an alley on Saturday night during Halloween night. In a statement on Twitter, the foreign … Read more
On Saturday, a crowd surge in a narrow alley in the town of Itaewon, near Seoul, killed at least 120 people and hurt 150 more, the chief of the Yongsan Fire Department, Choi Seong-beom, was quoted as saying by multiple news outlets. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol told his government to provide disaster medical emergency … Read more
At least 146 people killed and another 150 injured in Halloween-themed stampede in Seoul, South Korea. Crowd pushing forward on narrow street near popular party venue Hamilton Hotel. Scores of victims are receiving CPR on the streets of Itaewon, South Korea. At least 146 people were murdered and another 150 were injured as a result … Read more
The economy of South Korea is expected to slowly crawl in the third quarter. Faltering exports and rising interest rates knocked the wind out of what had been a strong run. The median projection of 22 economists polled between October 20-24 was 2.8% annual growth. The economy of South Korea is expected to slowly crawl … Read more
Elnaz Rekabi has thanked her supporters on social media. Despite conflicting rumors about whether or not she has been placed under house arrest. Videos shared on social media purported to show Rekabi being welcomed by crowds yelling “Elnaz the hero”. A female Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi, who competed at a global competition in South … Read more
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles toward Japan. The move comes after South Korea and the U.S. conducted rare missile drills east of North Korea. The US accused China and Russia of aiding North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by stalling U.N. sanctions. North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward Japan on Thursday … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The South Korean Embassy and companies based in Pakistan on Wednesday handed over a cash donation of 8.9 million rupees for flood victims. The hand over ceremony was held at the South Korean Embassy which was attended by the Ambassador of Korea, Suh Sangpyo, Additional Secretary of the Asia Pacific of the Ministry of … Read more
The explosion and subsequent fire panicked and confused residents of the coastal city of Gangneung. No injuries were reported from the explosion, which involved a short-range Hyumoo-2 missile. South Korea’s military acknowledged the malfunction hours after internet users raised alarm about the blast. A malfunctioning South Korean ballistic missile exploded as it slammed into the … Read more
Iran claims $7 billion in frozen assets will be unfrozen after the release of jailed Americans. The US State Department calls such a connection “categorically false”. Baquer Namazi, 85, and his son Siamak, 50, were sentenced to 10 years for espionage. Sunday, the United States denied Iranian claims that the release of two jailed Americans … Read more
South Korea, Japan, and the U.S. conducted their first anti-submarine drills in five years. US Vice President Kamala Harris visited South Korea on Thursday. Harry Harris visited South Korea. North Korea launched two ballistic missiles early Saturday morning, the South Korean military reported, marking the fourth such launch by the nuclear-armed nation this week, as … Read more
Defending European champions. Italy fail to qualify for World Cup, England, France, Germany, and Spain are all in danger, Europe has contributed 13 of the. World Cups’ 16 semi-finalists, with Italy, Spain, Germany and France came on top. Just weeks before the start of a World Cup unlike any other, European powerhouses’ poor form signals … Read more
Justin Trudeau and Yoon Suk-yeol discussed ways to expand cooperation on critical minerals used in EV batteries. Both countries seek to reduce emissions to combat climate change. Yoon travelled to London for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, then to New York for his first trip to the U.N. General Assembly. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and South … Read more
The men, who were in their 30s and 50s respectively, were arrested on the spot at a hotel in Busan. A friend of the alleged victims reported the case to the police. The Foreign Ministry is investigating whether or not they are eligible for diplomatic immunity. The police in South Korea announced On Friday, that … Read more
Seoul, a plaque bearing the phrase “Women Friendly Seoul” can be found outside the women’s lavatory at a train stop. A young woman who worked at the station was viciously murdered last week inside the lavatory. She had been stalked for years by the man who is thought to have killed her. In the capital … Read more
Police in South Korea say they have apprehended a woman accused of murdering her two children. The children’s bodies were discovered in suitcases in New Zealand last month. Officers apprehended her in a midnight raid on an apartment in the south-eastern city of Ulsan. Police in South Korea say they have apprehended a woman accused … Read more
A 42-year-old woman has been detained. Toddlers remains were discovered in bags. The bag was purchased from a storage facility in New Zealand. In connection with their alleged murders, a 42-year-old woman who is thought to be the mother of the two children whose remains were discovered in bags purchased from a storage facility in … Read more
MBN’s “Koding Eomppa” has been criticized for romanticizing teenage pregnancies. The drama is still going on, and the idea of the plot has turned the bad reviews into good ones. Instead of being about entertainment or sensations, the show mostly highlights the lives of teen parents. The controversial subject of teenage pregnancies in South Korea … Read more
According to government-run Statistics Korea, the nation’s fertility rate, which measures the typical number of children a woman will have in her lifetime South Korean women are also having children later in life as fertility rates decline. To combat the declining fertility rate, the South Korean government has implemented a number of initiatives in recent … Read more
In 2018, the nation’s rate fell below one kid per woman for the first time. Average number of children per woman in the most developed nations is 1.6. A diminishing youth population causes labour shortages that have an impact on the economy. The highest infertility rate in the world, which was once again achieved by … Read more
South Korea and the US are conducting their largest combined military exercises on the Korean Peninsula in years. Two air force colonels are sitting shoulder to shoulder in a deep military bunker outside of Seoul. The two forces will conduct field exercises this week to practise how they would react to a North Korean attack … Read more
