China urges South Korea, Japan to uphold free trade at three-way summit Chinese Premier Li Qiang says three countries should view each other as ‘partners and opportunities for development’. Al Jazeera · May 27, 2024
South Korea, China, Japan leaders meet for summit amid growing regional divide South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on Monday for greater cooperation between the Asian neighbours as they held a three-way summit for the first time in more than four years. France 24 · May 27, 2024
Debt, Suicide, Fraud: South Koreans Hit By Real Estate Scams For a decade, Park Hyeon-su lived in a windowless micro-apartment in Seoul, working double shifts and saving every penny for a deposit on a nice home. International Business Times · May 27, 2024
South Korea, China, Japan Leaders Meet For Rare Summit South Korean, Chinese and Japanese leaders met in Seoul Monday for their first trilateral summit in nearly five years, after nuclear-armed North Korea announced plans to put another satellite into orbit. International Business Times · May 27, 2024
Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan to resume trilateral meeting to revive cooperation Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan are set to meet in Seoul for their first trilateral meeting in more than four years The Independent UK · May 27, 2024
China, South Korea leaders meet before trilateral talks with Japan China’s Li and South Korea’s Yoon agree to launch a diplomatic and security dialogue and to resume free trade talks. Al Jazeera · May 26, 2024
North Korea Accuses US And South Korea Of Espionage North Korea accuses US and South Korea of espionage activities, raising tensions in the region. International efforts aim to prevent escalation. Top News · May 26, 2024
South Korea And China To Initiate Diplomatic And Security Talks South Korea and China agree to launch a diplomatic and security dialogue for enhanced cooperation and communication. Top News · May 26, 2024
China, Japan Premiers Arrive In Seoul For Summit The premiers of China and Japan arrived in Seoul Sunday for their first trilateral summit in five years, which is expected to focus on economic issues rather than sensitive geopolitics. International Business Times · May 26, 2024
Chinese and Japanese leaders travel to South Korea for their first trilateral meeting since 2019 Chinese and Japanese leaders are set to arrive in Seoul and meet with South Korea’s president separately, ahead of their trilateral gathering The Independent UK · May 26, 2024
Music Review: RM of BTS has a new solo album, ‘Right Place, Wrong Person,’ an elastic experiment All seven members of BTS are currently serving South Korea’s compulsory enlistment for men of a certain age The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
Montenegro Court Rejects Extradition Order For Crypto Tycoon A Montenegro appeals court on Friday reversed an order to extradite cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon to South Korea -- where he is wanted over the multi-billion-dollar collapse of the Terraform Labs company. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
From refugee to tech success story: Afghan entrepreneur creates innovative learning platform As more and more countries around the world seek to close their borders to asylum seekers, we speak to the founder of an online language platform designed for refugees. She tells us how she hopes Chatterbox will redress the demeaning manner in which she feels refugees from around the world… France 24 · May 24, 2024
South Korea, Japan Impose Sanctions On Russia-North Korea Arms Trade South Korea and Japan jointly announce sanctions against entities involved in arms trade with North Korea and Russia to uphold international sanctions and ... Top News · May 24, 2024
The Independent UK · May 24, 2024 North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its 2nd spy satellite, South Korean military says South Korea's military says North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its second military spy satellite into space
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024 Japan, South Korea announce sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms trade Pyongyang is accused of sending thousands of containers of munitions to Moscow for its use in the war against Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024 Asian fans prepare to tune in for Manchester showdown in FA Cup final Showpiece is not the occasion it was for fans in countries such as Singapore and South Korea but there remains strong interest
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024 Robe-wearing DJ NewJeansNim draws complaints from Singapore Buddhists South Korean performer has won praise at home for boosting Buddhism, but Southeast Asia has been less welcoming.
Top News · May 23, 2024 South Korea, China, Japan To Revive Trilateral Cooperation Summit South Korea, China, and Japan to convene for trilateral talks focusing on cooperation and regional stability after a 4-year hiatus.
Fortune · May 23, 2024 Chip-funding ‘warfare’ continues with South Korea’s $19 billion package South Korea is dialing up the largesse for chipmakers in the face of a worldwide spending splurge, but it’s still shunning subsidies.
Tom’s Hardware · May 23, 2024 $19 billion support package unveiled for South Korean semiconductor industry New support package for South Korean semiconductor industry aims to improve chip design and contract chip production in the country.
Top News · May 23, 2024 South Korea's Billion Chip Package For Global Competition South Korea's billion investment in the semiconductor industry aims to boost competitiveness and drive technological progress in the global chip market.
Top News · May 23, 2024 South Korea Maintains Rates, Indicates Continued Tight Policy Bank of Korea keeps key interest rate unchanged at 1.25% to balance growth and stability amidst economic challenges.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 From South Korea to India, devotees mark the birthday of Buddha with lanterns and prayers A devotee knelt and gently touched his head on the dome of the Boudhanath Stupa, an iconic Buddhist monument in Kathmandu, as a mark of reverence on Thursday, which marks the birth of Buddha.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet next week for the first time since 2019 Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet next week in Seoul for their first trilateral talks since 2019