The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

Seoul backs Fukushima water plan; China imposes Japan food ban

Seoul says proposal to release more than 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water into the Pacific meets int’l standards.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023

IAEA chief nods to discord among Fukushima report experts

TOKYO: The head of the United Nations' (UN) nuclear watchdog said on Friday that one or two of the team of international experts behind its report greenlighting Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima plant may have had concerns.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2023

Exports to Korea set to rise 2% this year

Thailand expects exports to South Korea to increase by 2% this year to US$6.52 billion, partially helped by a deeper trade partnership through a so-called mini-free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with the South Korean provinces of Gyeonggi and Pusan.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2023

Chinese diplomat slammed after telling Asian people 'they'll never be a Westerner'

The head of China's Communist Party's foreign affairs commission made racially tinged comments as he urged Japan and South Korea to 'join hands and cooperate' with the East Asian superpower

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023

GPO signs vaccine pact with Korean biotech giant

The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has bolstered its partnership with SK bioscience of South Korea to enhance regional vaccine security, starting with the production of influenza vaccines scheduled for availability next year.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023

‌South Korea Salvages Kim Jong Un’s Failed Spy Satellite

While the satellite provided insights into Pyongyang’s capabilities, experts said that it held minimal military significance.

Zenger · Jul 5, 2023

North Korean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space, Seoul says

South Korea’s military says the satellite North Korea failed to put into orbit in May wasn’t advanced enough to conduct military reconnaissance from space as it claimed

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

In Singapore and Hong Kong, Korean dream tempts domestic helpers

South Korea is considering opening the door to foreign domestic workers as part of efforts to boost low birthrate.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023

ROK body moves to disburse requisitioned labor funds

SEOUL -- South Korea's Foreign Ministry announced Monday that a South Korean foundation had begun procedures to deposit with local courts an amount equivalent to compensation for four plaintiffs who demand certain Japanese companies pay them for their labor in Japan during World War II, but who have refused to…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 4, 2023

CBI to send judicial requests to U.K., UAE, S. Korea in bribery case against lobbyist Sanjay Bhandari

The CBI has alleged that Bhandari, as the director of UAE-based Santech International, entered into a criminal conspiracy.

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023