In 1998, South Korea urged people to save the country from bankruptcy. Millions lined up with gold wedding rings and baby bracelets, raising $2.1 billion in just four monthsIn January 1998, millions of ordinary South Koreans voluntarily donated gold, including wedding rings and baby bracelets, to help their nat...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Why South Korea's World Cup exit has become a national political controversySouth Korea's World Cup exit has ignited a national outcry, prompting presidential calls for an investigation and the coach's resignation. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift—there is nothing small about it,' a lesson on gratitude from the British nurse and social reformerFlorence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing and a social reformer, left a profound message: 'Live life when you have it. Life is a ...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Samsung, SK Hynix shares crash up to 14% as Kospi’s massive bloodbath enters day 2Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares plunged as much as 14% as South Korea’s Kospi extended its sharp selloff for a second day. The decl...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
South Korea's Kospi plunges 8%, extending a two-day slide. What's unsettling the world's hottest market?South Korean stocks experienced a sharp two-day decline, with the KOSPI index plummeting over 10%. This downturn was fueled by concerns ove...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Seoul stocks plunge 8% as Samsung, SK hynix shares tumbleSouth Korean stocks plunged nearly eight percent at close Thursday as tech giants Samsung and SK hynix tumbled on fears of slowing AI chip ...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
General Dhiraj Seth assumes charge as 31st Army Chief, gives 'VIJAY' mantraAssuming charge as the 31st Chief of Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday pledged to modernise the Indian Army into a technology-dr...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Tourists soldier on in Rome despite heatwaveEurope's scorching heatwave is forcing tourists to reconsider their travel plans, with many finding Rome's 36C temperatures unbearable, eve...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
KC Venugopal gives Notice for Privilege Motion against Rajnath Singh over Op Sindoor remarksCongress MP KC Venugopal has lodged a breach of privilege notice against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Venugopal alleges Singh misled Par...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Global Markets: S.Korean shares log best quarter in nearly 30 years on chipmaker rallySouth Korean stocks celebrated their best quarter in almost three decades, driven by a phenomenal surge in chipmakers. The KOSPI index soar...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Future wars will be joint, theatre-based: Army Chief General Upendra DwivediOutgoing Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized that future conflicts will be joint, integrated, and theatre-oriented, stressing the...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
"Greatest privilege of my life": General Upendra Dwivedi signs off as Army Chief, hands over to General Dhiraj SethOutgoing Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday described serving in the Indian Army for over four decades as the "greatest privilege" o...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Defence Minister misled Parliament on Op Sindoor martyrs, should resign: CongressCongress is demanding Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's resignation, alleging he misled Parliament about casualties during Operation Sindoor...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares end flat as chipmakers cut losses on 'mega project' announcementSouth Korean markets saw a mixed close Monday as chipmakers recovered from initial sharp declines following a massive $576 billion AI and d...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence tiesSouth Korea and Japan are strengthening security ties, reaffirming their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. Defence ministe...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Ayodhya princess still binds UP, South Korea through shared heritage: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the historical bond between Uttar Pradesh and South Korea, citing the legend of Pri...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup: KCNANorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's military buildup at a party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, citing...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST