Global Market: Bank of Korea signals caution ahead after split rate voteThe Bank of Korea’s August rate hike exposed a growing policy divide, with one policymaker voting against the increase and favouring a paus...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
2-hour wedding, flower decor given as gifts: Indian woman living in South Korea reveals unique marriage traditionsAn Indian woman living in South Korea shared her surprise at local wedding customs. South Korean weddings are brief, concluding within appr...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Exercise for 2 months, get luxury fashion gifts: Indian woman working in South Korea shares unique work culture perkSouth Korean companies are encouraging employees to take part in fitness challenges by rewarding them with luxury fashion gifts. Employees ...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Meet Jeongwoo Son, the 9-year-old Korean piano whizz-kid who began playing at 6 and collected first prizes in competitions including Chopin, Liszt and Beethoven contestsJeongwoo Son began piano studies at six and quickly became a recognized prodigy. He achieved numerous international competition first prize...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Global Market: Samsung, SK Hynix reject $18.7 billion upfront power payment proposalSamsung Electronics and SK Hynix have rejected KEPCO’s proposal for a 25 trillion won upfront payment to fund electricity infrastructure fo...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares fall as AI concerns weigh; won strengthensSouth Korean shares fell sharply on Monday, led by technology stocks, as concerns over the pace and risks of artificial intelligence develo...
14 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'North Korea said it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones, claiming the exercise demonstrated the “hug...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
North Korea’s nuclear machine is getting bigger: A new uranium facility, thousands of centrifuges and missiles capable of reaching America reveal how Kim Jong Un is changing the threatRecent satellite images of North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear complex have unveiled newly constructed uranium enrichment facilities. This signi...
13 Sep, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
South Korea's expanded espionage law takes effect amid push to protect chip technologyThe National Assembly passed the revised Criminal Act on February 26 after years of criticism that existing laws were ill-suited to punish...
13 Sep, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after rivals' military drill it sees as provocationAmid joint military exercises by the United States, South Korea, and Japan, North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into ...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
Global Market: Blackstone acquires majority stake in South Korea logistics parkBlackstone has secured a dominant share in Sanha Logistics Park II, located in South Korea. This strategic acquisition reinforces Blackston...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Global Market: Samsung, SK Hynix payouts put South Korea’s corporate reform to the testSamsung Electronics and SK Hynix’s massive shareholder-return plans are putting South Korea’s efforts to narrow the “Korea discount” While ...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
‘China needs to learn some decency’: Philippine Defence Chief publicly shames China's note to him while he was speaking during Seoul forum. WatchPhilippine Defence Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro publicly criticised China after a note outlining Beijing’s position on the South China Sea...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Kim Jong Un is threatening US, Japan and South Korea with its most advanced warship, a 5000-ton nuclear missile carrying destroyers; second warship commissioned as rivals launch drillsNorth Korea commissioned its second large destroyer, the Kang Kon, on September sixth. This vessel joins the Choe Hyon-class, representing ...
08 Sep, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Russia, North Korea open first road bridge across shared border as ties deepenRussia and North Korea inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River. This new infrastructure links Rason and Khasan, facilita...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Global Market: South Korean stocks surge nearly 3% as AI chip optimism lifts Samsung, SK HynixSouth Korean shares surged nearly 3% on Monday, led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, as optimism over sustained AI investment and stron...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea, Japan begin military drillNorth Korea commissioned its second naval destroyer, the Kang Kon, on Sunday. Leader Kim Jong Un urged building a more reliable nuclear det...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.17 AM IST