Finland to close last operating checkpoint on Russian border | CNN

Finland will close the last operating checkpoint on its Russian border at midnight on November 30, meaning that the country’s entire eastern border will be closed until December 13, Finland’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a press release on Tuesday.

Opinion | Hostage negotiators in Qatar build momentum behind ‘more for more’

Shuttle diplomacy between Israel and Hamas keeps making progress, but the highest hurdles remain.

Why it took 17 days for rescuers in India to get to 41 workers trapped in a mountain tunnel

Indian rescuers faced repeated and unexpected setbacks during the 17 days they dug through a mountain in the country's north to reach 41 construction workers trapped after a tunnel collapsed there earlier this month.

Fifth group of hostages released after Israel and Hamas agree to extend cease-fire

Twelve more hostages who were held in Gaza were released on Tuesday, according to the Red Cross​ and the IDF, as a temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas continued into a fifth day.

US, Israel intelligence chiefs discuss 'next phase' of Gaza deal in Doha: Report

Israel-Hamas War: The discussions aim “to build on the progress of the extended humanitarian pause agreement”, it was reported.

Pope cancels trip to U.N. climate conference on doctors' orders after getting the flu

Francis' planned Saturday address would have been the first time a pope had addressed a U.N. climate conference, which is taking place in Dubai.

Helsinki says tactic by Moscow is deliberate and poses ‘serious threat to national security’

Israel and Hamas extend their truce, but it seems only a matter of time before the war resumes

A truce between Israel and Hamas has entered its fifth day, with the militant group promising to release more civilian hostages to delay the expected resumption of the war.

Netanyahu’s Visit From Elon Musk Is Part of a Troubling Pattern

Israel’s prime minister has been doing this for years.

Wife of Ukraine’s top military intelligence official hospitalized with apparent heavy metals poisoning | CNN Politics

The wife of Ukraine’s top military intelligence official has been hospitalized with apparent heavy metals poisoning, according to Ukrainian and western officials.

Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate change summit on doctor's orders

Pope Francis has canceled a trip to Dubai to speak at a climate change summit on doctor's orders over over health issues, the Vatican said.

'Rat miners' rescue 41 men from India tunnel after machines failed

A team of "rat miners" successfully rescued the 41 men who had been stranded in a highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas for 17 days.

Why an oil kingdom is hosting the COP28 climate summit and other questions answered

The U.N. Climate Change Conference in Dubai will bring together negotiators from nearly 200 countries. Here’s what to know.

Files Suggest Climate Summit’s Leader Is Using Event to Promote Fossil Fuels

A leaked document has talking points for the president of the United Nations climate conference, who is an oil executive, to advance oil and gas deals.

Pope's participation in COP28 Summit cancelled at doctors' request - Vatican News

The Director of the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis’ physicians have asked him not to undertake his scheduled journey to Dubai to participate ...

What are ‘rat-hole’ miners? Controversial experts used in India tunnel rescue

‘Rat-hole miners’ appear to have played key role in final breakthrough to reach 41 trapped construction workers

COP28: Pope Francis cancels Dubai trip, says Vatican

Pope Francis has cancelled his upcoming trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate talks after advice from doctors, the Vatican said Tuesday...

Truce in Gaza is extended as Israel faces pressure to spare civilians when it resumes offensive

A truce between Israel and Hamas entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with the militant group promising to release more hostages to delay the expected resumption of the war and Israel under growing pressure to spare Palestinian civilians when it renews its offensive. The sides agreed to extend their truce through Wednesday, with another two planned exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. The Biden administration has told Israel it must avoid “significant…

After 16 Days, Rescue Near for Workers Stuck in Tunnel, Officials Say

After repeated mechanical setbacks, the Indian operation turned to trained miners using manual tools to clear the final stretch of debris.

Indian rescuers reach 41 men trapped in tunnel

Workers, who have been trapped for 17 days, are to be pulled out one by one, officials say

Pope Francis cancels meetings because of breathing difficulties, Vatican says

The pontiff, who turns 87 next month, has battled ill health for years and has used a wheelchair in public.

Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference

Pope Francis has canceled plans to travel to Dubai this weekend for a U.N. climate conference at the advice of his doctors following ongoing health issues, the Vatican announced on Nov. 28.

What to know about the hostages still held by Hamas

Under an extension of a temporary cease-fire, Hamas freed 12 more hostages on Tuesday, including 10 Israelis and two foreign nationals, Israel's military said. About 160 hostages remain in captivity.

Sierra Leone Announces Arrest of 13 Military Officials in ‘Attempted Coup’

The West African nation has not identified the military officials and one civilian it arrested after attacks in the capital on Sunday that left 20 people dead and more than 2,000 prisoners on the loose.

Sierra Leone arrests 13 military officers after alleged coup attempt

Sierra Leone's government has arrested 13 of its own military officials, reportedly under suspicion that they attempted to stage a failed coup.

Finland to close entire Russian border after migrant surge

The last open crossing, in the Arctic Circle, will close on Thursday night, the government says.

Freed Hamas captives tell of fear, squalor and hunger

Israelis released from Gaza say they endured very little food, intimidation and no word from outside.

Thin rations, heaving bombing: Israel’s hostages start sharing their stories

The stories of hostages kidnapped by Hamas are emerging, slowly and in fragments, as dozens of women and children are released from Gaza during a pause in the fighting.

Rescuers are 16 feet away from 41 Indian workers trapped for over 2 weeks in tunnel, official says

Officials in India say rescuers are 5 meters (about 16.4 feet) away from the 41 construction workers who have been trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in the country’s north for over two weeks, raising hopes they may be freed soon.

Pope trip to COP28 will go ahead despite health issues, Vatican says

Pope Francis, who is recovering from a lung inflammation, will attend the COP28 climate meeting in Dubai as planned, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

Pope Francis cancels trip to COP 28 conference on doctor's orders

Pope Francis has canceled a trip to a climate conference in Dubai on doctor's orders, according to the Holy See Press Office.

Elon Musk Says Starlink Internet Service Will Operate in Gaza Only with Israel’s Approval

Billionaire Elon Musk has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Monday, Musk joined the Israeli leader on a tour of the Kfar Aza kibbutz, which was attacked by Hamas on October 7. After the tour, Musk said his SpaceX company had agreed, in principle, to allow aid organizations in Gaza to access the Starlink internet satellite service — but only with Israeli approval. Aid groups spent weeks pleading for help restoring communications after…

Families of former captives reveal experiences of seven weeks in captivity

The nightmare for the freed Israeli hostages is far from over

The freeing of all hostages held by Hamas is time-sensitive and paramount; at stake for hostages are physical and mental health.

Finland to close all borders with Russia after migrant surge

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told a press conference in Helsinki that the last remaining border post, in the Arctic, would be closed until 13 December.

Negotiators Press to Extend Israel-Hamas Truce for Further Three Days and Beyond

A long-term cease-fire would likely require Israel and Hamas to make hard-to-swallow concessions, such as trading Israeli soldiers for potentially thousands of Palestinian prisoners.

Israel-Hamas war live: 33 Palestinians freed after 11 Israeli hostages released; Gaza truce extended by two days

Thirty Palestinian children and three women released from Israeli prisons; more Israeli hostages to be released as part of ceasefire extension

Sierra Leone declare 34 pipo wanted in connection wit 'attempted coup - BBC News Pidgin

At least 19 pipo including security forces and one civilian die for di violence.

What to know about UN COP28 climate summit set to be held in Dubai

Climate financing and reining in fossil fuels are to top the agenda of the 2023 climate change summit to be held in UAE.

Gloomy businesses urge COP28 to act on carbon price, fossil fuel subsidies

Businesses say more ambitious policies are needed urgently to drive the transition to clean energy, including an end to fossil fuel subsidies and agreement on a global carbon price, as climate talks begin in Dubai this week.

Vantage | Two steps that can make COP28 most crucial climate summit ever

As COP28 approaches, the world awaits pivotal decisions that could shape the trajectory of global climate action

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Rosalynn Carter honored in tribute service, Lakers lose to 76ers by 44 points, and more trending topics

LeBron James never endured a lopsided basketball defeat like the one he suffered with Los Angeles in Philadelphia. Find out more on that and other trending news here.

APTOPIX Biden

Former President Jimmy Carter, arrives to attend a tribute service for his wife and former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Glenn Memorial Church, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP

EU Executive's Jourova Says No Talks About Ukraine Without Ukraine

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A deputy head of the European Union executive said on Tuesday she would find "unacceptable" any talks about the war in Ukraine that would not include Kyiv or envisage the country giving up territory. The European Commission's vice-president Vera Jourova also said she would be ...

India reiterates support for Palestine, condemns civilian casualties in Israel-Hamas conflict

The world is observing International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People today.

Israel, Hamas Due to Release More People Amid Efforts to Extend Truce

By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Mohammemd Salem and Henriette Chacar GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Hamas and Israel were expected to release more hostages and prisoners on Wednesday, the last day of a prolonged six-day truce in the Gaza Strip conflict, as attention focused on whether mediator Qatar could ...

Newtown Shooting Infowars

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Ukraine strikes Russian aircraft factory 200 miles behind enemy lines

Attack appears to have been part of a wave of 35 drones Ukraine launched in retaliation to a Russian strike over the weekend

All not well between Iran and Turkey? Raisi misses Erdogan summit

Erdogan had personally announced the Iranian president's first official visit to Turkey.

Putin accuses the West of trying to 'dismember and plunder' Russia in a ranting speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cast Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as an existential battle against purported attempts by the West to destroy Russia, a ranting speech ahead of a presidential election campaign.

Pakistan's Karachi is world's 3rd most polluted city. Officials' solution: Masks

Presently, Karachi ranks as the world's third-worst city for air quality according to IQ Air.

APTOPIX Rosalynn Carter

An Armed Force body bearer team moves the casket of former first lady Rosalynn Carter upon arrival at Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University for a tribute service on Tuesday,

Obit Munger

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International News: Billionaire Charlie Munger who was Warren Buffett’s right-hand man, dies at age 99

Billionaire Charlie Munger, the investing business magnate who made a fortune even before he became Warren Buffett’s right-hand man at Berkshire Hathaway, has died at age 99.

Russian court extends Evan Gershkovich's detention until the end of January

A court extended the detention of the Wall Street Journal reporter, arrested on espionage charges, until Jan. 30, Russian news agencies reported. Gershkovich and the Journal deny the allegations.

Israel releases more Palestinian prisoners as part of extended exchanges for hostages

Hamas had earlier Tuesday released 10 Israelis and two foreigners before 30 Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons on the fifth day of a temporary truce between the two sides.

India tunnel collapse: Rescuers 'just six or seven metres' from trapped men

Rescuers are just six or seven metres from 41 men trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India, officials have said.

Russia’s Black Sea fleet forced back by ‘storm of the century’

Blizzards, giant waves and winds of up to 90mph mean ships are unable to operate and have been sent back to base

Biden

Former President Jimmy Carter, arrives to attend a tribute service for his wife and former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Glenn Memorial Church, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP

Pope Francis cancels COP28 trip owing to ‘risks of pulmonary complications’

The 86-year-old Pope had planned to become the first pontiff to attend the UN event since the process began in 1995.

What to know about the hostages still held by Hamas

Under an extension of a temporary cease-fire, Hamas freed 12 more hostages on Tuesday, including 10 Israelis and two foreign nationals, Israel's military said. About 160 hostages remain in captivity.

Israel Says 12 More Hostages Released By Hamas

Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters handed over several hostages Tuesday to the Red Cross in Gaza, an AFP journalist saw, part of an exchange under the terms of an extended truce in the Israel-Hamas war.

Russian strikes hit private homes, 4 dead, claims Ukraine

A five-storey building was shelled in the morning in the southern town of Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region governor Serhiy Lysak said.

Indian rescuers free all 41 workers trapped in a mountain tunnel for over 2 weeks

The workers had been trapped in the collapsed tunnel in the north of India since Nov. 15. Rescuers have drilled their way through debris to reach them.

Watch Vladimir Putin's bizarre speech: ‘World order not possible without Russia’

Vladimir Putin accused the US and its allies of trying to “dismember and plunder” Russia.

Rosalynn Carter

An Armed Forces body bear teams moves the casket for former first lady Rosalynn Carter into Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University for a tribute service on Tuesday, Nov. 28,

Turkish President wants Israel to be tried in international courts for war crimes

Erdogan has called the Israeli attacks on Gaza a genocide and accused Israel of being a "teror state".

Row deepens between UK and Greece over Parthenon marbles – video report

What are the Parthenon marbles and why have they ignited a diplomatic row between the UK and Greece?

2023 Through the Lens of Reuters Photographers

(Reuters) - This year is one that will go down in history as being marked by two big wars - an ongoing conflict in Ukraine as it fights off a Russian invasion and a fresh outbreak of violence in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas militants. Reuters photographers were on the ground to capture ...

Finland closes Russian border for 2 weeks to stop asylum seekers

Finland last week shut all but one of its remaining border posts to travellers from Russia, keeping open only the northernmost crossing located in the Arctic.

Rescuers evacuate Indian construction workers trapped in tunnel – video

All 41 construction workers have been rescued after a gruelling 17 days trapped in a collapsed tunnel

World News in Brief: Burkina Faso attack denounced, support frontline communities fighting AIDS, Syrian child casualties, Olympic champ Mo Farah new UN migration ambassador

The UN human rights office, OHCHR, said it was appalled by the recent killing of dozens of civilians in the Sahel region of northern Burkina Faso.

Grains, Livestock lower

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Bound to lose? Joe Biden is less popular now than Barack Obama in 2011: Report

How Joe Biden's popularity fares in comparison to that of Barack Obama in his bid for second term as US President.

Indian tunnel collapse: Rescuers on verge of breaking through to 41 trapped miners

After repeated setbacks, military engineers worked by hand in painstaking dig using a 'rat-hole' technique

Iran sports minister sacks official after athlete photographed without hijab

Mehran Tishehgaran was removed from his position "due to events that happened in the Asian Deaf Athletics Championships," the ISNA news agency reported.

Ukraine Has New Way to Get Grain to World Despite Russia's Threat in Black Sea

Since the company's first vessel departed in mid-September, it says it has shipped more than 300,000 metric tons of grain to Egypt, Spain, China, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Turkey.

Rishi Sunak vs Greek PM: Elgin Marbles row explained

Greek PM Mitsotakis claims his UK counterpart Sunak cancelled meeting over Elgin Marbles row.

Vladimir Putin's ‘enemy’ Ukraine spy chief's wife poisoned with heavy metals

Marianna Budanova, the wife of Kyrylo Budanov was suffering from heavy metals poisoning.

Greece demands return of 2500-year-old Parthenon sculptures from UK | World News | WION

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with his Greek counterpart scheduled to take place on Tuesday (November 28) over the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, triggering a diplomatic row between the two nations.

Finland plans to close its entire border with Russia over migration concerns

HELSINKI (AP) — Finland will close its last remaining road border with Russia due to concerns over migration, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said Tuesday, accusing Moscow of undermining Finland’…

APTOPIX Rosalynn Carter

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Israel Palestinians Qatar

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Ukraine's Top Diplomat to Boycott OSCE Meeting Over Russia's Lavrov Attending - Kyiv

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Tuesday its foreign minister would boycott a meeting of the OSCE in North Macedonia this week because Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov intends to take part for the first time during the 21-month full-scale invasion. Russia's top diplomat has said he would join ...

US, Israel intelligence chiefs discuss 'next phase' of Gaza deal in Doha: Report

Israel-Hamas War: The discussions aim “to build on the progress of the extended humanitarian pause agreement”, it was reported.

Baby Remains Hostage in Gaza as Others Go Free in Israel-Hamas Deal

By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Ten-month-old Kfir Bibas has spent more than 50 days of his young life in captivity in Gaza and, according to Israel, has been handed over by Hamas to another Palestinian militant group in a possible complication of efforts to free him. On Tuesday, members of his ...

As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders signal they won't attend climate talks

Dubai is preparing to host the COP28 climate talks as world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden have signaled they will not be attending the negotiations.

Rosalynn Carter

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Israel at UN meeting: Sexual violence by Hamas 'widespread weapon of war'

Israeli authorities have opened an investigation into sexual violence during the most deadly attack on Israel in its history.

RAW: NY: LAKE EFFECT SNOW - TUESDAY

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South Korea markets will offer the highest earnings growth next year, Goldman Sachs says

Defense stocks were among areas of the South Korean stock market that look the most attractive, according to Goldman Sachs.

South Korea man jailed for writing poem praising North

Lee Yoon-seop, a 68-year-old man from South Korea, was sentenced to 14 months in jail Monday for writing a poem that praised North Korea and entering it into a competition organised by a North Korean...

South Korea’s City of Books

With some 900 book-related businesses, Paju Book City, northwest of Seoul, is an intentional and euphoric celebration of books and the bookmaking process.

IEEFA: South Korea is building too many LNG import and storage terminals | IEEFA

29 November (IEEFA): A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) finds that South Korea is rapidly developing liquefied natural gas (LNG) import and storage terminals, presenting a high risk of overinvestment and overcapacity.  IEEFA estimates the country’s LNG industry is pouring ₩11.3 trillion (US$8.7 billion) into an infrastructure build-out that has projects at the construction or planning stage to boost receiving capacity for the fossil fuel.

Eve and Jeju Air outline proposed air taxi operations in South Korea

Eve Air Mobility and low-cost carrier Jeju Air are partnering to explore the technical and commercial requirements for electric air taxi operations on the resort island of Jeju.

China overtakes Germany as Korea's top EV exporter

China has surpassed Germany as the top EV exporter to Korea. Chinese-made Teslas and electric buses have contributed to the increase in sales.

CBRN Soldiers bolster combined defense posture near Korean Demilitarized Zone

CAMP CASEY, South Korea — A deployed U.S. Army Chemical Corps company is training together with U.S. and South Korean military forces near the world’s m...

South Korea wants to become one of the world's biggest arms dealers

South Korea has ambitious plans to be the fourth-largest weapons exporter by 2027, after the United States, Russia and France. Between 2010 and 2017, Seoul tripled its total defense exports to $3.1 billion. So, how did South Korea become one of the world's biggest arms dealers, and could it even eclipse the likes of China and Germany?

Japan, China, South Korea agree to arrange summit at early date

Japan, China, India and Southeast Asia news and expert analysis published by Nikkei, an award-winning independent provider of quality journalism.

Eve Air Mobility and Jeju Air release concept of operations for UAM in South Korea

South Korea is one of the first countries to begin laying the groundwork for urban air mobility (UAM).

Hyundai Motor to temporarily halt Asan factory in South Korea - Just Auto

Hyundai to pause output at Asan plant as it gears up for EVs.

South Korea jails 68-year-old man for poem praising North Korea: Report

The poem by Lee Yoon-seop advocated for unification and was published in North Korea's state media in 2016.

Passengers trying to open plane doors in the air leads South Korea to change airline rules

The new pre-takeoff warnings will be introduced after a series of incidents

Mountain Dragons bolster combined defense posture near Korean Demilitarized Zone

CAMP CASEY, South Korea – A deployed U.S. Army Chemical Corps company is training together with U.S. and South Korean military forces near the world’s m...

South Korea to invite 100K citizens to test CBDC in 2024

The testing will start “around September to October” of 2024 and last for three months.

South Korea’s 'US for security, China for economy' strategy no longer working

As the EU is struggling to balance its economic and security interests amid US-China tensions, South Korea faces similar challenges in a much more accentuated way, requiring the country to take extraordinary care in devising its economic security strategy.

Top diplomats from Japan and China meet in South Korea ahead of 3-way regional talks

Top diplomats from Japan and China have met for bilateral talks as they try to resolve disputes including China’s ban on Japanese seafood, which has hurt Japanese exporters

Japan, China and South Korea top diplomats to meet: 3 things to know

Foreign ministers to seek timing for first trilateral leaders summit since 2019

Mountain Dragons bolster combined defense posture near Korean Demilitarized Zone

CAMP CASEY, South Korea – A deployed U.S. Army Chemical Corps company is training together with U.S. and South Korean military forces near the world’s most heavily guarded border.

AI makes calls to check on senior citizens in South Korea - UPI.com

A South Korean artificial intelligence program has been successfully calling the country's most vulnerable population, senior citizens who live alone, on a weekly basis to ascertain their safety.

Xi critic who fled 300km on jetski to South Korea will die if sent back to China, says father

Fears South Korean court will impose harsh penalty on Kwon Pyong to appease Beijing as trial set to begin

South Korea Dog Farmers Threaten to Unleash 2 Million Strays

In protest of a dog meat ban which aims to end South Korea’s dog meat trade by 2027, dog farmers are striking back.

S.Korea’s KFA passes on corn buying, MFG picks up corn in private deal

South Korea's feed making association remained active through Tuesday, with the Korea Feed Association (KFA) passing on its...

Japan South Korea MAMA Awards

Ahn Jae-hong poses for photos on the red carpet of the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) at Tokyo Dome Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai)

Wealthiest People in South Korea (November 28, 2023) - CEOWORLD magazine

As of November 28, 2023, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 9.2 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Seo Jung-jin (No. 2, $6.3 billion), Hong Ra-hee  (No. 3, $5.7 billion); and Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 4, $5.1 billion). Kim Beom-su is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with […]

G-Dragon’s travel ban lifted by South Korean police after 3 negative drug test results

BIGBANG's G-Dragon was previously detained on drug charges. However, his name has been cleared now and the travel ban on him has been lifted.

Cha Eun Woo safely returns to South Korea after stabbing incident at MTV VMA Japan 2023

Cha Eun Woo, NCT NEW TEAM, THE BOYZ and more attended the MTV Video Music Award Japan 2023 on November 23. There was a knife attack at the event.

South Korea’s NOFI picks up 132k mt of corn for April arrival

South Korean feed importer Nonghyup Feed Inc (NOFI) concluded its buy tender for April-arrival corn...

An Overview Of Cryptocurrency Regulations In South Korea

South Korea advances in cryptocurrency regulation, focusing on investor protection, market stability, and adapting taxation for evolving digital asset usage.

Volvo brings entry-level EX30 SUV to Korea

Volvo has introduced its smallest fully electric EX30 SUV in Korea. It offers a claimed 475 kilometers of range on a single charge and features new assist systems.

South Korea’s Surprisingly Successful China Policy - 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea

When South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk-yeol, entered office last year, the odds rose that a frostier bilateral relationship with China…

South Korea declares war on bedbugs after surge in reported cases | CNN

South Korea has become the latest country to declare war on bedbugs following a wave of outbreaks, with bathhouses, university dorms, and train stations across the country on high alert.

South Korea Delays Its Own Spy Satellite Liftoff, Days After North's Satellite Launch

Under a contract with SpaceX, South Korea is to launch five spy satellites by 2025.

US, South Korean Warplanes Kick Off Joint Air Drills

The drills are aimed at improving interoperability between the two militaries.

South Korea delays its own spy satellite liftoff, days after North's satellite launch

South Korea says it has postponed the planned launch of its first military spy satellite...

Japan South Korea MAMA Awards

Jeon Somi poses for photos on the red carpet of the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) at Tokyo Dome Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai)

South Korea Delays Its Own Spy Satellite Liftoff, Days After North's Satellite Launch

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has postponed the planned launch of its first military spy satellite set for this Thursday, officials said, days after rival North Korea claimed to put its own spy satellite into orbit for the first time. Under a contract with SpaceX, South Korea is to launch ...

United States and Republic of Korea Space Forum - United States Department of State

Officials from the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) participated in the ROK-U.S. Space Forum, held in Seoul from November 6-7. U.S. Ambassador to the ROK Philip Goldberg and Foreign Minister Park Jin gave opening comments highlighting the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance and the growing bilateral space relationship. Other speakers included […]

South Korea delays its own spy satellite liftoff, days after North's satellite launch

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has postponed the planned launch of its first military spy satellite set for this Thursday, officials said, days after rival North Korea claimed

South Korea delays its own spy satellite liftoff, days after North’s satellite launch

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has postponed the planned launch of its first military spy satellite set for this Thursday, officials said, days after rival North Korea claimed to put its own…

The ‘Korea discount': Value stock or value trap?

South Korea’s stock market, despite being home to Asia’s fourth largest economy, is often considered undervalued by analysts.

Man crushed to death by robot in South Korea

The robotic arm reportedly failed to distinguish between the man and the boxes it was handling.

South Korea delays its own spy satellite liftoff, days after North's satellite launch

South Korea says it has postponed the planned launch of its first military spy satellite set for this Thursday.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin At a Joint Press Availability - United States Department of State

MODERATOR:  (Via interpreter)  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  We will now begin a joint press availability from Minister Park and Secretary Blinken.  Opening statements will be made by the minister first, to be followed by the Secretary. FOREIGN MINISTER PARK:  (Via interpreter)  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  It’s a pleasure to meet you.  I am […]

Why California and South Korea Need to Build Joint Soft Power Plus

In matters ranging from trade, economy, and climate change to entertainment and education, California and South Korea are uniquely situated for strong collaboration to help both partners adapt to the challenges of the twenty-first century.