Sheikh Khaled meets President of South Korea

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at an economic summit on Friday. He met Mr Jae-myung on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) forum in Gyeongju, South Korea....

Rotimi Matthew: Dear Mr President, please do not let this tariff punish Nigerians again

Mr President, Nigerians have walked with you through a season of fire. They have endured subsidy removal, foreign exchange shocks, inflation that eats wages before payday, and reforms that have stretched household budgets to their breaking point....

About 10,000 North Korean troops are stationed near the Russian-Ukrainian border

More than 10,000 North Korean troops are currently stationed near the Russian-Ukrainian border, where they are performing security duties. This was reported by The Chosun Daily with reference to the National Intelligence Service of South Korea...

Mongolia’s Defector Dilemma: Navigating the Korea Divide

In the intricate geopolitical web of Northeast Asia, Mongolia has long clung to its identity as a “neutral bridge,” leveraging its “Third Neighbor Policy” to carve out autonomy amid the overlapping influence of China and Russia. What began in the...

Pianist Kun-woo Paik’s immaculate playing anchors OMM’s celebration of South Korea-Singapore ties

Esplanade Concert Hall Oct 31, 7.30pm Celebrating 50 Harmonious Years Of Singapore-Republic Of Korea Relations was the other title of this concert by the Orchestra of the Music Makers conducted by Chan Tze Law. Classical musicConcert...

Princess Diana and Prince Charles' "Dreadful" Royal Tour 33 Years Ago Signaled the End of Their Marriage

In November 1992, Prince Charles and Princess Diana undertook a royal tour together to Seoul, South Korea—which would ultimately become their last royal tour together. Ironically dubbed the “Togetherness Tour,” the Prince and Princess of Wales’s...

'Must Work Together': South Korea Hosts China's Xi Jinping For First Time Since 2014

Last Updated:November 01, 2025, 23:14 IST Lee hosted Xi at a state summit and dinner after an Asia-Pacific leaders' forum in the South Korean city of Gyeongju. China's President Xi Jinping and South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung during APEC...

S&P 500 futures up 0.1%; Dow futures flat as government shutdown reaches day 34

US stock index futures showed mixed performance while international equity markets began November with advances Monday, according to Wall Street Journal. Crude oil prices climbed following an OPEC+ agreement to increase production next month while...

Heritage service 'regrets' Seoul city's plan for potential skyscrapers around Unesco-listed Jongmyo Shrine

Published: 03 Nov. 2025, 17:03 Updated: 03 Nov. 2025, 17:53 The Jeongjeon building in Jongmyo Shrine in central Seoul on May 4 [JOINT PRESS CORPS] The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) expressed regret over a decision to allow the construction of a...

Why Indonesia’s Focus on Secondhand Military Purchases Could Backfire

Recently, public debate has intensified over Indonesia’s reported plans to purchase several second-hand weapon systems, including an aircraft carrier, frigates, fast-attack craft, and fighter jets. While such acquisitions could help Indonesia...

Trump, Modi speak frequently as trade talks continue, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump listens as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump speaks often...

APEC ministers push innovation, connectivity to safeguard Asia-Pacific growth

Trade and foreign ministers from the 21 APEC member economies have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening sustainable growth and regional cooperation at the APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) held in Seoul, South Korea from October 29 to 30, the...

Inside Prince Charles and Princess Diana's miserable trip to Seoul that earned them the nickname 'The Glums'

Following a fairytale wedding at St Paul's Cathedral in July 1981, Prince Charles and his new Princess, Lady Diana Spencer, were hailed as the Royal couple of the century. The jubilant occasion marked the first time a British citizen had married...

NVIDIA’s 260,000 GPUs to Supercharge South Korea’s AI Ambitions

NVIDIA, the first company to reach a $5 trillion market capitalisation, announced a large-scale collaboration with the South Korean government on October 30. This involves key industrial groups to develop advanced AI infrastructure nationwide. The...

Xi leaves for Beijing after APEC meeting, state visit to South Korea

BUSAN, South Korea, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping departed for Beijing on Saturday evening after attending the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and concluding his state visit to South Korea. When leaving Busan, senior South...

Shanghai memories: Tracing China and South Korea's historic bond

Located in Shanghai's Huangpu District, the Former Site of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea has become a must-visit landmark for South Korean tourists. Amid China's expanding visa-free entry policies and the convenience of a...

S. Korea's FX Reserves Rise for 5th Month in October

Photo : YONHAP News South Korea’s foreign reserves rose for the fifth consecutive month in October, supported by an increase in investment returns. The Bank of Korea(BOK) announced Wednesday that the nation’s foreign currency reserves stood at...

Xi, Carney meet in South Korea to rebuild strained China-Canada ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday held talks in South Korea aimed at restoring their long-troubled relationship, calling for “pragmatic and constructive” cooperation between the two nations. Meeting on...

Steel sector changes have “low” impact on UK defence, says Minister of State

Upon an initial assessment, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) claim that the impact of changes in Britain’s steelmaking capacity on military programmes remains low. Such changes in steelmaking refer to a transition in the UK from traditional blast...

Day in Photos: US Government Shutdown Continues, APEC in South Korea, and Pelicans in India

The Apotheosis of Washington fresco in the eye of the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol during the government shutdown in Washington on Oct. 31, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times | October 31, 2025Updated:November 01, 2025 Visitors view a Century...