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South Korea, NATO Forge Stronger Cybersecurity Cooperation

(MENAFN) High-level discussions between South Korea and NATO on strengthening cybersecurity cooperation took place on Thursday in Seoul, according to media, citing the country’s Foreign Ministry. The talks, focused on enhancing defense against...

South Korean Leader Approval Rating Drops 0.4 Percentage Points

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung saw a slight drop in his approval rating last week, falling 0.4 percentage points to 69.1%, according to a recent survey. The weekly poll, conducted by local firm Flower Research through...

South Korea Sets Stricter Measures for Industrial Accidents Fatalities

(MENAFN) South Korea is set to intensify penalties for companies responsible for industrial accident fatalities, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced on Monday. Under the new regulations, businesses that experience more than three fatal...

North Korean-Linked Hackers Target South Korean Defense Entities

(MENAFN) A hacking collective allegedly connected to North Korea has executed a cyberattack targeting South Korean organizations, including a defense-related institution, by employing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfake images,...

DPRK Rebukes U.S., South Korea, Japan Military Exercises

(MENAFN) Senior officials from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) issued sharp criticism on Saturday against the imminent military exercises being conducted by the United States, South Korea, and Japan, as reported by media on...

Seoul Suggests "Unlimited" Currency Swap with US

(MENAFN) South Korea has put forward a proposal for an "unlimited" currency exchange arrangement with the United States, as optimism for a breakthrough in the continuing trade discussions remains low, according to a local press report on Monday....

U.S., S. Korea, Japan Kick Off Trilateral Military Drill

(MENAFN) The United States, South Korea, and Japan commenced a critical trilateral military exercise on Monday, emphasizing their ongoing commitment to strengthening security cooperation in response to growing threats from North Korea. The joint...

Kim Yo Jong Blasts U.S.-S. Korea Military Drills as "Reckless Show of Strength"

(MENAFN) Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, harshly criticized the upcoming joint military drills between South Korea and the United States, calling them a "reckless show of strength." Her remarks were issued...

South Korean Leader Orders Full Probe into Military Blast

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a military training explosion that injured 10 soldiers, according to media. The blast occurred Wednesday at an artillery unit in Paju, a northwestern city...

South Korea Posts Modest Gain in Exports

(MENAFN) South Korea's exports saw a single-digit percentage increase in early September, a rise attributed to a higher number of business days, according to data released Thursday by the Korea Customs Service. During the initial 10 days of...

South Korean Companies Hesitant about U.S. Investments After ICE Raid

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung warned Thursday that last week’s sweeping U.S. immigration crackdown, which resulted in the detention of hundreds of South Korean workers, is causing significant hesitation among domestic companies...

S. Korea Moves to Secure "Unlimited" Currency Swap with US

(MENAFN) South Korea has suggested a limitless currency swap with the United States as trade negotiations between the two nations continue to face significant obstacles, according to a local media report on Monday. The proposal was made in the...

S. Korea Slams Japan for Overlooking Forced Labor at Gold Mine Memorial

(MENAFN) South Korea lodged a formal protest against Japan on Sunday following the latter’s failure to mention the forced labor of Koreans during a Saturday ceremony commemorating victims linked to a war-era gold mine in Japan, according to...

The Shilla Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Opening of Shilla Monogram Gangneung in South Korea

The Shilla Hotels & Resorts opens Shilla Monogram Gangneung, marking the brand’s first Korean property and a milestone in global lifestyle expansion. SEOUL, JUNG-GU, SOUTH KOREA, September 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Shilla Hotels &...

The Shilla Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Opening of Shilla Monogram Gangneung in South Korea

The Shilla Hotels & Resorts opens Shilla Monogram Gangneung, marking the brand’s first Korean property and a milestone in global lifestyle expansion. SEOUL, JUNG-GU, SOUTH KOREA, September 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Shilla Hotels &...

S. Korea Reports First Case of Avian Influenza in 2025

(MENAFN) South Korea has confirmed its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza for the year, according to a report by a South Korean news agency on Saturday. The discovery, made at a poultry farm in Paju, located in Gyeonggi Province just...

S. Korea Reports First African Swine Fever Case in Two Months

(MENAFN) South Korea's health authorities issued an urgent nationwide "red alert" on Monday, strengthening their response efforts following the detection of an African swine fever (ASF) case on Sunday in Gyeonggi province. This marks the first ASF...

POSCO Forms Strategic Alliance with Glenfarne

(MENAFN) POSCO has entered into a strategic collaboration with Glenfarne Alaska LNG to advance Alaska’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) venture, becoming the first South Korean firm to officially participate in the prominent US energy project endorsed...

S. Korea suggests establishing foreign exchange swap with US

(MENAFN) South Korea has suggested establishing an "unlimited" currency swap with the United States, as hopes remain slim for a breakthrough in ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries, according to reports. The proposal was made...

S. Korea offers ‘unlimited’ FX swap with US

(MENAFN) On Monday, a regional news agency reported that South Korea has suggested setting up an "unlimited" currency swap with the US as prospects for progress in the ongoing trade negotiations between two nations remain slim. A news agency...