South Korea's Finance Minister Says Ongoing Political Turmoil Weighs on Economic Growth

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - South Korea's finance minister said on Monday, December 23, 2024, that some slowdown in economic growth would be unavoidable as the government prepares to revise forecasts for this year and next year due to the country's ongoing …

More than 1,000 North Korean military casualties in Ukraine war, says South Korea

More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded since they were sent to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, according to South Korean military officials. In a statement released on Monday, the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) …

Yoon Jong Shin departs South Korea, reflects on burnout and personal growth

Singer Yoon Jong Shin recently revealed that he has left South Korea, surprising fans with an update on his personal account on December 22nd. In the posted photo, Yoon Jong Shin is seen holding a suitcase as he heads off to an unknown destination. …

‘Set-Jetting’ to South Korea, for Kimbap, Cosplay and Personal Connection

My parents were both born in North Korea. The Korean War in the 1950s left them and 10 million other Koreans “ee-san gajok,” separated from their families. A move to the United States allowed them to start over and raise four American-born children in …

IMCD to acquire the life science business of YCAM in South Korea

Did South Korea’s Yoon use fortune-telling to plan his failed martial law bid?

A retired intelligence chief arrested in connection with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed martial law bid has come under the spotlight over allegations that he was also a fortune-teller who might have played a key role in the political fiasco. …

South Korea says North Korea preparing to send more troops, weapons to Russia

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday there are indications that North Korea is preparing to send more troops and weapons to support Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. The additional weapons being readied include suicide drones, and North Korea has …

Tesla Reshapes South Korea’s Import Car Market, Challenges Traditional Leaders

The Tesla Model 3 surpassed the Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic and BMW 520 to become the best-selling imported vehicle in South Korea in April 2024. (Image courtesy of Tesla) SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — In 2024, South Korea’s import car market has shifted …

South Korea Faces Rising Obesity and E-Cigarette Usage, Despite Gains in Physical Activity

South Korea is grappling with a surge in obesity and e-cigarette use. (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is grappling with a surge in obesity and e-cigarette use, even as traditional smoking declines and physical …

South Korea says North preparing to send more troops, drones to Russia

South Korea's military said Pyongyang is preparing to deploy more troops and equipment to Russia to aid Moscow's war against Ukraine. Seoul said it detected signs that North Korea is producing and supplying more suicide drones, which were first …