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US will start testing nukes in break from 33 years of restraint; Trump says there's "no choice"

Trump wrote that he had "no choice" but to expand the nuclear arsenal although he hated it, because "Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years".

9 days ago

Trump meets China's Xi; high-stakes summit begins amid trade war

Trump arrived at the venue beforehand after departing the nearby city of Gyeongju, the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gatherings this week, earlier in the day. "We're going to have a very successful meeting," Trump said as the two leaders posed for photos ahead of their talks. "But he's a very tough negotiator. That's not good," he quipped.

9 days ago

US eyes early conclusion to trade pact with South Korea amid strategic push

The official made the remarks during an online press briefing amid uncertainty over whether Seoul and Washington could reach a breakthrough to finalise details of the trade deal before or during a summit between Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump, set for Wednesday in Korea.

14 days ago

North Korea presumed to possess up to 2,000 kg of highly enriched uranium: South Korea

The minister disclosed the assessment during a press conference, citing publicly released estimates by experts, highlighting the urgency of stopping North Korea's nuclear programs, Yonhap news agency reported.

Sep 25, 2025

South Korea's exports forecast to decline 3 pc in Q3 amid US tariff impacts

The forecast comes amid rising economic uncertainty triggered by tariffs imposed under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, while the positive effects of advance inventory orders seen in the first half are now fading, the bank said.

Aug 4, 2025

Global AI Horizons: A Collaborative Intelligence Ecosystem for 2030

China's systemic integration, America's AGI ambition, Russia's security focus, Taiwan's hardware leadership, South Korea's consumer innovation, and contributions from Europe and India form a global mosaic. The advancements, xAI's Grok 3, TSMC's neuromorphic chips, Baidu's autonomous systems, herald this future.

Aug 1, 2025

'By August 1, most trade deals will be completed': Trump

During a press availability at the White House, Trump also said his administration might send close to 200 countries a letter on their tariff rate, which he said means, "They have a deal. It's done."

Jul 26, 2025

Asian Athletics: Visualisation of race during downpour keeps Jyothi on track to gold

As she warmed up for the 100m hurdles at the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji's thought process and preparations were rudely halted by a heavy downpour. With her warm-up interrupted as the evening session was delayed by two hours, the Indian national champion kept working on her mind, keeping it ready for the race, whenever it happened.

May 30, 2025

South Korea: All four Navy officers aboard patrol aircraft killed after crash in Pohang

All four Navy officers aboard a maritime patrol aircraft were killed after the plane crashed on a mountain in South Korea's southeastern city of Pohang on Thursday, the Navy said.

May 29, 2025

South Korea's Presidential Election: Crossroads of Politics and Economy

South Korea is set to hold a snap presidential election on June 3, 2025, following the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol. This election, prompted by Yoon's brief declaration of martial law in December 2024, marks a pivotal moment in South Korea's political landscape.

Apr 9, 2025

South Korea's medical school deans gear up to reject leaves as quota hike row persists

A consultative body of medical school deans in South Korea on Saturday said that they have rejected additional requests for leave, reaffirming they will no longer accept such requests by students who have left en masse to protest against the government's plan to hike school quotas.

Mar 22, 2025

EV Boost: Samsung SDI to raise $1.3 billion via stock offering

Samsung SDI Co., South Korea's second-biggest battery maker, said it will raise 2 trillion won ($1.37 billion) through a stock sale as part of its broader growth strategy.

Mar 15, 2025

Space telescope SPHEREx begins initial operation after successful launch

The SPHEREx -- a space telescope jointly developed by South Korea and the US -- has entered an initial operation stage following its successful launch Wednesday, Seoul's aerospace agency said.

Mar 12, 2025

Whatever they tax us, we tax them: Trump to India, EU, China

US President Donald Trump, in his first address to a joint session of Congress, said the reciprocal tariffs would take effect on April 2, reinforcing his administration's stance on trade policy and criticising European Union, China, Brazil, India, and South Korea for high tariffs.

Mar 5, 2025

Kia unveils new EV models, electrification strategy

Kia, South Korea's second-biggest carmaker, said on Thursday it has unveiled its new electric vehicle (EV) models and future electrification strategy at an event in Spain.

Feb 27, 2025

After India, Trump targets South Korea; To announce auto tariffs on April 2

US President Donald Trump said he will announce auto tariffs in early April in a direct setback to the South Korean automotive industry.

Feb 15, 2025

PM Modi leaves for France, to co-chair 3rd AI Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart for France on Monday, on a two-day official visit, where he will co-chair the third edition of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.

Feb 10, 2025

S. Korea's Science Ministry to focus on advancing AI, advanced bio in 2025

South Korea will focus on advancing its national strategic technologies this year, including artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced biology, as part of efforts to take leadership in the global tech war

Jan 13, 2025

Jeju Air crash stokes fears of tarnished image for budget carriers

Concerns are mounting within the low-cost carrier (LCC) industry that the image of budget airlines could be tarnished in the wake of the recent Jeju Air crash, according to industry watchers on Tuesday, with industry players fearing a decline in demand for air travel.

Dec 31, 2024

Jeju Air crash: US transportation authorities to assist South Korea's probe

Transportation safety authorities of the United States plan to help their South Korean counterparts with a probe into the cause of a deadly Jeju Air plane crash that claimed 179 lives, according to a US official on Monday.

Dec 30, 2024