South Korea

Chinese stainless steel plates face anti-dumping probe

Anti-Dumping Probe Launched Against Chinese Stainless Steel Plates

South Korea plans to launch an antidumping investigation into stainless steel plates imported from China after a local company claimed that cheap imports have damaged the domestic market, the industry ministry said on Thursday.

8 days ago

South Korea: Seoul issues first September heat wave warning amid nationwide heat surge

Seoul has issued its first-ever September heat wave warning, a first since the heat advisory system was introduced in 2008.

23 days ago

Number of Covid patients in South Korea expected to reach 350,000 next week

South Korea braces for mega Covid-19 surge; could reach 350,000 cases by next week

South Korea is bracing for a significant surge in Covid-19 cases, with a senior health ministry official predicting that the number of patients in the country could reach 350,000 by next week.

Aug 19, 2024

South Korea sweeps all five gold medals in archery in Elimination Rounds of the Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday

Paris Olympics: South Korea sweeps all five gold medals in archery

South Korea has collected all five archery gold medals at the Paris Olympics after Kim Woo-jin beat American veteran Brady Ellison 6-5 to claim the men's individual title on Sunday.

Aug 5, 2024

Low fertility, ageing population haunt South Korea; govt vows to turn the tables around [see how]

South Korea's provincial government heads propose policies to address the country's low fertility rate and ageing population. The strategy includes global branding of cities and improving living conditions outside Seoul to encourage families to settle.

May 31, 2024

Parasite' actor Lee Sun-Kyun found dead in South Korea

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, who starred in the 2020 Oscar best picture winner 'Parasite', has been found dead, according to police.

Dec 27, 2023

Nearly 12% Of 2,100 'Ghost' Babies In S.Korea Confirmed Dead

Nearly 12% of 2,100 undocumented babies in South Korea confirmed dead

The South Korean Welfare Ministry said on Tuesday that nearly 12 per cent of more than 2,100 undocumented, or "ghost", babies nationwide were confirmed to have died.

Jul 18, 2023

Seoul turns purple on 10 years of BTS'; Here's how K-pop band celebrated with BTS ARMY

BTS members shared special wishes for their BTS ARMY through heartfelt posts and unseen videos; J-Hope surprises fans from military

Jun 14, 2023

"Yes, the bag is empty": Alia Bhatt's witty reply to trollers; poses with K-pop star IU, Dakota Johnson

Alia Bhatt looks like a Barbie as she poses with K-pop star IU, Dakota Johnson. Ahead of the show, Thai star Davikah Hoorne and Alia's pictures went viral too.

May 17, 2023

S. Korea shrouded by yellow dust storm originating from Gobi desert in China

Almost all of South Korea was on Wednesday shrouded by a yellow dust storm originating in the Gobi Desert in northern China and Mongolia, the state weather agency said.

Apr 12, 2023

After Japan, S. Korea follows: Childbirths plunge to new low

Just 23,179 babies were born in January this year, sinking 6 per cent from a year earlier, according to the data from South Korea

Mar 22, 2023

"Naa pata sudu na pata sudu…" BTS Jungkook lips syncs RRR's Naatu Naatu; Telegu ARMY rejoice [Watch]

BTS member Jungkook vibes to RRR song 'Naatu Naatu' during Weverse live. Meanwhile, M. M. Keeravani's song has received a nomination under the Best Original Song category for Oscars 2023.

Mar 4, 2023

"Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2.0 With Ankit Bhatia In Maldives"

Ankit Bhatia said The people lived a very chilled lifestyle. On the island, the population was about 1200 people and almost everyone knew everyone. It was like staying amongst a big joint family living in different houses

Dec 1, 2022

Japan wakes up to sirens as North Korea fires missile across

North Korea fires ICBM successfully this time, tension grips region

On November 3, the North test-fired the same ICBM, but the launch was seen as a failure.

Nov 18, 2022

K-Pop singer-actor 'Lee Jihan' dead among many killed in Seoul Halloween stampede

Singer and actor Lee Jihan is confirmed to have passed away in the crowd crush that occurred during Halloween celebration in Seoul, South Korea over the weekend.

Oct 31, 2022

365 Days star Michele Morrone calls out Korean hotel for racism; netizens criticise the actor

Michele Morrone shared a story on Instagram where he claimed to have faced racism at the Shilla Hotel, one of Seoul's most prestigious luxury hotels. Soon after Michele Morrone's claim, Shilla Hotel denied citing a misunderstanding.

Oct 29, 2022

BTS Jin's The Astronaut is the perfect farewell gift for fans before he joins South Korean army; Don't miss Chris Martin's cameo

The Astronaut is a pop rock genre song that is a collaboration track between Jin and Coldplay. Jin penned the lyrics for his army. Coldplay participated in co-writing the song.

Oct 28, 2022

SEVENTEEN announce additional tour dates after 4 new award nominations

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