South Korea

South Korean activists stage rally demanding measures to stop climate crisis

Sep 25, 2023 14:28

South Koreans rallied and marched through the capital of Seoul on Saturday seeking climate justice.
China ready to work for regional peace with South Korea: President Xi

Sep 23, 2023 16:22

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed willingness to work with South Korea for peace and security on the Korean Peninsula.
Chief banker confirms deposit of some $6 billion in unfrozen funds into Iran accounts in Qatar

Sep 18, 2023 15:45

Central Bank of Iran Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin has confirmed that the Islamic Republic’s released funds totaling some $6 billion have now been transferred to Qatari banks.
Iran to access assets frozen in South Korea as of Monday: FM spox

Sep 18, 2023 11:01

Iran’s frozen funds in South Korea, worth nearly $6 billion, will be fully accessible to the Iranian government as of Monday, says Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan’ani.
Prisoner swap with US unrelated to release of Iran’s assets: Official

Sep 07, 2023 13:42

The secretary general of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights said a recent agreement on the exchange of prisoners with the US has nothing to do with the release of Iranian assets frozen abroad, stressing that Tehran cares only about the fate of its jailed citizens.
South Korean teachers protest bullying by parents, students amid suicide surge

Sep 05, 2023 14:50

Tens of thousands of South Korean teachers have staged nationwide protests to demand improved rights, amid widespread mistreatment by parents and unruly students that has led colleagues to take their own lives.
Iran FM: Unblocking funds in South Korea opens new chapter in bilateral relations

Sep 05, 2023 06:23

Iran's foreign minister says a recent agreement reached to unblock the country’s frozen funds in South Korea will open a new chapter in the two country’s relations.
North Korea says conducted 'simulated tactical nuclear attack’ to warn enemies

Sep 03, 2023 08:26

North Korea says it has conducted a "simulated tactical nuclear attack" with mock atomic warheads to warn the enemies that the country would be prepared in case of a nuclear war.
North Korea fires several cruise missiles toward Yellow Sea

Sep 02, 2023 09:36

North Korea has launched several cruise missiles toward the Yellow Sea, South Korea’s military says, amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea conducts 'nuclear strike' drill in response to South-US joint drills

Aug 31, 2023 13:15

North Korea has staged a simulated “scorched-earth” nuclear strike drill on potential targets across South Korea in response to joint military exercises by the US and South Korea off the Korean peninsula.