South Korea

Trump’s North Korea rhetoric worries South: Senior official

Aug 14, 2017 05:00

A senior aide South Korea’s president says US President Donald Trump’s “unusual” belligerent rhetoric against the North has caused concerns and “confusion” in his country, calling for “restraint” in the face of the tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Philippine capital hosts high-level talks on North Korea

Aug 07, 2017 12:05

Foreign ministers of North and South Korea have briefly met on the sidelines of a regional summit in the Philippines amid international pressure on Pyongyang to stop its nuclear and missile programs.
South Korea’s SK inks €1.6 billion Iran refinery deal

Aug 05, 2017 09:01

South Korea’s SK Engineering and Construction Co (SKEC) signed a heads of agreement on Saturday for a 1.6 billion euro upgrade of the Tabriz refinery in northwest Iran, the Shana news agency said.
South Koreans rally in Seoul against THAAD deployment

Jul 31, 2017 07:21

South Koreans have taken to the streets in the capital Seoul to protest against the deployment of a controversial US missile system, known as THAAD.
China raps North Korea missile test, calls for restraint

Jul 29, 2017 09:40

Beijing has censured Pyongyang’s reported launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), also calling on all sides to observe restraint in response to the test and avoid acts that could escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Korean retailer seals deal to set up shop in Iran

Jul 15, 2017 12:19

A South Korean company has sealed a deal to open convenience stores in Iran, putting further pressure on local businesses which are already feeling the heat from big retailers in neighboring countries and beyond.
New submarine delivered to S Korea Navy amid tensions with North

Jul 10, 2017 10:12

South Korea’s Navy is in possession of a new advanced 1,800-tonne submarine which it hopes will improve its underwater prowess against its northern neighbor amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
President Moon says 'dialog' best option for Korean crisis

Jul 08, 2017 04:50

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said Seoul preferred to resolve the Korean crisis through dialog.
US, South Korea conduct missile drill in response to North’s ICBM test

Jul 05, 2017 07:50

The United States and South Korea have fired surface-to-surface missiles in reaction to North Korea’s recent test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
South Korea, US should offer concessions to North: South Korean president

Jun 29, 2017 09:50

South Korean President Moon Jae-in says Seoul and Washington should offer concessions to North Korea if Pyongyang meets their demand on a temporary halt to its nuclear program before it ultimately dismantles that program.