South Korean regulator fines Twitch for service disruption
The South Korean telecommunications watchdog, known for its firm stance on upholding user interests, has shown Twitch Interactive Inc. that actions have consequences. The US-based [more…]
Category: South Korea
South Korea announces $56.97 billion support package for key sectors and small businesses
In a bid to bolster key sectors and aid small businesses grappling with high interest rates, South Korea has announced a substantial financial support program [more…]
AliExpress faces complaints in South Korea, prompting calls for government action
AliExpress faces a surge in complaints in South Korea. The number of complaints submitted to the Consumers Union of Korea (CUK) and the 1372 call [more…]
Vietnam sentences nine to death in major drug trafficking case in Asia
A court in Vietnam has sentenced nine individuals to death after they were found guilty of involvement in one of the country’s largest drug trafficking [more…]
South Korea expands export restrictions on Russia and Belarus in response to Ukraine crisis
In a significant response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, South Korea has announced plans to tighten export controls on a wide range of items destined [more…]
North Korea fires fifth ICBM this year, heightening regional tensions
In a show of continued defiance against international sanctions and pressure, North Korea fired a long-range missile into the East Sea on Monday, marking its [more…]
South Korea faces demographic crisis with predicted population decline
South Korea is grappling with a demographic challenge that could reshape the nation’s social and economic landscape. According to a recent biennial report released by [more…]
South Korea and the Netherlands forge semiconductor alliance in state visit
Subtitle: In a historic state visit, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol embarked on a mission to elevate the relationship between South Korea and the [more…]
South Korea proposes bilateral trade and investment agreement with Bulgaria to boost economic ties
In a bid to strengthen economic cooperation and foster collaborative exchanges, South Korea proposed the signing of a bilateral Trade and Investment Promotion Framework (TIPF) [more…]
Sweden halts adoptions from South Korea following allegations of document falsification
In a significant development, Sweden’s main adoption agency, Adoptionscentrum, has announced the suspension of adoptions from South Korea following allegations of falsified papers concerning the [more…]