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…]
Category: South Korea
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…]
South Korea declares war on bedbugs
In an unexpected turn of events, South Korea has found itself in the midst of a bedbug crisis, with outbreaks reported across various public spaces, [more…]
Seoul’s unionized subway workers navigate the tunnels of protest
In a defiant stand against Seoul Metro’s downsizing plans, unionized subway workers embarked on a two-day “warning” strike that concluded on Friday evening. The largest [more…]