South Korea stops decades-old propaganda broadcast into North Korea to ease tensions

SEOUL – South Korea has suspended decades-old radio broadcasts into North Korea in its latest move to ease tensions, marking a symbolic win for Pyongyang by cutting off a rare source of uncensored information for its citizens. South Korea’s presidential …

Malaysia, South Korea To Expand Strategic Cooperation -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea have agreed to continue expanding strategic cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, green transition, digitalisation, and defence, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.  He said the …

North Korea’s military is being transformed on the battlefields of Ukraine – so why is Seoul silent?

When North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles from its eastern coast in May, South Korea’s response was swift. Within hours, Seoul joined Washington and Tokyo in condemning the launch as a “serious threat” to regional peace and security. But just …

South Korea sets 'red line' on beef and rice in US tariff talks: Reports

South Korea has decided not to use the further opening of the country's beef and rice markets as bargaining chips in tariff negotiations with the US, setting them as a "red line," Yonhap News Agency reported Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. …

Indian Woman Took A Trip To South Korea For Just ₹85K; Her Budget Breakdown Will Help You Plan Your Next Trip

Indian Woman Took A Trip To South Korea For Just ₹85K; Her Budget Breakdown Will Help You Plan Your Next Trip. (Image: Instagram) As the popularity of K-dramas and K-pop continue to surge, travelling to South Korea is now a part of most travellers' …

North Korea's Kim urges troops to prepare 'for real war'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has urged his military to be ready "for real war" as he observed a firing contest of artillery units, Pyongyang state media said Thursday. Kim's remarks follow the North's deployment of troops and weapons …

Tokayev to pay official visit to South Korea

Astana. July 23. KazTAG – Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held telephone talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, reports Akorda. “The Head of State held a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae-myung. During …

South Korea reports record birth rate growth in early 2025

SEOUL: South Korea has recorded its highest birth rate growth in over four decades during the first five months of 2025, marking a significant shift in the country’s long-standing demographic decline. Government data reveals a 6.9 percent increase in …

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South Korea sees record growth in birth rate this year

South Korea saw its largest-ever gain in birth rate over the first five months of 2025, its statistics agency said Wednesday. File Photo by Yonhap/EPA-EFE SEOUL, July 23 (UPI) -- South Korea recorded its largest-ever gain in birth rate over the first …