SEOUL– The top diplomats of South Korea and Russia are set to meet in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss the recent regional security situation and bilateral ties, Seoul’s foreign ministry…
SEOUL– South Korea decided Wednesday to hold a five-day state funeral for late former President Roh Tae-woo, the country’s last general-turned-leader credited for foreign policy achievements but also blamed for…
SEOUL– The Korean action fantasy film “Spiritwalker” will be remade for U.S. audiences by a renowned producer in Hollywood, the film’s distributor said Wednesday. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who was behind…
SEOUL– South Korean stocks retreated Wednesday as investors attempted to cash in gains amid concerns that the corporate earnings may wane after a strong third quarter. The Korean won fell…
SEOUL– LG Chem Ltd., South Korea’s leading chemical company, said Wednesday it will build a battery separator production plant in Hungary with Japanese chemical giant Toray Industries Inc. as part…
SEOUL– The government plans to pay about 960 billion won (US$820 million) to the victims of the bloody 1948-1954 suppression of a civilian uprising on Jeju Island, the interior ministry…