SEOUL — Hanwha Group, a leading South Korean conglomerate with a diverse portfolio including energy and defense, announced on Sunday its plans to exhibit its latest arms technologies at the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia this week. According to...
South Korean Navy Chief Visits U.S. Naval Base to Bolster Ties Amid North Korean Threats
SEOUL — In a historic visit aimed at reinforcing military cooperation against North Korea's escalating threats, South Korea's Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Yang Yong-mo, toured a critical U.S. naval submarine base in Georgia, the South Korean Navy a...
Hanwha to Showcase Advanced Weapons Technologies at Saudi Defense Expo
SEOUL — Hanwha Group, a leading South Korean conglomerate with a diverse portfolio including energy and defense, announced on Sunday its plans to exhibit its latest arms technologies at the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia this week. According to...
Key Events in Korean History: From Joseon Dynasty’s First Naval Academy to Inter-Korean Agreements
SEOUL — On February 5, a series of significant events throughout Korean history have shaped the nation's political, military, and diplomatic landscape. According to Yonhap News Agency, in 1893, the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) established its first n...
South Korean Battery Exports Decline for First Time in Seven Years Amid EV Sales Slowdown
SEOUL — South Korea's battery exports witnessed a decline of 1.6 percent in 2023, marking the first decrease in seven years, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on Sunday. This downturn reflects a broader slowdown in electric vehicle ...
GM Korea Announces Launch of Four New Models to Bolster Market Position
SEOUL — GM Korea Co., the local subsidiary of General Motors Co., unveiled plans on Sunday to introduce four new vehicles in the South Korean market this year, including two electric and two gasoline models. This move is aimed at enhancing the automak...
Hyundai and Kia Surpass 1.5 Million Electric Vehicle Sales Worldwide
SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., two of South Korea's automotive giants, announced on Sunday that their combined electric vehicle (EV) sales have crossed the 1.5 million mark, a milestone achieved 12 years after Hyundai introduced its first EV...
South Korea Faces Jordan in AFC Asian Cup Semifinals Without Key Defender
SEOUL — South Korea's journey to the semifinals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup has been nothing short of dramatic, featuring a series of last-minute goals and a nail-biting shootout victory. The team now aims to capture its first ...