SEOUL – Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok is set to travel to Brazil this week to participate in a Group of 20 (G20) meeting that will bring together finance ministers and central bank governors from around the world. The focus of the discussions will be on addressing pressing global economic and financial challenges. The Ministry of […]
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Named Preferred Bidder for Bulgarian Nuclear Plant Expansion
SOFIA — Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. has been designated as the preferred bidder for a significant nuclear plant project in Bulgaria, aiming to initiate power generation by 2035. This announcement follows a decision approved by the Bulgarian parliament, positioning Hyundai to potentially expand the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant with two
Trainee Doctor Walkout in South Korea Set to Intensify Over Medical School Admissions Dispute
SEOUL — South Korea is facing escalating tensions in the healthcare sector as new medical school graduates join a growing walkout, protesting the government’s plan to significantly increase the number of medical students. This collective action is anticipated to put considerable pressure on the government, which has already seen thousands of
Trainee Doctors in South Korea Escalate Protests Against Government’s Medical Student Increase Plan
SEOUL — South Korea is bracing for intensified protests from trainee doctors, with new medical graduates joining a widespread walkout against the government's proposal to increase the number of medical students. This move aims to address the perceived...
South Korea’s Major Cities Brace for Sleet and Rain, Sunday Weather Forecast Reveals
SEOUL — South Koreans across 12 major cities woke up to a chilly Sunday morning, with the weather forecast indicating a mix of sleet and rain throughout the day. The forecast, issued at 9:01 a.m., predicts varied weather conditions across the country,...
G7 Leaders Condemn North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Exports to Russia
BUSAN - The French Ambassador to South Korea, Philippe Bertoux, made a visit to the Renault Korea production line in Busan last week, signaling strong ties between the two countries ahead of the company's introduction of a new hybrid model. Renault Ko...
South Korea Probes Company Sanctioned by US for Russia Ties
GIMHAE - South Korean authorities are investigating Daesung International Trading, a company based in Gimhae, southeastern South Korea, following its addition to the United States' sanctions list due to alleged connections with Russia. The foreign min...
Key Events in South Korean History from UN Decisions to Olympic Triumphs
SEOUL — South Korea's history is marked by significant events that have shaped the nation's trajectory from political milestones to cultural achievements. These events range from pivotal United Nations decisions to extraordinary feats by South Koreans...