The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has officially announced regulations for importing fresh pomelos from Vietnam on its website, according to the Plant Protection Department (PPD) under the Ministry of Agricu...
President Yoon Suk Yeol Engages with Military Personnel During Summer Visit to Southern Naval Base
CHANGWON—President Yoon Suk Yeol has spent part of his summer vacation visiting a significant naval base in Changwon, located 310 kilometers southeast of Seoul, as reported by his office on Wednesday. The visit, which lasted two days, aimed to reinfor...
Seoul Stock Market Rebounds with Tech Sector Gains Amid Global Recovery
SEOUL — Seoul's stock market experienced a significant rebound for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, driven by substantial gains in technology stocks as investor confidence in risky assets improved after a global market downturn. The Korean won...
Helicopter Crash in South Korea Injures Pilot During Pest Control Operation
HADONG—A helicopter operated by the Korea Forest Service crash-landed in Hadong, a southern county of South Korea, leading to non-life-threatening injuries for the pilot, officials reported on Wednesday. The incident involved an Airbus Helicopters AS ...
NCSOFT Forms Joint Venture with Vietnamese Firm to Expand in Southeast Asia
SEOUL — NCSOFT Corp., a prominent South Korean game developer, has announced the establishment of a joint venture with VNG, a leading Vietnamese IT company, aiming to extend its reach into the Southeast Asian gaming market. This strategic move is part...
Shinsegae Reports Decline in Q2 Net Profit Despite Sales Increase
SEOUL - Shinsegae Inc. announced a significant drop in its net profit for the second quarter, despite a slight rise in sales. The company's net income fell to 58.1 billion won (US$42.2 million), marking a 26.2 percent decrease from the previous year. ...
South Korea Enhances Measures Against Drug Smuggling From Mexico
SEOUL – In response to the resumption of direct flights from Mexico, the South Korean government has announced intensified efforts to curb drug smuggling through the establishment of a special task force and enhanced security measures. According to ...
Foreign Minister pays official visit to Japan
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son is paying an official visit to Japan from August 7-10. During the visit, Son and his Japanese counterpart Kamikawa Yoko co-chaired the 12th meeting of the Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Committee, and held talks o...