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Japan also told the South Korean officials that South Korea’s trade control system was “vulnerable”.

Japan export restrictions are not countermeasures over forced wartime labour

South Korean officials did not ask that Japan withdraw the export restrictions.

13 Jul 2019 1:11 PM

The call is the latest twist in a dispute between the US allies that could disrupt supplies of chips and displays from South Korea’s tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which count Apple Inc and other smartphone makers as customers.

South Korea calls investigation as forced labour feud with Japan deepens

Japan last week tightened restrictions on the export of three materials used in smartphone displays and chips.

13 Jul 2019 12:33 PM

And with the issue showing no sign of ending any time soon, there are worries it could also delay the rollout of 5G technology and futuristic folding screens. (Photo: AP)

Japan-South Korea trade spat threatens global tech market

Tokyo last week said it would restrict exports of three chemicals vital to South Korea's world-leading chip and smartphone industry.

12 Jul 2019 12:58 PM

North Korea’s latest criticism of South Korea’s military acquisition as an “extremely dangerous action which will trigger our reaction” comes as inter-Korean relations have stalled. (Photo: File)

North Korea calls South Korea’s F-35 jet purchases ‘extremely dangerous action’

South Korea took delivery of its first two F-35 jets in March, with more slated to arrive this year.

11 Jul 2019 12:39 PM

'What’s going to happen is over the next two or three weeks, the teams are going to start working to see whether or not they can do something. Very big stuff. Pretty complicated, but not as complicated as people think,' Trump said. (Photo: File I AFP)

'We have chemistry' and other 'surreal' quotes from historic Trump-Kim meet

It was a historic first as Donald Trump stepped over a small concrete block onto North Korean soil.

30 Jun 2019 9:32 PM

'I have asked the lawyers if they can delay the Census, no matter how long, until the United States Supreme Court is given additional information from which it can make a final and decisive decision on this very critical matter,' Trump said. (Photo: File)

Trump again attacks Census 2020 for not having question on citizenship

Trump's remark comes days after US Supreme Court had blocked the administration from putting a question on 2020 census.

30 Jun 2019 2:40 PM

US President Donald Trump heads for the Demilitarised Zone dividing the two Koreas on Sunday and a possible impromptu summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, in what would be a remarkable diplomatic spectacle. (Photo: AFP)

Trump invites Kim to ‘say hello’; heads for demilitarised zone

Kim 'very much wants' to meet, Trump said after he invited Kim to third diplomatic date after their encounters in Singapore and Hanoi.

30 Jun 2019 9:24 AM

African swine fever has decimated pig herds in China and other Asian countries. It’s harmless to people but is fatal to pigs and has no known cure. (Photo: File)

North Korea says it's fighting swine fever with quarantine

There’s concern in South Korea that the outbreak in North could spread across the border.

12 Jun 2019 11:37 AM

South Korea's trade surplus plunged to $5.67 billion from $9.62 billion a year earlier with the US and China at loggerheads over commerce. Beijing is Seoul's largest trading partner, absorbing a quarter of its exports. (Photo: File)

South Korea records first current account deficit in 7 years

The world's 11th largest economy posted a current account deficit of $660 million in April, figures from the central Bank of Korea showed.

05 Jun 2019 2:49 PM

Huawei will build a 5G ecosystem through cooperation with a number of South Korean ICT companies. (Photo: AP)

Huawei launches 5G lab in South Korea, but keeps event low-key

The Chinese tech giant said it planned to invest about USD 5 million in the lab in the Junggu district of Seoul.

31 May 2019 7:34 AM

While South Korea is a US ally, China is its biggest export market. (Photo: AP)

US urges South Korea to reject Huawei goods, citing security risks

Washington has been pressing its allies not to use equipment made by Huawei over concerns it could be used for espionage.

23 May 2019 12:46 PM

"Our focus is to sustain and expand our reach in international markets especially in Asia Pacific region," Royal Enfield APAC Business Head Vimal Sumbly said in a statement.

Royal Enfield enters South Korea

The company has entered the country by opening its first flagship store in Seoul with Vintage Motors.

19 Apr 2019 6:40 PM

SK Telecom and two smaller carriers had planned to initially launch 5G in South Korea on Friday with Samsung Electronics’ new 5G-enabled smartphone Galaxy S10.

South Korean, US telcos roll out 5G services early as race heats up

The technology can offer 20-times faster data speeds than 4G long-term evolution (LTE) networks.

04 Apr 2019 2:25 PM

South Korea’s strict hierarchical corporate culture and oversupply of college graduates with homogeneous skills make the problem worse.

South Korea's burned out millennials choose YouTube over Samsung

Some young Koreans are moving out of city for farming, shunning their society’s traditional measures of success.

01 Apr 2019 10:31 AM

The scandal involves 42 rooms in 30 accommodations in 10 cities across South Korea, according to CNN report. (Representational Image)

1,600 hotel guests in South Korea secretly filmed, live-streamed online: Report

Two men have been arrested, while two more are being investigated in connection with the illegal acts.

21 Mar 2019 10:40 AM

Increasing number of smombie accidents have occurred in pedestrian crossings. (Photo: Pixabay)

South Korea radar and thermal camera system warns 'smartphone zombies' of traffic

The multi-dimensional warning system is operated by radar sensors and thermal cameras and comes with a price tag of 15 million won.

19 Mar 2019 10:36 AM

Vijay Thakur Singh, Secretary (East) MEA. (Photo: ANI)

USD 50 billion bilateral trade target set for 2030: MEA

The two leaders announced future cooperation in defence co-production and defence technology.

22 Feb 2019 4:22 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, in Seoul, earlier on Friday. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives prestigious Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 in South Korea.

22 Feb 2019 10:56 AM

US-based audio systems major Harman International is in talks with large automobile firms in India to supply its products for factory fitments. (Photo: Representational image)

In talks with large auto companies in India: Harman

The Stamford-headquartered company is already catering to various global companies from India.

03 Feb 2019 3:07 PM

A handout photo taken by US-based animal rights group the Humane Society shows the Taepyeong-dong dog slaughterhouse complex in Seongnam city, south of Seoul. (Photo: AFP)

South Korea closes biggest dog slaughterhouse complex after criticism

There are currently no laws on how to treat or slaughter canines for meat in South Korea.

23 Nov 2018 12:40 AM

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