Alibaba and South Korea's Shinsegae will establish a joint venture in 2025
New World confirmed that despite the integration, the two platforms will continue to operate independently.
South Korean court continues hearing despite President Yoon's repeated refusals
December 24, 2024 SEOUL – Mr. Yoon prioritized defending himself before the Constitutional Court over investigations, confidants say South Korea's Constitutional Court said on Monday that a preliminary hearing will be held
Impeached South Korean President Yoon files countersuit against opposition leader, ignores court order
December 23, 2024 Seoul – Embattled President Yoon Seok-yeol has hit back with his own legal action against opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, while as of Monday he still refused to accept documents
Lessons from South Korea: The Jakarta Post
December 23, 2024 jakarta – Koreans are apparently some of the harshest people in the world towards their president. Last week, lawmakers proposed removing President Yoon Seok-yeol from office after he declared
What is driving the Mycobacteria diagnostic tests market in South Korea?
Staff reporter , South Korea Photo by Nwato The country accounts for 8% of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis testing industry in the Asia-Pacific region this year. Rising incidence of tuberculosis (TB) and advances
Why South Korea's political chaos puts 2025 at serious risk
Demonstrators react during a protest outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, December 14, 2024, after lawmakers passed a motion to impeach South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol. Jean Chung/Bloomberg
Politics and YouTube in South Korea: Intertwined and Dangerous
Seoul – South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol unexpectedly declared emergency martial law on the evening of December 3, a move that shocked many, especially after it was revealed that Yoon had dispatched
Start-up capital in South Korea, as shown in the chart
It’s important to know where your money is going. Take a look at the current state of fundraising in South Korea.
Acting President of South Korea Han vetoes 6 controversial bills
December 20, 2024 Seoul – Acting President Han Deok-soo on Thursday vetoed six bills passed by the opposition-controlled National Assembly last month, despite threats from the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea
South Korea, Japan and China sign important agreement to strengthen health cooperation
Photo by Nwato The three countries will strengthen institutional coordination and improve public health security. South Korea's Second Vice Minister of Health and Welfare Park Min-soo, Japan's Minister of Health, Labor and
South Korea's acting president Han Zheng approved the justice's power to try Yoon Zheng, and the parties clashed
December 18, 2024 Seoul – South Korea’s main political parties clashed on Tuesday over whether acting President Han Deok-soo has the power to approve parliamentary nominations of judges for the new Constitutional
Australia allocates $1.07 million to upgrade health facilities in northern New South Wales
Staff reporter , Australia Photo by Nwato Minor works are planned to start in the first half of 2025. The Australian government of New South Wales has announced a US$1.07 million (A$1.7
Political uncertainty affects South Korea's credit rating
December 18, 2024 Seoul – The political turmoil surrounding President Yoon Seok-yeol has begun to subside since the National Assembly passed a motion to impeach the president on Saturday, but uncertainty about
South Korea begins production of nanotechnology filters for wafers
Major semiconductor manufacturers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will use the new filters.
South Korean President Yoon Eun-hye was impeached. What happens to all the benefits?
December 17, 2024 Seoul – In South Korea, former presidents are entitled to various retirement privileges, including a pension equivalent to 95% of the president’s annual salary, a staff of up to
South Korean authorities vow to calm markets after Yoon impeachment
Following the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol, South Korea's acting president and finance ministry reiterated their commitment to maintaining the stability of the country's financial and foreign exchange markets amid ongoing political
Japan News: Political turmoil intensifies in South Korea
December 16, 2024 Tokyo – The motion to impeach South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol has been passed. Mr. Yoon demonstrated his determination to fight to the end through his impeachment trial at
Street satire: South Koreans turn crisis into festival of defiance
December 16, 2024 Seoul – South Korea is in the midst of a political storm, but you might not know it from the colorful, ridiculous flags flying in the streets. The National
Safe and orderly protests highlight South Korea's mature democracy
Seoul – President Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law on December 3, triggering demonstrations involving tens of thousands of people across the country. However, despite the high turnout, the rally remained peaceful with
Han Dong-hoon resigns as leader of South Korea's ruling party
Seoul – People Power Party Chairman Han Dong-hoon announced his resignation as leader of the ruling party on Monday and said he did not regret calling on People Power Party lawmakers to
South Korea President Yoon refuses to resign, defends martial law against 'terrible' opposition
Seoul – President Yun Seok-yeol gave a televised address to the nation on Thursday morning to defend his declaration of martial law on December 3. The 63-year-old conservative president has faced the
South Korean President Yoon Eun-hye's joint investigation team established
December 12, 2024 Seoul – A joint investigative body was set up on Wednesday to look into President Yoon Seok-yeol’s short-lived martial law, amid concerns about overlapping investigations into the high-profile case
South Korea’s impeachment battle is an act of democracy
December 11, 2024 chicago ——Yin Xiyeol’s latest political strategy undoubtedly did not unfold as he expected. South Korea's scandal-plagued president suddenly declared martial law on December 3 and was forced to lift
Prosecutors tighten control over South Korean Defense Minister Kim Jong Un
Seoul – South Korean prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, accusing him of working with President Yoon Seok-yeol to plot an insurrection during the controversial Dec. 3