South Korea: Lawmakers of rival parties propose bill to promote AI-driven research in defence sector
Seoul, Feb 2 (IANS) Lawmakers of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday introduced a bill aimed at promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and development for the defence sector. The bill, jointly proposed by PPP Representative Yu Yong-weon and DP Representative Boo […]
South Korea’s defence chief stresses air defence, anti-terror readiness
Seoul, Feb 2 (IANS) South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday visited the command in charge of defending the capital area to inspect military readiness for air defence, counterterrorism and other contingencies, the defence ministry said. Ahn made the visit to the Capital Defence Command in southern Seoul, where he urged the command to […]
S.Korea’s Science ministry unveils road map for quantum industry
Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) South Korea’s science ministry on Thursday unveiled the road map to foster the quantum industry, aiming to become the world’s top quantum chip producer by 2035. The Ministry of Science and ICT stated that the plan includes fostering 10,000 experts in the field and nurturing 2,000 businesses, to secure homegrown quantum […]
South Korea, US discuss joint fact sheet, visa cooperation
Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) Senior diplomats of South Korea and the United States discussed Thursday implementing their joint summit agreements and strengthening cooperation on US visa matters for South Korean workers, the South Korean foreign ministry said. The talks took place between Park Jong-han, Deputy Foreign Minister for economic affairs, and Jonathan Fritz, US Principal […]
South Korea holds talks with US, Japan over North Korea missile launch
Seoul, Jan 28 (IANS) South Korea, the United States and Japan discussed North Korea’s latest missile launch and coordination efforts in three-way phone talks the previous day, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Baek Yong-jin, director general for the Korean Peninsula policy, spoke by phone with Dan Cintron, acting US deputy assistant secretary of state, […]
South Korea reports 1st African swine fever case in 2 months
Seoul, Jan 17 (IANS) South Korea on Saturday confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in about two months, prompting authorities to cull thousands of pigs and issue a standstill order to prevent the virus from spreading. According to the provincial government, the outbreak was detected at a farm in Gangneung, about 170 […]
North Korea replaces top officials guarding Kim: South Korea
Seoul, Jan 13 (IANS) North Korea has replaced its top officials in charge of guarding leader Kim Jong-un in recent years, Seoul’s unification ministry said on Tuesday. North Korea has changed the chiefs of three major North Korean units defending the security of the North’s leader — the Guard Office of the ruling party, the […]
Hyundai Motor’s 2025 sales slip 0.1 pc on slow overseas demand
Seoul, Jan 5 (IANS) Hyundai Motor, South Korea’s largest automaker, said on Monday its global sales fell 0.1 per cent from a year earlier in 2025 due to slowing overseas demand, apparently caused by US import tariffs. Hyundai Motor sold 4,138,180 vehicles last year, slightly down from 4,141,959 units a year earlier, the company said […]
South Korean President Lee set to spend first official day at Cheong Wa Dae after relocation
Seoul, Dec 28 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will mark his first official day at Cheong Wa Dae early this week after the presidential office was relocated back to the former presidential compound in central Seoul, officials said Sunday. Lee will begin work at Cheong Wa Dae on Monday, with the symbolic presidential […]
South Korean President wishes everyone warm Christmas, pledges to improve their lives
Seoul, Dec 25 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday wished everyone a warm Christmas and vowed to do his best to improve people’s lives in the coming year. In a Christmas message posted on his official Facebook page, Lee wrote, “I hope you all have a joyful day today with your loved […]
