26

Aug

South Korea reports highest daily COVID-19 deaths for 2021, as severe cases rise

South Korea reported 20 COVID-19 deaths for Wednesday, the highest daily count this year, as the number of severe cases more than doubled since the current and worst wave of…

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24

Aug

Delta cases show 300 times higher viral load – S.Korea study

People infected with the more transmissible Delta variant have a viral load 300 times higher than those with the original version of the COVID-19 virus, when symptoms are first observed,…

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23

Aug

U.S. envoy says no hostile intent toward North Korea, calls for talks

The United States does not have hostile intent toward Pyongyang and is open to meeting any time and any place, Washington's special envoy for North Korea said on Monday during…

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22

Aug

South Korea to grant legal status to animals to tackle abuse, abandonment

Jin-hui, a cream-coloured Pomeranian, was buried alive and left for dead in 2018 in the South Korean port city of Busan. No charges were filed against its owner at the…

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19

Aug

Photo Story: Mopping-up of non-native species in South Korea

A hunter holds up an American bullfrog captured in a fishing net installed at Onseok Reservoir in the city of Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. The Seosan municipality said…

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13

Aug

South Koreans told to cut holiday travel, work remotely amid rising COVID wave

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum urged South Koreans on Friday to minimise holiday travel and asked companies to show flexibility in letting people work from home amid a worsening fourth wave…

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28

Jul

North, South Korea in talks over summit

North and South Korea are in talks to reopen a joint liaison office that Pyongyang demolished last year and hold a summit as part of efforts to restore relations, three…

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27

Jul

Koreas re-establish hotline communication after yearlong vacuum

South and North Korea reopened their hotlines on Tuesday after a yearlong communications vacuum that had flared tensions and soured relations. At least 49 hotlines have been set up between the two Koreas…

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26

Jul

South Korea to toughen rules to collect cryptocurrencies from tax dodgers

South Korea will look to tighten a crackdown on tax evasion by cryptocurrency investors and high-income earners as it seeks fresh revenue to cover rising welfare costs, its finance ministry…

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26

Jul

South Korea says Moderna reports ‘production issue’

South Korea said on Monday it has been informed by Moderna of an unspecified production issue involving its COVID-19 vaccine, as the country expands its inoculation campaign for people aged…

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21

Jul

Samsung’s 2021 The Wall Is Now Available Worldwide

Samsung Electronics this week launched the 2021 model of its boundary-pushing modular display The Wall (Model Name: IWA) globally. With the new AI processing technology, upgraded 120Hz frame rates, and…

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16

Jul

Samsung continues to lead smartphone market- Canalys

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp overtook Apple Inc in the second quarter to become the world's No. 2 smartphone maker, market research firm Canalys said in a report on Thursday.…

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12

Jul

Samsung Electronics Adopts International Open Source Standard

Samsung Electronics announced the adoption of OpenChain ISO (International Organization for Standardization) / IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) 5230:2020, the first international standard for open source compliance. The company joins a…

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09

Jul

Samsung Electronics flags 53% jump in Q2 profit, tops estimates

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd  this week reported a likely 53% jump in second-quarter operating profit, beating market estimates on the back of strong chip prices and demand despite lower smartphone…

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07

Jul

South Korea considers reimposing restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge

South Korea reported its second highest number of daily new COVID-19 cases ever on Wednesday, just days after it began easing social distancing restrictions in some parts of the country,…

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30

Jun

South Korean capital delays relaxation of social distancing as COVID-19 cases surge

South Korea's capital Seoul and its neighbouring regions will delay by a week the relaxation of social distancing rules due to a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases, authorities said. The…

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20

Jun

South Korea to loosen social distancing rules on July 1

South Korea will relax social distancing rules and allow private gatherings of up to six people in the greater Seoul area from the current four starting July 1, the government…

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16

Jun

Proposed changes to S.Korea citizenship law face anti-China headwinds

South Korea is trying to increase its future working population by making it easier for children of foreign residents to become citizens, but its plans have run into trouble in…

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14

Jun

South Korea eases COVID-19 restrictions on concerts, sports games

South Korea began easing restrictions on large concerts and sports events on Monday after announcing last week it would loosen a series of coronavirus curbs as the country pushes ahead…

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01

Jun

Going carbon-neutral is a business opportunity, says Korean minister

The path to carbon neutrality should be seen as creating opportunities rather than threatening business, a South Korean minister told a climate forum on Monday, as he called for a change in…

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31

May

South Korea reports first case of blood clots linked to AstraZeneca COVID-19 shot

outh Korea on Monday reported its first case of rare blood clotting linked to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine. The patient is a man in his 30s who got the shot on…

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27

May

Reports Hyundai to slash combustion engine line-up, invest in EVs

Hyundai Motor Group will slash the number of combustion engine models in its line-up to free up resources to invest in electric vehicles (EVs), two people close to the South…

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26

May

South Koreans no longer need masks outdoors if vaccinated against COVID-19

South Korea on Wednesday said masks will no longer be required outdoors from July for those vaccinated with at least one COVID-19 shot. The move is a bid to encourage…

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25

May

EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Seoul, South Korea

Pedestrians walk at a crossroads in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: EPA-EFE/YONHAP

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24

May

Hyundai raises hydrogen game as new trucks roll into Europe

South Korea's Hyundai Motor plans to ship a new series of fuel-cell trucks to Europe later this year, turning up the heat on rivals in a battle to test the…

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23

May

Biden, South Korea’s Moon express willingness to engage North Korea

U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday injected fresh urgency into attempts to engage North Korea in dialogue over its nuclear weapons, with Biden saying…

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14

May

Hyundai to invest $7.4 bln in U.S. by 2025, with electric cars in focus

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group said it planned to invest $7.4 billion in the United States by 2025 to produce electric vehicles, upgrade production facilities and further its investment in…

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10

May

South Korea’s Moon says ‘time to take action’ on North Korea ahead of summit with Biden

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Monday he sees his final year in office as the last chance to achieve a lasting peace with North Korea, and said it…

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05

May

South Korea says AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 87% effective after first shot

One dose of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca Plc and Pfizer was 86.6% effective in preventing infections among people aged 60 and older, real world data released by South Korea showed…

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16

Apr

Hyundai Motor Group plans to launch EVs in China every year starting 2022

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday it plans to launch electric vehicles (EVs) in China every year starting 2022 to enhance its presence in the world's biggest car…

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15

Apr

SsangYong Motor in receivership

South Korea's SsangYong Motor has been put under court receivership, the Seoul Bankruptcy Court said on Thursday, in an attempt to rehabilitate the car maker after majority owner Mahindra and…

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13

Apr

Japan to release contaminated Fukushima water into sea after treatment

Japan will release more than 1 million tonnes of contaminated water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear station into the sea, the government said on Tuesday, a move opposed by neighbours including China,…

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11

Apr

S.Korea to resume wider use of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, exclude people under 30

SEOUL, April 11 (Reuters) - South Korean authorities said on Sunday they will move ahead with a coronavirus vaccination drive this week, after deciding to continue using AstraZeneca PLC's vaccine…

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09

Apr

South Korea unveils prototype of KF-X fighter jet

South Korea on Friday unveiled the first prototype of the KF-X fighter jet it is developing with Indonesia, amid lingering uncertainty over the future of Jakarta's role in the project.…

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08

Apr

South Korea weighs more virus curbs as daily infections surge

South Korea reported 700 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, its highest daily tally since early January, and the prime minister reiterated warnings that new social distancing rules would likely be…

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06

Apr

North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing COVID-19, dashing South Korea hopes

North Korea will not join the Tokyo Olympics this year due to coronavirus concerns, the country's sports ministry said on Tuesday, dashing South Korean hopes the Games could be a catalyst to revive…

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05

Apr

UPDATED: LG becomes first major smartphone brand to withdraw from market

South Korea's LG Electronics Inc will wind down its loss-making mobile division after failing to find a buyer, a move that is set to make it the first major smartphone…

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03

Apr

China, South Korea vow cooperation on North Korea after top diplomat meeting

China and South Korea vowed to work together to address problems on the Korean Peninsula during the first visit by a South Korean foreign minister to China in three years,…

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03

Apr

U.S., Japan, South Korea begin talks on North Korea

The United States, South Korea and Japan began a day of talks on Friday to discuss President Joe Biden's long-awaited review of North Korea policy and other pressing concerns, including…

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01

Apr

South Korea to issue blockchain-protected digital “vaccine passports”

South Korea said on Thursday it will issue so-called COVID-19 vaccine passports to immunized citizens, joining other nations introducing such certificates to revive cross-border travel while keeping infection risks under…

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01

Apr

Photo Story – Opening of Gwangju Biennale

A visitor enjoys the 13th Gwangju Biennale in Gwangju, 330 kilometers south of Seoul, South Korea, 01 April 2021, after it was opened to the public. The biggest art festival…

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19

Mar

Seoul ends mandatory coronavirus testing for foreigners after outcry

Authorities in the South Korean capital of Seoul will scrap a controversial order for all foreign workers to be tested for coronavirus, they said on Friday, after an outcry sparked…

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18

Mar

South Korea seen revising rules on tests for foreign workers

Rules singling out foreign workers for mandatory coronavirus testing in parts of South Korea will soon be partially revised, diplomatic missions and commerce organisations said on Thursday after they had…

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14

Mar

EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Seoul, South Korea

A view of the sunrise from Ansan mountain in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: EPA-EFE/JEON HEON-KYUN

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13

Mar

South Korea reports 3-week high 490 coronavirus cases

South Korea reported a three-week high 490 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, with infections creeping higher as the authorities prepare for a broad vaccine rollout. The daily tally as of…

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11

Mar

South Korea extends use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 65 and over

South Korea will authorise the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine for people aged 65 years and older, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on Thursday, a move that will allow the…

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08

Mar

Photo Story: International Women’s Day in Seoul

Members of the Korean Women's Trade union, shout slogans during a rally in celebration of International Women's Day near the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, 08 March 2021. International…

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08

Mar

UPDATED: South Korea finds no link between deaths and AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine

South Korea said on Monday it had found no link between the coronavirus vaccine and several recent deaths, as it ordered nearly 100,000 foreign workers to be tested after clusters…

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03

Mar

UPDATED: South Korea probing two deaths after AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine

South Korean authorities are investigating the deaths of two people, both with pre-existing conditions, who died within days of receiving AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. AstraZeneca said it was aware of the…

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02

Mar

South Korea says up to medical personnel to extract extra doses of COVID vaccine from vial

A decision by South Korean health authorities to allow more doses to be extracted from coronavirus vaccine vials sparked controversy on Tuesday as the country ramped up its vaccinations of healthcare workers…

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26

Feb

South Korea kicks off COVID-19 vaccination campaign

South Korea launched its COVID-19 inoculation campaign on Friday, with shots to be administered in some 200 nursing homes, in an effort that officials call the first step in returning…

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22

Feb

Fears of vaccine rollout disruption in South Korea

Doctors in South Korea have threatened a protest strike against legislation to strip them of licences following criminal convictions, sparking fears about possible disruption of a coronavirus vaccination effort set…

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16

Feb

South Korea strikes COVID-19 vaccine deals for 23 million people as roll-out set to start slowly

South Korea has arranged to buy coronavirus vaccines for 23 million more people, its prime minister said on Tuesday, a day after authorities decided to scale back initial vaccination plans, citing delays and efficacy concerns. Preparing for…

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10

Feb

S.Korea to approve AstraZeneca as first COVID-19 vaccine, including for elderly

SEOUL, Feb 10 (Reuters) - South Korea on Wednesday said it would grant its first approval for a coronavirus vaccine to AstraZeneca, and will allow use in people 65 years…

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21

Jan

South Korea’s LG considering all options for loss-making mobiles

South Korea's LG Electronics said it was considering all options for its loss-making mobile division, which analysts said could include shutting its smartphone business or selling off parts of the…

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20

Jan

South Korea’s Kia says looking at electric car projects with multiple firms after Apple report

South Korean automaker Kia Corp said on Wednesday it's reviewing cooperation on self-driving electric cars with multiple foreign firms, making no mention of a report linking it to a project…

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18

Jan

South Korea’s Moon urges Biden to follow up on Kim, Trump summit

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Monday that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden should hold talks with North Korea to build on progress that President Donald Trump had made with…

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