05

Dec

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

Farmers plant cabbage, or 'baechu' in Korean, in a field in Chuncheon , 85 kilometers northeast of Seoul, South Korea. Kimchi is made of baechu. Photo: EPA-EFE/YONHAP

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04

Dec

South Korea reports record-high COVID-19 cases, deaths

SEOUL, Dec 4 (Reuters) - South Korea reported a record daily 5,352 new COVID-19 infections and 70 deaths, while a nationwide total of nine cases of the Omicron variant have…

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02

Dec

U.S., South Korea to update war plans while urging diplomacy with North Korea

SEOUL, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The military chiefs of the United States and South Korea said on Thursday they plan to update contingency war plans and review their combined military…

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16

Nov

EPA’S Eye in the Sky: Boseong, South Korea

An aerial view shows rice fields in Boseong, some 397km south of Seoul, South Korea in September, as the harvest season nears. Photo - EPA-EFE/YONHAP

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13

Nov

Photo Story: South Korea gears up for Christmas

Customers walk through a Christmas light tunnel at Lotte Department Store in central Seoul, South Korea. Via  EPA-EFE/YONHAP

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06

Nov

Photo Story: The Chrysanthemum festival in South Korea

People visit the 2021 Hampyeong Chrysanthemum Festival at a park in Hampyeong, South Korea, on Thursday, one day ahead of the opening of the 17-day event after two years of…

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06

Nov

Photo Story: The International Sign Fair in Seoul

A visitor looks at displays at the 2021 Korea International Sign & Design Show (KOSIGN) in Seoul, South Korea. Via EPA-EFE/YONHAP 

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01

Nov

South Korea eases curbs, imposes vaccine passports in ‘living with COVID-19’ campaign

SEOUL, Nov 1 (Reuters) - New rules aimed at moving South Koreans toward "living with COVID-19" came into effect on Monday, with the easing of a range of curbs and…

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21

Oct

South Korea’s Moon vows ‘Korea space age’ after rocket test falters

GOHEUNG, South Korea, Oct 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's first domestically built space rocket blasted off on Thursday, but failed to fully place a dummy satellite into orbit, delivering mixed…

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18

Oct

Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2021

South Korea's Air Force (ROKAF) 53rd Air Demonstration Group, the 'Black Eagles' flight display team performs during a media day for the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2021…

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13

Oct

South Korea broadband firm sues Netflix after traffic surge from ‘Squid Game’

South Korean Internet service provider SK Broadband has sued Netflix to pay for costs from increased network traffic and maintenance work because of a surge of viewers to the U.S.…

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12

Oct

Flanked by nuclear missile, N.Korean leader says U.S., S.Korea threaten peace

Standing beside North Korea's largest missiles, leader Kim Jong Un said his country's weapons development is necessary in the face of hostile policies from the United States and a military…

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06

Oct

South Korea to vaccinate pregnant women as it races to 80% target for adults

South Korea will begin taking reservations for coronavirus vaccines from pregnant women this week as the country accelerates its inoculation drive to reach its goal for immunizing 80% of all…

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04

Oct

Two Koreas reopen hotlines as North urges South to mend ties

The two Koreas on Monday restored their hotlines that the North severed months ago, with Pyongyang urging Seoul to step up efforts to improve relations after criticising what it called…

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30

Sep

North Korea’s Kim offers to reopen inter-Korean hotline, slams U.S. ‘hostile policy’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is willing to restore severed inter-Korean hotlines next month, but accused the United States of proposing talks without changing its "hostile policy"…

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28

Sep

EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Pyeongtaek and Asan bridge, South Korea

A photo made available by the Korea National Railway (KNR) shows a 5.9-kilometer railroad bridge linking the western cities of Pyeongtaek and Asan, South Korea, completed on 19 July 2021.…

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27

Sep

S.Korea’s Moon hints at dog meat ban amid debate over animal rights

South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Monday there might be a need to prohibit dog meat consumption amid debate over the controversial practice and growing awareness of animal rights.…

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26

Sep

North Korea says hope is alive for peace, summit with the South

SEOUL, Sept 25 (Reuters) - North Korea is willing to consider another inter-Korean summit if mutual respect between the rivals can be assured, state news agency KCNA reported on Saturday,…

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15

Sep

S.Korea successfully tests submarine-launched ballistic missile -Blue House

South Korea successfully tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on Wednesday, becoming the first country without nuclear weapons to develop such a system as it aims to better counter North…

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30

Aug

South Korean lawmakers to vote on cameras in operating rooms after surgery deaths

South Korean lawmakers will vote as early as Monday on whether to require hospitals to place surveillance cameras in operating rooms after a series of medical accidents involving unqualified staff…

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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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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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10

Aug

North Korea says South, U.S. should ‘pay a price’ for military drills

South Korea and the United States should pay a price for going ahead with annual joint military drills due to begin this week, Kim Yo Jong, a powerful North Korean official and sister of…

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01

Aug

Photo Story – Enhanced measures at beaches to curb Covid-19

Songjeong Beach is relatively quiet, after the enhanced measures south Korea implemented to curb COVID-19, in Busan, South Korea, 31 July 2021. The nation reported 1,539 new COVID-19 cases on…

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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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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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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 to exempt some people vaccinated overseas from COVID-19 quarantine

South Korea will exempt some travellers who have received their COVID-19 vaccine shots overseas from its mandatory two-week quarantine starting July 1, health authorities said on Sunday. As of May…

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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16

Mar

Qatar tightens global gas market grip with bold expansion moves

Qatar Petroleum, the world's top liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer, is cranking up the pressure on high-cost rivals with bold expansion plans that will boost supplies over the coming decade and potentially push…

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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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