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In South Korea's 'apple county', farmers beg not to be sacrificed for US trade deal
The apples grown in the South Korean county of Cheongsong in the country's southeast are so renowned for their flavour that ...
‘Securing peace’: South Korea pivots to pragmatic diplomacy
Gone are the days of ‘friend-or-foe’, as Seoul’s new administration seeks strategic flexibility free of Yoon’s ...
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Gender politics and right-wing politics clash in South Korea
South Korea’s gender divide has become a flashpoint in its democratic evolution. Amid economic stagnation and rising ...
Shares in South Korean automakers rally after US-Japan trade deal
Shares in South Korean automakers rallied on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Japan had struck a ...
South Korea to accelerate crypto legislation after US GENIUS Act clears path
South Korea fast-tracks crypto laws after US GENIUS Act, targeting taxes, stablecoins, and investor safeguards to stay ...
South Korea’s ousted President Yoon indicted on additional criminal charges over martial law
Yoon’s additional indictments mean he will remain in jail for up to six months as he faces a trial at the Seoul Central ...
South Korea suspends drone chief accused of sending drones to North Korea illegally ahead of martial law
South Korean drone commander says incident was part of ‘clandestine military operation’ to respond to North Korea ...
South Korea economy likely returned to growth in Q2: Reuters poll
South Korea's economy likely returned to growth last quarter, supported by a modest rebound in exports and a gradual recovery ...