North Korean coal and pig iron have been brought into South Korea, potentially in violation of international sanctions against Pyongyang over its nuclear ambitions and intercontinental ballistic missile tests, Seoul's customs office said Friday.The Korea Customs Office (KCS) said three South Kor
Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled Friday the Galaxy Note 9 phablet, which is equipped with a new stylus and the best battery and storage among all of its premium devices. The new product could help breathe new life into the company's IT and mobile division. The company held a showcase event in Ne
Three South Korean firms imported North Korean coal from Russia by forging customs documents in apparent violation of a U.N. sanctions resolution, authorities here announced Friday.The findings present the South's government with a diplomatic burden amid the U.S.-led efforts to maintain internat
On 3-4 May 2018, a High-Level International Conference on “Countering Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism” was hosted by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in cooperation with the United Nations (UN), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the European Unio
Friday, August 10, 2018 Hosted by Ambassador and Mrs. Kouassi BileCote d’Ivoire National Day reception attended by mean Korean, Int’l VIPsAmbassador Sylvestre Kouassi Bile of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoirce in Seoul said, “The National Day of Cote d’Ivoire is a unique opportunity to ta
Mrs. Tran Thi Lan Hinh, spouse of the ambassador of Viet Nam in Seoul, recently introduced some of the traditional Vietnamese food and beverage at a Vietnamese restaurant in Seoul. The Vietnamese cuisine is becoming increasingly popular in Korea among the Korean people regardless of difference in ag
By Reporters Sua Kim, Hillary KangAmbassador Sylvestre Kouassi Bile of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoirce in Seoul said, “The National Day of Cote d’Ivoire is a unique opportunity to take a moment to celebrate the privilege we have to hold our destiny in hand and to express our common desire to make our
South Korean exporters remain exposed to tariffs and other protectionist moves on their products, such as automobiles and auto parts, in the United States in spite of progress made in bilateral free-trade talks, a former Moody's official said Friday.In a seminar held by the Federation of Korean
South Korea's economic recovery being maintained by robust exports, although capital spending and production are facing adjustments and external uncertainties are on the rise, a government report said Friday.A weaker job market, rate hikes in the United States and rising oil prices pose downside
North Korea's top diplomat has said that the country will hold onto its nuclear knowledge, saying that it will serve as a means to gird for the U.S.' possibly continued hostile policy toward Pyongyang, according to Iranian media reports.North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho made the remar
Il Ponte, Millennium Seoul Hilton’s popular Italian trattoria, will host a special promotion featuring delicious mushroom creations. Throughout the month of August, a special mushroom-themed five-course meal will be offered, priced at KW110,000 per person. Enjoy this opportunity to savor the earthy
Thursday, August 9, 2018Round-up of important news from major Korean, international dailies, other news sources today:The Korea Post media (www.koreapost.com) in English, (www.koreapost.co.kr) in Korean.2 Koreas holding meeting to discuss railway cooperationSouth and North Korean officials are holdi
South Korea's agriculture minister nominee on Thursday said he will seek ways to foster a value-added agriculture industry and smart farming to attract younger people to rural areas.Lee Gae-ho made the pledge during a parliamentary confirmation hearing after he was tapped as the Minister of Agri
Special investigators questioned South Gyeongsang Province Gov. Kim Kyoung-soo for a second time on Thursday as part of an investigation into an opinion rigging scandal.Kim arrived at the special counsel's office in Gangnam, southern Seoul, at around 9:30 a.m. This is the second interrogation in
South and North Korean officials are holding a meeting to discuss cooperation in modernizing and eventually reconnecting railways across their border, a unification ministry official said Thursday.The meeting is currently under way between railway policymakers of the two Koreas at the Customs, Immig
Wednesday, August 8, 2018Round-up of important news from major Korean, international dailies, other news sources today:The Korea Post media (www.koreapost.com) in English, (www.koreapost.co.kr) in Korean.Trump offered to send Pompeo to N. Korea again: BoltonU.S. President Donald Trump has offered to
South Korea's defense ministry on Wednesday announced a plan to capitalize on big data, 3D printing, drones and other cutting-edge technologies to strengthen the military's logistical support capabilities.The plan is part of the Defense Reform 2.0 initiative aimed at creating a smaller yet s
North Korea accused South Korea on Wednesday of seeking confrontation and undermining the cross-border conciliatory mood, bristling at a recent defense meeting between Seoul and Washington.The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, said the recent South Kore
U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to send Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to North Korea again to meet with Pyongyang's leader and continue negotiations on dismantling its nuclear weapons program, a top Trump aide said Tuesday.Trump made the proposal in his most recent letter to North Korea
South Korea's economic recovery is being hampered by weakening domestic demand, although exports remain relatively sound, a state-run think tank said Tuesday."Export growth has been maintained, but domestic demand growth is weakening, putting a drag on the pace of economic improvement," the Ko