Repeated government efforts to prevent cheap, low-quality package tours to South Korea by Chinese tourists are being questioned again as the number of travelers from the neighboring country increases, industry watchers said Thursday.The tally for June from the Korea Tourism Organization showed the v
The United States Congress on Wednesday passed a defense authorization bill that restricts any drawdown of American troops in South Korea.The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act, which approves US$716 billion for defense in fiscal year 2019, passed the Senate by a vote of 87-10 after p
South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha will engage in a round of bilateral diplomacy in Singapore involving China, Japan and Russia later Thursday amid annual regional forums organized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), her ministry officials said.She plans to hold back-to-
Wednesday, August 1, 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.N. Korea's media report on inter-Korean military talksNorth Korea's media reported Wedne
Auto parts affiliates of Hyundai Motor Group suffered sales declines last year due mainly to their heavy reliance on Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp., an auto association said Wednesday.Hyundai Motor Group's parts affiliates such as Hyundai Mobis Co. and Hyundai-Wia Corp. didn't advanc
LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday it has opened its first overseas research center devoted solely to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.The South Korean tech giant said the Toronto AI Lab in Canada will carry out various research through cooperation with the University of
South Korea's exports rebounded in July from the previous month's slight fall, largely due to a continued rise in outbound shipments of chips and petrochemical goods, government data showed Wednesday.Outbound shipments reached US$51.88 billion last month, up 6.2 percent from a year ago, acco
North Korea's media reported Wednesday on military talks the two Koreas held a day earlier to discuss measures to ease cross-border tension."The north-south general-level military talks took place at the 'House of Peace' in the south side portion of Panmunjom on Tuesday to implement the
Tuesday, July 31, 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.Pence credits Trump for return of troop remains from N. KoreaU.S. Vice President Mike Pence has lau
The two Koreas held general-grade military talks Tuesday to discuss measures to enforce the military part of their April summit agreement to reduce tensions and enhance cross-border ties.The meeting, the first one since June 14, took place at the Peace House, a South Korea-controlled building at the
Genji, Millennium Seoul Hilton’s Japanese restaurant, is pleased to offer wild eel, a Japanese delicacy, at Genji throughout the month of August. Available in a stellar eight-course extravaganza, the eel will be prepared teriyaki-style and will be served along other fine Japanese dishes. Some of the
By Vice Chairman Choe Nam-suk with Hillary KangAmbassador Myrat Mammetallyyev of the Republic of Turkmenistan in Seoul said, “In 2018, Turkmenistan will host the International Rally ‘Amul-Hazar 2018’ or ‘Turkmen Desert Race’ according to the International Classification, which has been registered in
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has lauded President Donald Trump for securing the return of American troops' remains from North Korea.Pence, who is to attend a ceremony in Hawaii Wednesday to honor the 55 soldiers whose remains were transported out of North Korea last week, said he was moved by
Monday, July 30, 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.S. Korean medical team arrives in Laos to assist flood recoveryA South Korean medical team flew into
LG Electronics Inc. said Monday it has assisted in the construction of more than a hundred washrooms in Ethiopia in line with its charity efforts in the African country.The South Korean consumer electronics giant said it has provided equipment and materials for the construction of washrooms in a tow
South Korea's retail giant Lotte said Monday a new department in charge of the business group's online businesses is set to be launched this week as the conglomerate revs up efforts to cope with the rapid expansion of the country's online market.Earlier in May, Lotte unveiled the plan to
A South Korean medical team flew into in Laos on Sunday to assist with recovery efforts following the deadly flooding that resulted from the collapse of a dam that was under construction by a Korean builder.An emergency relief team composed of 15 medical personnel and five support staff arrived at P
North Korean athletes to compete in the upcoming Asian Games arrived here on Sunday for joint training with South Koreans.The delegation of 34 athletes and coaches landed at Incheon International Airport via Beijing. The Koreas will assemble unified teams in canoe's dragon boat racing, women'
South Korean commercial banks let go some 7,400 employees over the past three years while earning some 18 trillion won mainly by collecting interest on loans they provided to households and companies, market data showed Sunday.The numbers come amid rising criticism that local lenders are not doing t
President Moon Jae-in on Saturday eulogized the father of a student activist whose death sparked nationwide pro-democracy protests in the 1980s that led to a direct presidential election.Moon said Park Jung-ki, who died earlier in the day at age 89, had been with people who needed solidarity after h