Seoul: The number of babies born in South Korea rose at the fastest pace on record in June, government data showed Wednesday, a positive sign for a country struggling with

Seoul: Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Wednesday visited a front-line unit near the western maritime border in the Yellow Sea and inspected the readiness posture, the defense ministry said. Ahn’s

Seoul: South Korean stocks closed slightly higher Wednesday as investors searched for momentum ahead of U.S. corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The local currency fell against the

Seoul: A court held a hearing Wednesday on whether to issue a warrant to arrest former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo over his alleged role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s

Busan: Energy ministers from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathered in South Korea to discuss energy security amid surging electricity demand driven by the growth

Washington: The U.S. Treasury Department has issued sanctions against two individuals and two entities, including a North Korean citizen and a trading firm, for their involvement in a North Korean