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    Kapoor Family Celebrates Anshula's Pre-Wedding Festivities

    Mumbai, April 3 Social media influencer and Arjun Kapoor's sister, Anshula Kapoor, seems to be currently enjoying pre-wedding festivities as she prepares for her bachelorette party with her cousins in Seoul, South Korea.On her social media account, Anshula shared a series of pictures from...
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    Historical Review: South Korea Removes Awards for 1979 Coup Participants

    Seoul, March 24 – The South Korean government revoked national orders of military merit awarded to 10 military officers involved in a military coup in 1979, led by the late former President Chun Doo-hwan, the defense ministry said on Tuesday.According to the ministry, under a motion approved...
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    North Korea's Security Shift: Introducing a Police System

    Seoul, March 24 – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled a plan to introduce a police system, which could be an attempt to shed its image as a reclusive country, where public security forces traditionally carried out policing roles.The Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) will review the...
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    Revised Constitution Reflects North Korea's Hostile View of South

    Seoul, March 24 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has formally recognized South Korea as the "most hostile state" and warned of severe consequences if provoked by Seoul, while reaffirming the North's status as a nuclear state, Pyongyang's state media reported on Tuesday.Kim also said the North's...
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    Daejeon Car Parts Plant Fire Injures 50

    Daejeon, March 20 – A fire broke out at a car parts factory in Daejeon, a central city in South Korea, on Friday, injuring at least 50 people, including 35 with serious injuries, authorities said.The fire was reported around 1:17 p.m., prompting the National Fire Agency to issue a national...
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    Seoul Calls for Halt Amid North Korea Missile Launch

    Seoul, March 14 – The South Korean presidential office of National Security denounced North Korea's Saturday launch of ballistic missiles as a violation of UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, calling for an immediate halt.The office issued the statement after holding an emergency security...
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    Finding Her Footing: 'Made In Korea' Trailer Reveals

    Mumbai, March 4 – Streaming giant Netflix unveiled the trailer of its upcoming drama "Made In Korea" on Wednesday.The preview offers a glimpse into Shenba's challenging journey — from a small town in Tamil Nadu to the vibrant, unfamiliar streets of Seoul, South Korea.Set against the everyday...
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    North Korea Party Congress Reveals Leadership Shifts and Power Consolidation

    Seoul, February 27 – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un used the latest party congress as an opportunity to consolidate his power base for a long-term hold, effectively marking the beginning of his own era, Seoul's unification ministry said on Friday.In an assessment of North Korea's ninth party...
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    Yoon Suk Yeol's Insurrection Case: Special Counsel Files Appeal

    Seoul, February 25 – A special counsel team said Wednesday that it has appealed a recent life sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his conviction for leading an insurrection.The special counsel, led by Cho Eun-suk, said the appeal was filed due to "factual errors...
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    South Korea Targets 30 Million Visitors with Tourism Strategy

    Seoul, February 25 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on the government on Thursday to intensify coordinated efforts to improve regional tourism infrastructure and services for foreign visitors in order to develop the sector as a strategic industry.Lee made the remarks at an...
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    Netflix Announces Premiere of 'Made in Korea' - A Cultural Journey

    Mumbai, February 24 Streaming service Netflix announced on Tuesday that its upcoming Tamil film, "Made in Korea," a cross-cultural coming-of-age drama about a young woman's journey from Tamil Nadu to South Korea, will premiere on its platform on March 12.Produced by Rise East Entertainment and...
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    North Korea Party Congress Sees Sister of Leader Elevated

    Seoul, February 24 – Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has been promoted to department head at the ruling Workers' Party of Korea during the ongoing party congress, state media reported on Tuesday.The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published a press...
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    Former South Korean President Yoon Files Appeal Following Insurrection Conviction

    Seoul, February 24 – Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appealed his life sentence on Tuesday, arguing that he was wrongly convicted of leading an insurrection as a result of his failed attempt to impose martial law.The appeal was filed by his lawyers five days after a court sentenced...
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    Economic Engagement Grows: Brazil and South Korea

    February 23, New Delhi – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung signed several agreements in Seoul to expand cooperation in agriculture, business, and the health sector.South Korean President Lee Jae Myung highlighted a memorandum of...
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    Seoul-Washington Alliance: Needham's Visit Focuses on Summit Agreements

    Seoul, February 23 – Michael Needham, a senior US diplomat and close aide to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is visiting South Korea to discuss ways to strengthen the Seoul-Washington alliance and address security issues, the US Embassy in Seoul said on Monday.Needham's visit comes as South...
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    National Assembly to Process Investment Pledge Despite Tariffs

    Seoul, February 21 – Rival parties in South Korea confirmed on Saturday that they would proceed with the remaining procedures to process legislation related to South Korea's investment pledges to the United States, as planned, regardless of the recent ruling on President Donald Trump's sweeping...
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    DUI Incident Leads to Removal of Korea Forest Service Chief

    Seoul, February 21 – South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has dismissed the Minister of the Korea Forest Service, Kim In-ho, after he was found to have committed an unlawful act, Lee's office said on Saturday, without further details."We have found that the Minister of the Korea Forest...
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    Ex-South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to Life

    Seoul, February 19 – A court on Thursday sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for his failed attempt to impose martial law in 2024.In the first ruling on the case, the Seoul Central District Court convicted Yoon of leading an insurrection through his attempt...
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    Inter-Korean Tensions Rise as North Korea Threatens 'Terrible Consequences'

    Seoul, February 19 – The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said on Thursday that she 'highly appreciates' South Korea's pledge to prevent further incursions by drones into the North, vowing to increase the country's vigilance along the border with the South.Kim Yo-jong, a vice...
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    India AI Summit: Data Reveals Scale of Participation, Challenges Organization

    New Delhi, February 18 – Amidst the uproar over alleged mismanagement and chaos at the ongoing India AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam, former Information and Technology (IT) minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday sought to defend the organization of the "largest ever" AI-related congregation in...
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