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Seoul, March 23 – The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a peaceful protest in Busan, South Korea, highlighting the ongoing grave human rights violations in Balochistan, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, torture, and systematic repression targeting Baloch civilians...

Seoul, March 23 – South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to hold a nationwide regular security meeting on Monday to assess the nation's security situation and response measures, Cheong Wa Dae said.The integrated security meeting, the first since he took office in June 2025, comes as...

New Delhi, March 22 The Indian U17 men's football team will play friendly matches against Thailand, Indonesia, and South Korea between March 25 and 31 in Lopburi, Thailand.These friendlies, part of the Blue Colts' preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia, will be held behind...

Seoul, March 22 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said the government will thoroughly investigate the cause of a large-scale fire at a car parts plant in the central city of Daejeon and prepare fundamental measures to prevent similar tragedies.Lee made the pledge hours after visiting the...

Seoul, March 22 North Korea is scheduled to hold the first session of its new Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) on Sunday, amid speculation about whether the regime will codify its hostile policy towards South Korea in its constitution.The parliamentary session comes after new deputies were...

Lead 1March 21, New Delhi — A major fire broke out at a car parts factory in Daejeon, central South Korea, on Friday. The blaze has resulted in over 10 deaths. The fire has also injured 59 people, with 25 in critical condition.Approximately 170 workers were present at the time of the...

Seoul, March 21 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited the site of a fire at an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon on Saturday to inspect relief efforts and meet with bereaved families and victims.Lee made the visit a day after the fire, which left at least 14 people...

Seoul, March 21 – South Korea is in close talks with countries, including Iran, to ensure a swift normalization of the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran said it is ready to allow vessels bound for Japan to pass through the sea route, which has been virtually closed following the Middle East crisis...

South Korea has stated that it is ready to participate in efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for 20% of global oil and gas supply. The South Korean foreign ministry announced that it will join 7 countries, including European nations and Japan, in...

Washington, March 21 – US President Donald Trump has said that his administration is considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, while calling on South Korea, China, Japan, and other countries to get involved in efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.Trump made the...

Seoul, March 21 – South Korea will join seven other countries, including European nations and Japan, in a joint statement condemning Iran's attacks in the Gulf and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the foreign ministry said.The joint statement, issued by Britain, France, Germany...

New Delhi, March 21 – Director Ra Karthik and actor Priyanka Mohan are delighted that their cross-cultural drama, which tells the story of a young woman's love for all things Korea, brings together two worlds through their shared love for movies and shows.Priyanka Mohan says that Indians are...

Daejeon, March 21 – Ten people have been killed and four others remain missing following a major fire at a car parts plant in Daejeon, South Korea, authorities said on Saturday. Another 59 people were seriously or slightly injured.Firefighters have been searching for the four missing people...

In South Korea, ten people were killed after a fire broke out in an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon. Fifty-nine people were also injured in the blaze, which is believed to have been caused by an explosion, while four others remain missing.The Korean Ministry of Interior and...

Washington, March 21 – President Donald Trump urged US allies and major global economies to take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, while firmly rejecting calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict.“The United States doesn’t use the Strait; we don’t need it…Europe needs...

March 20, New Delhi — Governments around the world are implementing measures to protect consumers from the rising cost of energy, which has been driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. These measures range from tax cuts and subsidies to adjustments in supply.Germany is exploring...

March 20, New Delhi – Poland is set to join other nations in limiting children's screen time and social media use.Starting September 1, the country will ban mobile phones in schools for children under 16.The move has drawn mixed reactions, with some citizens and advocacy groups calling for...

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...

New Delhi, March 19 – Vikram K. Doraiswami, currently the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.A 1992 batch officer of the Indian...

Seoul, March 19 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday that it is important to consider the likelihood of workers accepting flexibility in the labor market, while objecting to unilateral sacrifices by workers when companies adjust workplace policies.Lee made the remarks during...