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New Delhi, March 2 (PT) Asian countries are the most vulnerable to disruptions in oil and gas supply through the Strait of Hormuz, with Japan facing the highest risk, followed by South Korea and India, according to international research group Zero Carbon Analytics.The Strait of Hormuz lies...

POONCH, MARCH 2: Under the guidance of Rajinder Singh, a Taekwondo coach and national referee from the Department of Youth Services & Sports, J&K, over 1,000 students—primarily girls—have been trained in self-defense martial arts (Taekwondo) in the Poonch district. The academy has successfully...

Seoul, March 2 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated a four-term lawmaker from the ruling Democratic Party as the Minister of Planning and Budget, and a former senior fisheries official as the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Cheong Wa Dae said on Monday.Representative Park...

Singapore, March 2 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to hold summit talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday, with the two leaders expected to discuss ways to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), nuclear energy, and other areas.The meeting...

Wollongong, February 28 – India's top star, Diksha Dagar, bounced back from a disappointing first round of 77 with scores of 66 and 65 in the next two rounds, rising to tied 26th after the third round of the Ford Women's NSW Open.In the second round, Diksha had five birdies and no bogeys, and...

Seoul, February 26 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed on Thursday to continue efforts to normalize relations with North Korea despite Pyongyang's rejection of his dialogue proposal, saying the two Koreas should move beyond past confrontation and pursue peace and stability.Lee...

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...

Seoul, February 25 – South Korea and the United States will conduct their annual joint springtime military exercise next month to strengthen their combined defense posture, as they prepare for the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul, the allies' militaries...

Seoul, February 25 – South Korea experienced the fastest growth in the number of babies born in 15 years in 2025, with the country's total fertility rate reaching 0.8 for the first time in four years, according to government data released on Wednesday.A total of 254,500 babies were born last...

Gwacheon, February 25 – A new special counsel team was officially launched on Wednesday to investigate remaining suspicions surrounding the former South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, his failed attempt to declare martial law, and allegations involving his wife.Special counsel Kwon...

Seoul, February 24 – A potential trip by a US delegation to South Korea for negotiations on security issues is being delayed due to scheduling matters, a senior Seoul official said on Tuesday, dismissing speculation that the delay was related to trade issues.The US delegation had been widely...

Mumbai, February 24 – Director Ra Karthik's highly anticipated slice-of-life comedy drama, "Made in Korea," starring Priyanka Arul Mohan in the lead role, will have a direct release on OTT on March 12, its makers announced on Tuesday.The film will premiere on the Netflix platform from March...

Seoul, February 24 – The South Korean government has revised bills establishing two bodies intended to replace the prosecution, following criticism that they were essentially the same as the current prosecution service. A task force announced this on Tuesday.The so-called "serious crimes...

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...

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...

New Delhi, February 23 – Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has established Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over sixty countries as a major initiative to deepen India's inter-parliamentary ties and complement traditional diplomacy through sustained legislative engagement.This move brings together...

As a significant step to enhance the country's inter-parliamentary engagement with the world, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has established Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over 60 countries. This move reflects the Parliament's conscious effort to deepen dialogue and exchanges with legislatures...

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...

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...

Washington, February 22 – US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has sought to reassure the global community after the Supreme Court struck down a key element of President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, telling allies and trading partners that existing agreements remain in place and that...