South Korea, US Reach Trade Deal Involving US LNG Purchases

South Korea has struck a trade deal with the US which reduced the threatened reciprocal tariff on the major Asian trade partner to 15%, just days before the Aug.1 deadline imposed by Washington. South Korea has pledged to import more US LNG and other …

India Shines at the 20th Asian Roller-Skating Championship in South Korea

VMPL New Delhi [India], July 31: The 20th Asian Roller-Skating Championship, held in South Korea this week, concluded with record-breaking participation and standout performances from athletes across the continent. Governed by the Confederation of Asian …

New venues in South Korea and US confirmed for 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series

Marking the fourth season of the UCI World Cups format, the series will begin with a weekend of Cross-country and Downhill racing in PyeongChang, South Korea.  This will be the first-ever UCI Cross-country Olympic (XCO) and UCI Cross-country Short Track ( …

South Korea's PIPC issues guidance on protecting personal information while traveling

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission and the Korea Internet & Security Agency issued guidance on how individuals can better protect their personal information while traveling. In addition to issuing guidance, the PIPC and KISA …

South Korea initiates Cheongung M-SAM enhancement

A Cheongung II launcher can carry up to eight missiles. (DAPA) South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has initiated a project to enhance the performance of its baseline Cheongung medium-range surface-to-air missile (M-SAM). …

South Korea, US agree on 15% tariffs; Lee hails 'significant outcome' despite limits

President Lee Jae-myung on Thursday assessed the conclusion of South Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations, which lowered mutual tariffs to 15%, calling it "a significant outcome, though not entirely satisfactory." He acknowledged the pressure of …

"Leave him in South Korea", "He needs to step up" - Barcelona fans call out star man despite their 7-3 win against FC ...

Barcelona fans lashed out at star attacker Dani Olmo despite their 7-3 win over South Korean side FC Seoul in a pre-season friendly on Thursday (July 31). The Blaugrana supporters lamented his lack of movement and determination, even though his side were …

South Korea says “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” package key to reaching trade deal

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Thursday that a shipbuilding partnership package dubbed “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” was key to the agreement on tariffs between the U.S. and South Korea. The shipbuilding partnership worth …

South Korea to target leveraged crypto lending services with new rules

South Korea’s financial regulators plan to release guidelines on cryptocurrency lending services next month in an effort to tighten oversight and protect investors amid growing concerns over leveraged crypto products. The Financial Services Commission (FSC …

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