South Korea admits to human rights violations through mass intercountry adoptions

The South Korean government’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission admitted on Wednesday that the government had violated fundamental human rights in the intercountry adoption process due to a lack of a proper legislative framework, oversight, and adherence …

South Korea's military says North Korea has sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year for Moscow's war in ...

South Korea exports to rise for second month on chip boost; tariff risks loom: Reuters poll

By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports likely rose in March for a second straight month on a growth in chip sales, a Reuters poll found on Friday, but economists warned of weakening momentum due to U.S. tariffs. Outbound shipments from Asia’ …

South Korea sees surge in arrivals as mainland tourist numbers decline

The city’s inbound tourism sector showed positive growth in February, with a rise in international tour visitors, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). A total of 145,000 package tour visitors arrived in Macau, marking …

South Korea’s worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea were almost contained, authorities announced Friday,… SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea were almost contained, authorities …

South Korea admits agencies mishandled international adoptions

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Deann Borshay Liem, who was born in South Korea and adopted into an American family, about the Korean government admitting adoption agencies engaged in malpractice. Sponsor Message

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Rain gives some respite to South Korea firefighters as death toll rises

A house glows after being torched by a wildfire in Cheongsong - Copyright AFP ANTHONY WALLACE Yong-Ju SHIN Overnight rain helped douse some of South Korea’s worst-ever wildfires, authorities said Friday, as the death toll from the unprecedented blazes …

South Korea struggles to contain wildfires

Multiple wildfires fuelled by strong winds and dry weather have been raging across South Korea’s southeastern regions since last Friday A firefighter tries to extinguish the remaining flames at a synthetic wood factory in Andong, South Korea. Pic/AFP …

UOB unveils FDI Advisory Centre in South Korea

The bank has helped over 150 Korean companies expand to SEA since 2011. UOB has launched a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Advisory Centre in Seoul, aimed at supporting Korean companies that seek to expand into the Southeast Asian region. The centre will …