Hanwha Ocean to Build New Polar Research Vessel for South Korea

Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder for the construction of a new government-owned polar research vessel. The contract comes as more nations race to expand their presence in the polar regions, which the shipyard notes is creating a new …

WATCH: Mountain deck covered with 'lovebugs' in South Korea

U.S. tariff impact bigger policy concern than inflation for S. Korea: BOK chief

SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean bank chief has said that the potential impact of the United States' new tariff policy on economic growth remains a major challenge, and the central bank is assessing how to proceed with interest rate cuts …

China weighs invite for Korea’s Lee to WWII victory parade in September

On Sept. 3, 2019, President Park Geun-hye of South Korea stood alongside Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and China’s President Xi Jinping during a parade marking the 70th anniversary of the victory against Japan in WWII at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, …

Watch as millions of ‘lovebugs’ swarm hikers on South Korean mountain

Millions of “lovebugs” have invaded South Korea, swarming hiking trails and urban areas across the capital. Clouds of the insects, which do not transmit diseases or sting humans, can be seen flocking over the peak of Gyeyang Mountain in Incheon city. …

North Korea opens massive beach resort, rolls out red carpet for Russians

SEOUL – North Korea opened a massive resort area on its east coast, state media said on July 2, with the tourism pet project of leader Kim Jong Un reportedly set to welcome Russian guests later in July. Dubbed “North Korea’s Waikiki” by South Korean media, …

Six Americans detained for attempting to send Bibles to North Korea – why the story matters

South Korea (MNN) — Six Americans were detained after attempting to send bottles filled with Bibles, USBs, money, and rice by sea to North Korea. Though well-meaning, their actions violated South Korean ordinances banning balloon and sea-based launches to …

S. Korea’s role in a Taiwan crisis on which North might piggyback

This article was first published by Pacific Forum. It is republished here with permission. The new president of South Korea remains cautious in articulating a position on a potential Taiwan contingency. Still, public and policy discourse within Korea has …

Streaming Sneaks: Low Life’s 1970s South Korean schemers and The Sandman 2 in July

Low Life Debuts on Disney+ on July 16 The murky, colourful world of 1970s South Korea is the setting for the new crime drama Low Life. An 11-episode series based on a popular webtoon, it follows two schemers – veteran con man Gwan-seok (Ryu Seung-ryong) …

When Summer Turns Dangerous: How to Stay Safe in Korea’s Relentless Heat

As temperatures soar, farmers find relief in water breaks. (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, July 2 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea sweats through a relentless summer, the risks of heat-related illnesses are mounting—quietly but dangerously. While a cold …