Korea, Japan, China forge joint vision for cultural cooperation despite growing diplomatic tension
Seoul: The culture ministers of South Korea, Japan and China signed an agreement Friday that lays out a 10-year vision for their trilateral cooperation on the culture front, a rare consensus that came amid escalating diplomatic and trade rows between Seoul and Tokyo. The “Incheon Declaration” was signed by the South Korean Minister Park […]
Moon resumes overtures to Japan, hopes for N.K. leader’s participation in ASEAN summit
Seoul: South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Friday he would “embrace” Japan if it shifts to dialogue to end diplomatic and trade rifts between the two sides, again extending an olive branch to Tokyo. “I’m ready to embrace and cooperate with Japan when it returns to the table for dialogue and cooperation, whenever that […]
U.S. flies spy plane over Seoul
Seoul: A U.S. reconnaissance plane flew over Seoul and surrounding regions Thursday, an aviation tracker said, on an apparent mission to collect intelligence regarding North Korea. The plane, believed to be an RC-135V, was detected in the skies above South Korea’s capital city and Gyeonggi Province, Aircraft Spots posted on Twitter. The flight came […]
K-pop stars break out of glossy idol image with musical roles
Seoul: At the height of his K-pop career this week, Hwang Min-hyun, a member of five-piece boy band NU’EST, launched a new show business career which his fans scarcely expected. The 24-year-old Hwang appeared to his fans in his first acting role in the famous musical, “Marie Antoinette,” as the show’s main male character, […]
South Korean, Japanese culture ministers seek way out of worsening diplomatic ties
Seoul: The culture ministers of South Korea and Japan discussed bilateral cooperation on the cultural front Thursday in their meeting held amid escalating trade and diplomatic rows between their countries. The meeting between Culture Minister Park Yang-woo and his Japanese counterpart, Masahiko Shibayama, held at a convention center in Incheon, just west of Seoul, […]
Even away from music scene for break, BTS makes buzz
Seoul: Off to its first-ever official break in its sensational seven-year career, K-pop super band BTS is away from the public eye, but the presence of its members’ surprise internet feeds and release of a special photo album continues to make the world music scene abuzz with the beloved band. Dropping a YouTube video […]
South Korea unveils record high budget for 2020
Sejong: South Korea on Thursday proposed a record 513.5 trillion-won ($423.7 billion) budget for 2020 to boost its slowing economy beset by a deepening U.S.-China trade row and more recently its own with Japan. The expansionary budget – endorsed by the Cabinet – represents a 9.3 percent hike from 2019 and marks the second straight […]
Vice FM asks U.S. to refrain from public messaging against Seoul’s GSOMIA decision
Seoul: South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Sei-young on Wednesday asked the United States to refrain from public messaging against Seoul’s recent decision to terminate a military information-sharing pact with Japan, a source here said. Cho met with U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris to make the request as Washington has repeatedly expressed disappointment and […]
Seoul to spend $4.1 billion for parts, materials industries amid trade row with Japan
Seoul: South Korea plans to inject more than 5 trillion won ($4.1 billion) into its support of the local parts and material industries by 2022 in a bid to tackle Japan’s export curbs against the South, cut dependence on Japanese imports and boost localization, the industry ministry said Wednesday. The move is aimed at […]
South Korea’s BTS pick up two trophies at annual MTV music awards
Seoul: Proving its massive success on the American pop scene once again, K-pop boy band BTS has picked up two trophies at the annual MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) held in New Jersey, USA. The septet won in two categories – best group and K-pop – out of the five it was nominated for […]
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