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China's President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting on Sunday, as Beijing looks to strengthen ties with Seoul amidst rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan.
A U.S. Army squadron tasked with a reconnaissance mission in South Korea was deactivated last month, a congressional report showed Thursday.
South Korea is one of the few countries that allow farming to extract bile from bears, mostly Asiatic black bears known as moon bears, for traditional medicine or as food believed to promote vitality and stamina.
Kim Jong Un pledges "unlimited" nuclear development as North Korea test-fires new cruise missiles designed to carry nuclear warheads in war preparations.
In recent years, Pyongyang has tested a range of increasingly advanced weapons, including solid-fueled missiles, highly maneuverable hypersonic reentry vehicles, nuclear-capable warheads, and intercontinental ballistic missiles with extended range.
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South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases
South Korea is chasing a coal-free future in efforts to slash carbon emissions, an ambitious goal for the fossil fuel-dependent country
South Korea secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing in the top two of Group B in the third round of AFC qualifying. A 2-0 away win over Iraq gave the team a commanding group lead with one match remaining, guaranteeing direct entry into the finals.
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI surged 75.63% last year, becoming the best-performing index among major economies, according to the Korea Exchange.
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Benchmarks in Britain and South Korea hit records as world shares get an upbeat start to 2026
World shares have begun the new year on an upbeat note, with benchmarks in Britain and South Korea hitting records.
South Korea’s terrestrial broadcasters wrapped up the year with their annual drama awards ceremonies, events defined less by competitive clarity than by an unus