South Korea

PM Narendra Modi leaves for two-day visit to South Korea

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the visit would strengthen India's special strategic partnership with South Korea and add dynamism to the Look East Policy.

Feb 20, 2019, 23:43 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi will visit South Korea in February

During the visit, he will be honoured with the Seoul Peace Prize, an award to PM Modi that was announced in 2018.

Feb 13, 2019, 19:50 PM IST

Oman coach Pim Verbeek quits post and heads into retirement

Oman FA chief Salem bin Saeed Al Wahaibi called an emergency board meeting on Wednesday and accepted Verbeek`s resignation even though his contract ran until next June.

Feb 07, 2019, 11:29 AM IST

Agreement reached to keep US troops in South Korea

Under the revised Special Measures Agreement, South Korea would boost its financial contribution to nearly $1 billion.

Feb 05, 2019, 09:55 AM IST

South Korea pushes for 4th Moon-Kim summit to escalate denuclearisation

The date and venue of the summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un would be scheduled after the forthcoming US-North Korea summit.

Feb 04, 2019, 10:45 AM IST

EPL: Mauricio Pochettino mounts stirring defence of his time at Spurs

The Argentine has transformed Spurs since taking charge in 2014 by ensuring regular involvement in the Champions League, but recently saw two chances to win his first trophy for the club slip away in quick succession.

Jan 31, 2019, 10:54 AM IST

South Korea increases jail term for former speed skating coach in abuse case

The case made headlines because speed skating has a huge and devoted following in South Korea, which has won 24 gold medals since speed skating became an Olympic sport in 1992, more than any other country.

Jan 30, 2019, 10:18 AM IST

Asian Cup: Qatar's Bassam Al Rawi certain he will get a final chance to shine

The 21-year-old scored Qatar`s first goal of the tournament by curling the ball over the Lebanon wall in their opening group match and secured their place in the quarter-finals with another beauty against former champions Iraq.

Jan 26, 2019, 16:54 PM IST

South Korea's loss is Tottenham's gain as Heung-min Son heads back to London

Son had joined the campaign only for their last group game against China under a deal struck with Spurs that allowed him to play in South Korea`s successful Asian Games campaign in Indonesia last year.

Jan 26, 2019, 13:44 PM IST

North Korea's Kim 'believes in' Trump ahead of second Trump summit - KCNA

The White House said last week a second Trump-Kim summit would be held in late February but did not say where.

Jan 24, 2019, 09:43 AM IST

Troop talks plight as US demands 'incoherent' funding increase: South Korea

The US military has warned Korean workers on its bases they might be put on leave from mid-April if no deal is reached.

Jan 22, 2019, 16:16 PM IST

Seoul avoids referring to Pyongyang as enemy in report

The changes in the White Paper has caused concern among the conservative opposition over possibilities of Seoul weakening its defences while Pyongyang`s nuclear and missile abilities remained intact.

Jan 15, 2019, 16:14 PM IST

Asian Cup: Aim is to advance from group stage, says Stephen Constantine

In their previous three attempts, India`s best performance in the continental competition came 55 years ago when they finished runners-up.

Dec 29, 2018, 14:37 PM IST

Interpol elects South Korea's Kim Jong Yang as president

Taking to Twitter, the international police organisation announced the news.

Nov 21, 2018, 13:23 PM IST

Ayodhya, S Korea have ancient link which is cornerstone of historical bond: PM

The South Korean First lady Kim Jung-sook attended Diwali festivities in the holy city and offered her tribute at the Queen Heo Memorial here.

Nov 06, 2018, 23:49 PM IST

Deepotsav: Grand Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya from today, all await 'good news' from UP CM Yogi Adityanath

UP CM Yogi Adityanath is likely to make a big announcement during the Deepotsav festivities.

Nov 06, 2018, 07:37 AM IST

South Korean First Lady Kim-Jung Sook arrives in India

South Korean First Lady Kim-Jung Sook on Sunday arrived in the national capital for her four-day visit to India.

Nov 04, 2018, 21:24 PM IST

South Korea will not lift North Korea sanctions without US approval: Donald Trump

Trump`s rejection of South Korea easing sanctions alone outlines the official position of the United States and South Korea that the two countries remain in lockstep on North Korea.

Oct 11, 2018, 09:48 AM IST