South Korea

South Korea worst hit nation by coronavirus after China, confirmed cases reach 156

Altogether 39 of the new cases were linked to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in the southern city of Daegu, the Korean Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Feb 21, 2020, 07:56 AM IST

General Motors Korea to suspend assembly line as virus hits parts supply

One of the two assembly lines at GM Korea's Bupyeong complex, west of Seoul, which can make over 400,000 vehicles annually, will be closed next Monday and Tuesday due to shortages of parts from China, said a company representative.

Feb 12, 2020, 13:49 PM IST

Nepal avalanche: Over 200 people rescued, several feared trapped

The Nepal police informed that among the trekkers most of them were citizens of South Korea and China. However, the total number of people missing is still not known.

Jan 18, 2020, 17:33 PM IST

South Korea's Gangwon to host 2024 Winter Youth Olympics

The 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will be hosted in Gangwon province, South Korea.

Jan 11, 2020, 13:58 PM IST

South Korea, Japan, China leaders to promote North Korea-US dialogue

North Korea has set a year-end deadline for the United States to change what it says is a policy of hostility amid a stalemate in efforts to make progress on their pledge to end the North`s nuclear programme and establish lasting peace.

Dec 24, 2019, 14:37 PM IST

K-Pop singer Goo Hara found dead at home in Seoul

Goo Hara debuted in 2008 as a member of girl band Kara, which enjoyed sensational popularity before it went on hiatus about a decade later.

Nov 25, 2019, 08:11 AM IST

Saina Nehwal crashes out of Korea Open 2019 in first-round

Nehwal was knocked out of the tournament after facing a 19-21, 21-18, 8-1 loss to Kim Ga Eun off South Korea's in a first-round on Wednesday.

Sep 25, 2019, 19:26 PM IST

Indian football team created history by drawing against Qatar, says Renedy Singh

India witnessed a 0-0 draw against Qatar during their FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying clash on Tuesday.

Sep 11, 2019, 22:33 PM IST

Adam Taggart next in a long line of Australia striker auditions

The 26-year-old Taggart earned his first international callup in five years when he featured in the 1-0 friendly loss to South Korea in June on the back of a stellar season with Suwong Bluewings.

Sep 04, 2019, 15:23 PM IST

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Taal Thok Ke: Shazia Ilmi takes on ‘Azadi’ protesters from Pakistan in Seoul

While many have shared and liked the video of India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to United Nations Syed Akbaruddin’s smart retort to Pakistani journalists, another video has now appeared wherein Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shazia Ilmi can be seen given a befitting response to Pakistani supporters in Seoul in South Korea.

Aug 18, 2019, 19:06 PM IST

North Korea rejects South Korea Moon's dialogue pledge, says it will never have talks

The North has protested joint military drills conducted by South Korea and the United States, which kicked off last week, calling them a "rehearsal for war" and has fired several short-range missiles in recent weeks.

Aug 16, 2019, 08:45 AM IST

North Korea fires 2 projectiles into sea, rules out talks with South Korea

The North has protested against joint military drills conducted by South Korea and the United States, which kicked off last week, calling them a rehearsal for war. It has fired several short-range missiles in recent weeks.

Aug 16, 2019, 07:19 AM IST

Japan warns of stricter checks on imports to South Korea, approves first hi-tech exports since July curbs

Japan warned it could expand strict checks on exports to South Korea, after earlier granting approval for the shipment of a high-tech material to its neighbour for the first time since imposing tighter curbs last month.

Aug 08, 2019, 09:15 AM IST

Launch of missiles a warning to US and South Korea, says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Kim said the latest missile test was "an occasion to send an adequate warning to the joint military drill now underway by the U.S. and South Korean authorities," according to state media KCNA.

Aug 07, 2019, 07:29 AM IST

North Korea fires new short-range ballistic missiles, US says 'monitoring situation'

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles early on Wednesday, the South Korean military said, only days after it launched two other missiles intended to pressure South Korea and the United States to stop upcoming military drills.

Jul 31, 2019, 06:21 AM IST

South Korea says North Korea fired 2 short-range missiles into sea

The missiles launched from near Wonsan flew about 430 km and reached an altitude of 50 km before falling into the East Sea.

Jul 25, 2019, 06:21 AM IST

360 shots, 20 flares: How South Korea's F-15 and F-16 fighters warned Russian warplane violating its airspace

However, South Korea did not clarify if the shots and flares were fired by its F-15 jets or the F-16. The Russian and Chinese warplanes were undertaking a joint patrol in a sign of their growing bonhomie and assertiveness. The incident took place near South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo above the East Sea.

Jul 24, 2019, 14:03 PM IST