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South Korean chip exports to Taiwan surge amid supply chain shifts
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
South Korea's semiconductor exports to Taiwan and Vietnam have risen significantly in 2024, reflecting a shift in global supply chain dynamics. While China's share of South Korea's chip exports decreased, Taiwan's increased significantly, driven by the growing trade of high-bandwidth memory
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Blinken warns of Russia-North Korea cooperation in space technology
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday expressed concerns over potential cooperation between Russia and North Korea, highlighting the possibility of Moscow sharing advanced space and satellite technology with Pyongyang, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US talks with South Korea and
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, according to the South Korean military on Monday, according to a report by Kyodo News.
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South Korea: Anti-graft agency seeks police help to detain impeached Presi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
South Korea's anti-corruption agency has requested the police to handle the enforcement of a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempted martial law, both the sides confirmed on Monday, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency.
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3 dead after fishing boat hits rocks off southwestern coast in S Korea
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A fishing boat carrying 22 people struck rocks near Gageo Island in Sinan, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, resulting in three fatalities, according to Yonhap News Agency. The incident occurred around 10:30 am Saturday. The Coast Guard, along with a nearby vessel, rescued the remaining 19
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S Korean carmakers' sales of eco-friendly models hit fresh high in 2024
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
South Korean carmakers achieved a record 450,194 eco-friendly car sales in 2024, marking an 11.3 per cent year-on-year increase, according to data from Hyundai Motor, Kia, GM Korea, KG Mobility, and Renault Korea Motors. Hybrid models dominated sales, accounting for 356,058 units--an impress
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Antony Blinken to visit South Korea, Japan and France from January 4 to 9
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
United States secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit South Korea, Japan and France from January 4-9.
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Kim Jong Un's sister spotted with 2 children, believed to be hers
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
South Korea's spy agency spotted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister with two children and is open to the possibility of them being her offspring, Yonhap reported.
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Anti-graft agency halts bid to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol fo
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
South Korea's anti-corruption agency halted its attempt to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday over his failed martial law bid, following a prolonged standoff with the Presidential Security Service (PSS), Yonhap News Agency reported.
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With 2,42,334 newborn babies in 2024, South Korea records rise in birthrat
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The number of newborns in South Korea increased last year for the first time in nine years, according to government data released on Friday. This marks a significant shift for a country facing one of the world's lowest fertility rates, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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Standoff at presidential residence as investigators seek to arrest impeach
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Investigators seeking to arrest South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempted martial law declaration faced a standoff with the Presidential Security Service (PSS) outside the presidential residence on Friday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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South Korean authorities arrive at presidential residence to arrest impeac
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
South Korean authorities on Friday entered the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to execute an arrest warrant over his failed bid to impose martial law, Yonhap reported.
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