Friday 28 August 2026 - 19:02
Friday 28 August 2026 - 08:29
South Korea aims to give a new impetus to the decarbonization of its maritime sector. The government has unveiled a roadmap aimed at accelerating the transition to more environmentally friendly ships and strengthening the country's position in the global low-emission maritime technology market. This strategy, developed jointly by the Ministry......
The South Korean economy is expected to experience stronger growth than previously anticipated in 2026. The Bank of Korea (BOK) raised its forecast for gross domestic product growth to 3.3%, up from 2.6% projected last May. This revision of 0.7 percentage points primarily reflects the strength of semiconductor exports and the acceleration......
South Korea confirms its status as a particularly advanced market in the adoption of artificial intelligence. According to a study reported on Thursday by the Yonhap agency, the use of AI tools in the country is 1.7 times higher than the global average, reflecting a rapid integration of these technologies into professional and daily practices. The......
The threat of a new social movement is receding at Hyundai Motor. After an exceptional strike last week, the South Korean automaker and its union have reached an agreement on wages and retirement conditions, leading to the suspension of planned walkouts this week. A Compromise Found After Exceptional Mobilization Negotiations between management......
The war with Iran is beginning to have repercussions even on the Korean Peninsula. The United States has canceled its participation in a major amphibious exercise planned with South Korea, as Washington faces constraints on the availability of its forces engaged in the Middle East. A Major Military Exercise Abandoned The South Korean army......
The South Korean port of Busan has seen the departure of a ship with a unique destination. The PanStar Acro, a national-flagged container ship, has set sail for Europe via a still marginal maritime corridor: the Arctic route. This initiative, presented as an operational test by South Korean maritime authorities, marks a symbolic step in the......
Samsung Electronics is considering a major shareholder-return program worth up to 110 trillion won, or approximately $79 billion, as the South Korean technology giant seeks to capitalize on the strong growth of the semiconductor industry driven by the global artificial intelligence boom. The potential plan would allow Samsung to return part......
The American president, Donald Trump, claims that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has responded to his recent diplomatic overtures, reigniting speculation about a possible resumption of dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump is now looking to organize a new meeting with the North Korean leader......
South Korea is facing severe consequences from exceptionally heavy rainfall that has affected the southeastern part of the country since Saturday, with thousands of reports of damage and hundreds of residents forced to leave their homes. According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, authorities had received 2,574......
US President Donald Trump has indicated that his administration plans to significantly scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, signaling a possible shift in Washington's approach to security on the Korean Peninsula and potentially reopening the door to direct engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In a post on......
Diplomatic tensions in East Asia have intensified after Japanese ministers visited Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, prompting sharp criticism from China and South Korea over a site that remains deeply associated with Japan’s wartime history. The controversy emerged on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. Defense......
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called on North Korea to return to direct dialogue, urging both sides to work toward formally ending the conflict that has kept the Korean Peninsula technically at war for more than seven decades. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation, Lee said Seoul was ready......
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Throne Day 2026
Tuesday 21 July 2026 - 13:31
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
