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Morocco and South Korea expand ties through major rail deal

In a recent interview with The Korea Times, Chafik Rachadi, Morocco’s ambassador to South Korea, highlighted the deepening economic relations between Rabat and Seoul, underscored by a landmark $1.5 billion agreement between Morocco’s national railway operator (ONCF) and Hyundai Rotem. Ambassador......

Interim president vows stability following Yoon Suk Yeol's removal

In a decisive response to the recent political upheaval, South Korea’s interim president, Han Duck-soo, pledged on Friday to ensure national stability regarding security and diplomacy. This commitment follows the unanimous decision by the Constitutional Court to uphold the impeachment of former......

South Korea, China, and Japan strengthen regional trade cooperation amid U.S. tariffs

South Korea, China, and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, aiming to boost regional trade amid the looming threat of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. During the meeting, the three nations' trade ministers agreed to collaborate closely on high-level discussions......

South Korea wildfires leave 28 dead, thousands displaced

A series of wildfires in South Korea, which began last Friday, have claimed the lives of at least 28 people, left many others injured, and scorched approximately 48,000 hectares (118,000 acres) of forest, as reported by Yonhap news agency. After rainfall and cooler temperatures Thursday night, firefighting......

Deadly wildfires in South Korea cause unprecedented damage

At least 24 people have lost their lives in some of the most devastating wildfires in South Korea’s history. The fires, which have spread rapidly, have caused severe destruction and exceeded all previous forecasts. A representative from the Ministry of the Interior confirmed that "24 people......

South Korean court clears opposition leader in election law case

A South Korean appeals court has overturned a previous ruling, declaring main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung not guilty of breaching election laws, which had posed a potential obstacle to his presidential candidacy. The Seoul High Court's decision, announced on Wednesday, annulled the one-year prison......

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has reinstated impeached Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting president, adding another chapter to the country’s ongoing political turmoil following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. In a 7-1 ruling, the court’s eight justices dismissed......

South Korea’s opposition criticizes delay in Yoon impeachment ruling as irresponsible

SEOUL, March 17 – South Korea's opposition Democratic Party has called on the Constitutional Court to promptly rule on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, arguing that the prolonged deliberation is exacerbating national division and is an act of irresponsibility. As the eight-member......

South Korea prepares for "increased unfair trade practices" amid US tariffs

South Korea has expressed concerns about an increase in "unfair trade practices" as a result of the new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. In response, the South Korean government has promised to take a "strong response" to these measures. The United States began imposing a 25%......