Thai air force secures 14 Korean trainer jets
BANGKOK, Aug 5, 2021, Bangkok Post. The air force has procured 14 Korean-made T-50TH advanced…
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[Analytics] Washington should pursue a digital deal with Seoul and Tokyo
In June 2021, the United States and the European Union announced the creation of a…
S. Korea, Singapore agree to enhance defense cooperation
SEOUL, Aug 2, 2021, Yonhap. South Korea and Singapore held defense strategy talks in Seoul…
Both Koreas restore communications lines, agree to improve ties
SEOUL, Jul 27, 2021, Kyodo. South Korea and North Korea on Tuesday restored communications lines…
[Analytics] Why the Suga–Moon Tokyo Olympics summit was cancelled
The relationship between Japan and South Korea since the end of the Second World War…
Scorching heat wave begins this week in Korea
SEOUL, Jul 20, 2021, Yonhap. A scorching heat wave is to hit the Korean Peninsula…
Indonesia overtakes India as Asia’s new Covid-19 epicenter
JAKARTA, Jul 15, 2021, CNN. Indonesia reported 54,517 new cases of Covid-19, authorities said Wednesday,…
S. Korea digital lenders challenge nation’s traditional giants
SEOUL, Jul 14, 2021, Nikkei Asia. When Kakao Bank opened its digital doors in 2017,…
S. Korea’s Samsung SDI considers building battery cell plant in US
SEOUL, Jul 8, 2021, Reuters. South Korea’s Samsung SDI Co (006400.KS) may build a battery…
Korea plans $220 handout to most citizens in new budget proposal
SEOUL, Jul 1, 2021, Bloomberg. South Korea is planning to distribute 250,000 won (around $220)…
Kim Jong-un signal for help could mark a turning point in Covid fight
SEOUL, Jul 1, 2021, The Guardian. Almost 18 months after the start of the Covid-19…
Ex-Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl announces presidential bid in S. Korea
SEOUL, Jun 29, 2021, The Korea Herald. Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl on Tuesday announced…