South Korea: News
04 Jun 2018
North KoreaNorth-Korea reshuffles three top military leaderships ahead of Trump meeting
North Korea has reportedly replaced its three top military leadership ahead of a most anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
02 Jun 2018
North KoreaSummit with Kim back on, says Trump after meeting North-Korean-official
US President Donald Trump confirmed his Singapore Summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un would take place on June 12, adding it would begin the process of Korean Peninsula's denuclearization.
28 May 2018
North KoreaUS delegation in North-Korea to prepare for summit with Kim
US President Donald Trump said a US team was in North Korea to prepare for the summit between him and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, a meeting he abruptly canceled on Thursday.
26 May 2018
North KoreaSouth Korea welcomes prospect of 'reignited' US-North Korea talks
South Korea has welcomed the renewed prospect of a summit between the United States and North Korea after President Trump canceled talks with Kim Jong-un only to suggest later they might still take place.
24 May 2018
North KoreaNorth Korea dismantles major nuclear site at Punggye-ri
The Punggye-ri nuclear site in North Korea has been completely dismantled, claim multiple media reports.
20 May 2018
WorldSouth Korea's LG Group chairman Koo Bon-moo dies at 73
South Korean conglomerate LG Group Chairman Koo Bon-moo died today at the age of 73.
16 May 2018
North KoreaNorth-Korea threatens to cancel Trump meeting over US-South Korea military-drills
North Korea on Wednesday canceled a high-level meeting with South Korea citing the military drills between the latter and the US, hours before the Korean nations were to meet.
13 May 2018
North KoreaNorth Korea to destroy nuclear site ahead of US summit
North Korea will destroy Punggye-Ri nuclear test site later this month, ahead of the US summit, it has said, pledging to blow up its tunnels in front of invited foreign media.
07 May 2018
North KoreaPresident Trump, Kim Jong-un likely to meet in Singapore
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are likely to meet in Singapore next month, reports said Monday, as anticipation builds for unprecedented talks between the mercurial leaders.
05 May 2018
North KoreaNorth Korea changes time zone to match South Korea's
After last week's historic North Korea-South Korea summit, Pyongyang has changed its time zone to match South Korea's, said a release by the state media.
29 Apr 2018
North KoreaKim to shut down nuclear test site in May
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to shut down the country's nuclear test site in May and open the process to experts and journalists from South Korea and the United States, Seoul's Presidential office said today.
27 Apr 2018
North KoreaAfter historic summit, Koreas decide to denuclearize the peninsula
At a historic summit meeting on Friday, the heads of North and South Korea agreed to denuclearize the Korean peninsula and lead negotiations with the US to officially declare an end to the Korean War.
27 Apr 2018
North KoreaKim Jong-un, Moon Jae-in meet in historic inter-Korea Summit
They say big things start with small steps, and that indeed seems to be true for the two Koreas.
26 Apr 2018
North KoreaKim, Moon to meet at Military Demarcation Line before summit
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in will meet at the Military Demarcation Line that divides the peninsula for their summit on Friday, in an occasion laden with symbolism.
21 Apr 2018
North KoreaNorth Korea is done with nuclear tests, says Kim Jong-un
Ahead of landmark diplomatic meetings with South Korea and the US, North Korea has declared its nuclearization is "complete" and it therefore "no longer needs" to test its weapons.
18 Apr 2018
North KoreaTrump gives 'blessing' to North-South Korean peace treaty talks
US President Donald Trump gave his "blessing" to talks aimed at formally ending the war on the Korean peninsula today, setting the stage for a major diplomatic breakthrough at a series of upcoming summits.
16 Apr 2018
Smartphones5G Smartphone shipments to exceed 100 million by 2021
According to a latest research by Counterpoint, the 5G smartphone shipments are estimated to grow 255% by 2021, to reach nearly 110 million units.
14 Apr 2018
JapanKitKat is now available in pink color
After enjoying resounding success in Japan and South Korea, Nestle is all set to launch its new KitKat, made with original pink chocolate, in the United Kingdom on April 16.
14 Apr 2018
SamsungAimed at students, Samsung launches smartphone without internet connectivity
Samsung has announced a smartphone that cannot connect to the internet, so students can avoid distractions during examinations and focus on studying.
09 Apr 2018
North KoreaAfter months of threats, North Korea, US to discuss denuclearization
After a year of exchanging bellicose threats, North Korea now wishes to discuss the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula with the US.
06 Apr 2018
SamsungCorruption scandal: Former SKorean Prez Park Guen-hye gets 24-years' jail
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye, found guilty in a major corruption scandal that led to her downfall, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for abuse of power and coercion.
03 Apr 2018
United States of AmericaStart-up developing hangover cures raises $8 million
82Labs, a US-based start-up that manufactures drinks to reduce morning-after hangovers, has raised $8 million in fresh funding from investors like Altos Ventures, Slow Ventures, Strong Ventures, and Thunder Road Capital.
02 Apr 2018
SamsungSamsung announces "everyday premium use" laptops: Notebook 5, Notebook 3
Samsung has announced three new laptops: the Notebook 5 and two variants of the Notebook 3. All three models run Windows 10 Home.
02 Apr 2018
North KoreaIn historic move, Kim Jong-un, wife attend K-pop concert
North Korea dictator Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol Ju attended a rare concert of K-pop singers in the country's capital Pyongyang.
31 Mar 2018
Apple64,000 South Koreans sue Apple for damaging their iPhones
In South Korea's biggest class action lawsuit, 63,767 citizens of the country have sued Apple for damaging their iPhones.
27 Mar 2018
North KoreaN.Korean dictator Kim Jong-un on a "surprise" China visit
Korean Peninsula is witnessing a hive of activity, especially with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un's hurried outreach to world powers.
24 Mar 2018
BBCSouth Korea to shut down computers to regulate work hours
South Korea has come up with an innovative idea to prevent employees from working overtime. Starting March 30, on every Friday, it'll shut down computers of all government staff in Seoul at 20:00.
20 Mar 2018
North KoreaWant to go to NKorea, China, Canada? Book an Ola!
Whoever said NKorea is the most elusive place on earth probably didn't have Ola.
18 Mar 2018
IndiaBook your tickets as Mumbai hosts Theatre Olympics' last lap
After touring for 36 days in 17 cities across India, the 8th Theatre Olympics, world's largest theatre fest has arrived to its final stop: Mumbai.
11 Mar 2018
North KoreaTrump-Kim's meeting: All you need to know
Regarding a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, US president Donald Trump once famously joked, "As far as the risk of dealing with a madman is concerned, that's his problem, not mine."
10 Mar 2018
North KoreaTrump calls Xi Jinping to brief him on North Korea-developments
US President Donald Trump has spoken with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and briefed him on developments in ties with North Korea, the White House said.
09 Mar 2018
EnglandBadminton star Jung Jae-sung dies aged 35
It is a day of mourning for the badminton fraternity.
09 Mar 2018
IndiaTrump imposes heavy tariffs on metals imports into US
US President Donald Trump has signed two proclamations that will impose a 25% tariff on steel imports and 10% tariff on aluminum imports into the United States.
09 Mar 2018
North KoreaSanctions on North Korea to continue until complete denuclearization: Trump
A senior White House official said the Trump administration's policy of imposing sanctions on North Korea has worked.
09 Mar 2018
North KoreaTrump likely to meet North Korean leader Kim by May
Recently, no other issue has worried world politics more than the tension emanating from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's threats of releasing a nuclear mission capable of hitting the US mainland.
06 Mar 2018
North KoreaN-Korea ready to negotiate with US on abandoning nuclear-weapons: Kim
North Korea is willing to begin negotiations with the US on abandoning its nuclear weapons, the country's leader Kim Jong-un reportedly told South Korean envoys.
06 Mar 2018
LGAll you need to know about LG X4
As the latest addition to LG's X series of handsets, the company has announced the launch of its LG X4 smartphone in South Korea at a price of 2,97,000 Korean Won (roughly Rs. 17,800).
05 Mar 2018
IndiaIndia is the "global capital" of mobile-apps, reveals Worldpay research
A new Research conducted by Worldpay reveals that 82% Indians prefer shopping on their smartphones through new payment technology Worldpay.
02 Mar 2018
IndiaIndia is one of the "most open" economies: Suresh Prabhu
India is a "very open economy" and wants to have trade relations and pacts with all countries, said Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, ahead of a Regional Comprehensive Economic Cooperation (RCEP) meeting, in Singapore.
22 Feb 2018
North KoreaNorth Korea's shadowy hacking group 'Reaper' is a global threat
According to reports, North Korea's sophisticated hackers group 'Reaper' is growing into a global threat as it aims to target international aerospace, defense and health care, among various other industry verticals.
