South Korea to name online retailers with frequent consumer complaints

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) announced Wednesday that it will formalise and publicly disclose criteria for identifying online shopping platforms that receive frequent consumer complaints, in a bid to improve transparency and strengthen …

Gaming, kimchi and K-Pop: Discover South Korea’s creative soul at Cheonan festival

The five-day Cheonan K-Culture Expo, which kicked off June 4, 2025, invites visitors to dive into South Korea's vibrant spirit through a sensory immersion in music, fashion, food and future-facing tech. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes) CHEONAN, …

Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan qualify for ’26 WC

South Korea Commemorates Memorial Day

Photo : YONHAP News The government has held a ceremony to commemorate the 70th Memorial Day at the Seoul National Cemetery on Friday to honor the sacrifices and contributions of fallen soldiers.  The ceremony was attended by some four thousand guests …

South Korea’s LNG demand set to rise as new president prioritizes renewables

South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung’s push to expand the role of renewables in the country’s power mix is expected to boost LNG demand to ensure a stable electricity supply, industry officials said. Lee, who won the presidential election on June 3 …

South Korea’s new presidency and the future of China-South Korea relations

On June 4, South Korea witnessed a significant political turning point as Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea was elected as the country’s 21st president. Sworn into office just hours after his electoral victory, Lee inherits a nation fatigued …

Asia week ahead: China trade figures, plus key data from South Korea and India

China: a moderation in export growth amid uncertainty, and inflation data Next week’s economic calendar will be headlined by the release of CPI inflation and May trade data. Persistent deflationary pressures – driven by price competition and ongoing cost- …

China Launches Charm Offensive to Woo South Korea’s Leftist New President

Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time, South Korea through

Uzbekistan and Jordan made history on Thursday by qualifying for their first World Cup, while the pair will be joined in next year’s tournament by perennial participants South Korea. Uzbekistan, one of the fastest-rising national teams in Asia, drew 0-0 …

South Korea's new President Lee begins moves to tackle economic 'crisis'

SEOUL: South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung held his first cabinet meeting on Thursday (Jun 5) focused on devising an emergency package to address stagnating economic growth and aid households, moving swiftly to start tackling a top campaign …