SEOUL: The U.S. ambassador to South Korea strongly criticized Russia and North Korea on Friday for their recent military pact, emphasizing the importance of enhanced trilateral cooperation between Seoul, Washington and Tokyo.

Ambassador Philip Goldbe…

SEOUL: Seoul shares traded almost 0.3 percent higher late Friday morning ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 8.02 points, or 0.29 percent, to 2,792….

SEOUL: The top U.S. naval official in South Korea on Friday hailed trilateral security cooperation with Japan, saying such efforts have enhanced the three countries’ capability and readiness against North Korean missile threats.

Rear Adm. Neil Koprow…

SEOUL: President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to meet with U.S. National Intelligence Director Avril Haines on Friday, sources said, amid growing concerns over a recent military pact between North Korea and Russia.

During the meeting at Yoon’s office, the two…

SEOUL: Seoul shares ended higher Friday as investors waited for clues about the direction of the U.S. rate decision with key data due later in the day. The local currency rose sharply against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price…

SEOUL: The unification ministry urged North Korea on Friday to give prior notice if it releases water from a dam near the inter-Korean border, citing the need to prevent damage in border areas from possible heavy rains.

The request came as North Kore…

By Kim Han-joo

The U.S. ambassador to South Korea on Friday praised President Yoon Suk Yeol’s efforts to mend ties with Japan, highlighting the importance of enhanced trilateral cooperation between Seoul, Washington and Tokyo in light of burgeoning …

SEOUL: The Moon of Seoul, a full moon-shaped tethered balloon ride, will begin operations in the capital’s Yeouido district next week, taking passengers up to 150 meters above the ground in vertical round trips, the Seoul city government said Friday.
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