seoulnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for seoulnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page seoulnews.net http://www.seoulnews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:14:39 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:14:39 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[MLB 2024: Can anybody contend with the Dodgers?]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274178668/mlb-2024-can-anybody-contend-with-the-dodgers Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:40:07 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274178668/mlb-2024-can-anybody-contend-with-the-dodgers <![CDATA[Deepika Kumari tops India's selection trials for Archery World Cup and Paris 2024 Olympics]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274178477/deepika-kumari-tops-india-selection-trials-for-archery-world-cup-and-paris-2024-olympics Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:53 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274178477/deepika-kumari-tops-india-selection-trials-for-archery-world-cup-and-paris-2024-olympics <![CDATA[Blinken Warns Democracy Summit of Dangers of Disinformation]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that in a year where more than half the world will be holding elections, new technologies including social media and artificial intelligence have made disinformation a greater threat than ever.

Speaking to the third Summit for Democracy in Seoul Monday, Blinken added that while those technologies have dramatically accelerated the already fast-changing information enviro]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274178080/blinken-warns-democracy-summit-of-dangers-of-disinformation Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:05:12 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274178080/blinken-warns-democracy-summit-of-dangers-of-disinformation <![CDATA[South Korea's Air Force Chief calls on Indian counterpart Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari in Delhi]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274177738/south-korea-air-force-chief-calls-on-indian-counterpart-air-chief-marshal-vr-chaudhari-in-delhi Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:37:25 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274177738/south-korea-air-force-chief-calls-on-indian-counterpart-air-chief-marshal-vr-chaudhari-in-delhi <![CDATA[North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits South media]]> The reported test comes after Pyongyang decried the latest joint drills held by the US and South Korea

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Monday, the Yonhap News Agency has reported, citing senior South Korean military officials. The launches were carried out as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Seoul for a state visit.

The ballistic]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274177323/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-south-media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:45 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274177323/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-south-media <![CDATA[North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits South - media]]> The reported test comes after Pyongyang decried the latest joint drills held by the US and South Korea

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Monday, the Yonhap News Agency has reported, citing senior South Korean military officials. The launches were carried out as US Secretary]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274177259/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-south---media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:18:56 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274177259/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-south---media <![CDATA[US will always work with SKorea against N Korea's provocations: Blinken]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274176793/us-will-always-work-with-skorea-against-n-korea-provocations-blinken Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:18:34 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274176793/us-will-always-work-with-skorea-against-n-korea-provocations-blinken <![CDATA[Seoul- North Korea fires missile toward the Norths eastern waters]]> > North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters Monday morning, the South Korean military said, days after the end of the South Korean-U.S. military drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal.]]> https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/03/17/breaking-news/seoul-north-korea-fires-missile-toward-the-norths-eastern-waters/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:22:13 GMT https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/03/17/breaking-news/seoul-north-korea-fires-missile-toward-the-norths-eastern-waters/ <![CDATA[North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as Blinken Visits Seoul]]> Seoul, South Korea - North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday for the first time in two months, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul for a conference hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol on advancing democracy.

South Korea's military said several short-range missiles flew about 300 kilometers (186 miles) after being fired between 7:44 a.m. and 8:22 a.m. from Pyongyan]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175356/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-seoul Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:05:42 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175356/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-seoul <![CDATA[Teamwork fuels China's triumph at short-track speed skating worlds]]> ROTTERDAM, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese national short-track speed skating team concluded their World Championships campaign in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with an outstanding haul of four gold medals, reflecting their excellence in skill, strategy, and teamwork.

Sun Long's win in the men's 1,500m race marked a milestone as China's 100th gold in the history of the tournament. The team's success was further h]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175210/teamwork-fuels-china-triumph-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:44:01 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175210/teamwork-fuels-china-triumph-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds <![CDATA[Roundup: China adds two more golds at short track speed skating worlds]]> ROTTERDAM, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese short-track speed skating team concluded the World Championships at the Ahoy Arena on Sunday with a flourish, capturing gold in the mixed team relay and defending their title in the men's 5,000m relay.

Building on its success from Saturday's men's 500m and 1,500m events, China secured two additional golds on the final day, leading the tournament in total titles won. http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175206/roundup-china-adds-two-more-golds-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:30:01 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175206/roundup-china-adds-two-more-golds-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds <![CDATA[U.S. "democracy summit" a show of its arrogance: African expert]]> NAIROBI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The United States' annual "democracy summit," with the so-called aim to "promote global freedoms and shared aspirations," turned out to be a platform for showcasing Washington's arrogance and hegemonic tendencies, an African expert has said.

Yirenkyi Jesse, a Ghanaian commentator, published an op-ed in The Standard, a leading daily newspaper in Kenya, criticizing the summit for fail]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175177/us-democracy-summit-a-show-of-its-arrogance-african-expert Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:05:01 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175177/us-democracy-summit-a-show-of-its-arrogance-african-expert <![CDATA[Roundup: Spat escalates in S. Korea over higher medical school admissions]]> by Yoo Seungki

SEOUL, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Spat had escalated in South Korea over higher medical school admissions, pushed by the government in preparation for the rapidly aging society but opposed by local doctors for fear of the undermined quality of medical care.

Out of around 13,000 medical interns and residents, almost 10,000 submitted resignations and stayed off the job for nearly a month, while som]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175116/roundup-spat-escalates-in-s-korea-over-higher-medical-school-admissions Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:49:01 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175116/roundup-spat-escalates-in-s-korea-over-higher-medical-school-admissions <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.43

Euro 100 775.59

Japanese yen 100 4.7895

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.696

British pound 100 907.25

Aus]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:02 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 <![CDATA[China's Zheng/Huang retain mixed doubles title at All England Badminton]]> LONDON, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The mixed doubles top seeds Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong of China retained their title at the All England Open Badminton Championships by beating Japanese duo Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino in straight sets on Sunday.

Both pairs reached the final without dropping a set and couldn't be split in the opening stages before Zheng and Huang collected six points in a row to lead at 18-1]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175066/china-zhenghuang-retain-mixed-doubles-title-at-all-england-badminton Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:05:02 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175066/china-zhenghuang-retain-mixed-doubles-title-at-all-england-badminton <![CDATA[Seoul Says North Korea Fired Missile Toward North's Eastern Waters]]> Seoul, South Korea - North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the North's east coast Monday morning, the South Korean military said.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff gave no further details, such as how far the weapon flew.

The launch happened days after the U.S. and South Korean militaries ended their annual military drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal.

It's the North's first ]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175024/seoul-says-north-korea-fired-missile-toward-north-eastern-waters Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:05:31 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175024/seoul-says-north-korea-fired-missile-toward-north-eastern-waters <![CDATA[Tutoring the Elderly Is Growing Fast in China]]> Hong Kong/Beijing - China's rapidly aging population is fueling a promising and fast-growing market for companies providing recreational classes and activities for the elderly middle class, from yoga to African drumming and smartphone photography.

The growth potential of the industry contrasts sharply with the decline of the after-school private tutoring sector following a government crackdown in 2021 aimed at bo]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175023/tutoring-the-elderly-is-growing-fast-in-china Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:05:28 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175023/tutoring-the-elderly-is-growing-fast-in-china <![CDATA[North Korea launched suspected ballistic missile, says Japan]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175001/north-korea-launched-suspected-ballistic-missile-says-japan Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:37:09 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274175001/north-korea-launched-suspected-ballistic-missile-says-japan <![CDATA[Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit]]> Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.

Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.

Before arriving in Se]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274174858/blinken-arrives-in-south-korea-to-attend-democracy-summit Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:05:15 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274174858/blinken-arrives-in-south-korea-to-attend-democracy-summit <![CDATA[Sun Long earns China's 100th gold at short track speed skating worlds]]> ROTTERDAM, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Sun Long emerged victorious in the men's 1,500m of the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships on Saturday for China's 100th gold medal at the tournament.

The 23-year-old has crossed the second in 2:23.009 in Final A, but top finisher Hwang Dae-heon of South Korea was penalized after video review just minutes later, handing gold to Sun.

"It's a great honor to win ]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274174161/sun-long-earns-china-100th-gold-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:06 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274174161/sun-long-earns-china-100th-gold-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds <![CDATA[Indonesia secures men's singles title at All England Open]]> LONDON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has secured the men's singles title at the All England Open Badminton Championships as Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Jonatan Christie both won the semifinals on Saturday.

Ginting, who toppled world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the quarterfinals on Friday, came from behind to beat Frenchman Christo Popov 19-21, 21-5 and 21-11.

Christie, who used to share a room w]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274174137/indonesia-secures-men-singles-title-at-all-england-open Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:19 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274174137/indonesia-secures-men-singles-title-at-all-england-open <![CDATA[Chinese tourist arrivals in Philippines surge by 235 pct in Jan-Feb]]> MANILA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday.

Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines i]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274174132/chinese-tourist-arrivals-in-philippines-surge-by-235-pct-in-jan-feb Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:03 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274174132/chinese-tourist-arrivals-in-philippines-surge-by-235-pct-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[North Korea: Kim Jong rides in luxury Russian limo gifted by Putin]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274174026/north-korea-kim-jong-rides-in-luxury-russian-limo-gifted-by-putin Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:39 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274174026/north-korea-kim-jong-rides-in-luxury-russian-limo-gifted-by-putin <![CDATA[Tottenham expecting tough challenge at Fulham]]> (Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)

Tottenham Hotspur will look to continue their challenge for a UEFA Champions League slot Saturday when they visit a Fulham side that has been difficult to defeat at home.

Spurs (16-6-5, 53 points) put on one of their best performances of the season last weekend, a 4-0 victory at Aston Villa to pull Ange Postecoglou's men within two points of the fourth-plac]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:25:23 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham <![CDATA[Russian ballerina performance canceled in Seoul]]> A series of shows featuring the Bolshoi Theatre's principal dancer has been suspended amid protests from Kiev

South Korea has canceled a series of performances by Svetlana Zakharova, a renowned ballerina from Russia's Bolshoi Theatre, after Ukraine expressed anger over the planned events.  

A set of s]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274165121/russian-ballerina-performance-canceled-in-seoul Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:51:01 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274165121/russian-ballerina-performance-canceled-in-seoul <![CDATA[Cloud9 cruises in LCS Spring playoff opener]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274165006/cloud9-cruises-in-lcs-spring-playoff-opener Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:40:01 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274165006/cloud9-cruises-in-lcs-spring-playoff-opener <![CDATA[S. Korea's overseas direct investment falls 22.2 pct in 2023]]> SEOUL, March 15 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's overseas direct investment fell in double digits last year due to lingering uncertainty over the global economy, government data showed Friday.

Overseas investment through the purchase of foreign stocks and the establishment of foreign offices stood at 63.38 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, down 22.2 percent compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Econom]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164908/s-korea-overseas-direct-investment-falls-222-pct-in-2023 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:19:46 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164908/s-korea-overseas-direct-investment-falls-222-pct-in-2023 <![CDATA[S. Korea's money supply grows for 8th month in January]]> SEOUL, March 15 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's money supply grew for the eighth straight month in January due to robust demand for money trust and money market fund (MMF), central bank data showed Friday.

The seasonally-adjusted M2, or broad money, rose 0.2 percent in January compared to the previous month, keeping an upward trend since June last year, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK).

The continued growth]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164900/s-korea-money-supply-grows-for-8th-month-in-january Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:06:44 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164900/s-korea-money-supply-grows-for-8th-month-in-january <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 15]]> BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.75

Euro 100 775.69

Japanese yen 100 4.8134

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.735

British pound 100 908.83

Aus]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:33:00 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 <![CDATA[S. Korea's import price rises for 2nd month in February]]> SEOUL, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Price for imported goods to South Korea rose for the second consecutive month in February due to higher crude oil price and local currency's depreciation versus the U.S. dollar, central bank data showed Friday.

Import price index gained 1.2 percent in February from a month earlier after advancing 2.5 percent in the prior month, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK).

Dubai crude,]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164832/s-korea-import-price-rises-for-2nd-month-in-february Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:56:41 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164832/s-korea-import-price-rises-for-2nd-month-in-february <![CDATA[Tom Kim withdraws from The Players]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164587/tom-kim-withdraws-from-the-players Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:05:12 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164587/tom-kim-withdraws-from-the-players <![CDATA[All England Open badminton: Lakshya Sen storms into QFs, Tanisha-Ashwini crash out]]> Birmingham [UK], March 14 (ANI): Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen stormed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing All England Open badminton tournament on Thursday.

Sen beat Anders Antonsen of Denmark by 24-22, 11-21, 21-14 in a tense match-up that lasted 39 minutes.

The Indian mixed doubles duo of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponappa on the other hand lost in their pre-quarters clash to China's Zhang Sh]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164398/all-england-open-badminton-lakshya-sen-storms-into-qfs-tanisha-ashwini-crash-out Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:55:59 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164398/all-england-open-badminton-lakshya-sen-storms-into-qfs-tanisha-ashwini-crash-out <![CDATA[PV Sindhu crashes out of All England Open after losing to South Korea's An Se Young]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164013/pv-sindhu-crashes-out-of-all-england-open-after-losing-to-south-korea-an-se-young Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:18:43 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274164013/pv-sindhu-crashes-out-of-all-england-open-after-losing-to-south-korea-an-se-young <![CDATA[India, US, South Korea commit to co-ordinate measures to protect sensitive technologies in region and globally]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156768/india-us-south-korea-commit-to-co-ordinate-measures-to-protect-sensitive-technologies-in-region-and-globally Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:18:49 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156768/india-us-south-korea-commit-to-co-ordinate-measures-to-protect-sensitive-technologies-in-region-and-globally <![CDATA[Kim Jong-un drives tank in mock battle state media]]> North Korea was hosting a ?training match? with a new tank to coincide with South Korea-US military drills, KCNA said

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un joined his troops in a training exercise involving a newly developed battle tank on Wednesday, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has reported.

The military showcase described as a "training match" was designed to test the combat capabilities o]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156754/kim-jong-un-drives-tank-in-mock-battle-state-media Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:12:58 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156754/kim-jong-un-drives-tank-in-mock-battle-state-media <![CDATA[S. Korea's central bank to continue monetary tightening for long]]> SEOUL, March 14 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's central bank said Thursday that it will continue monetary tightening for long amid lingering worry about high inflation.

The Bank of Korea (BOK) said in its monetary policy report that it will sufficiently maintain the tightened monetary policy stance until the bank is confident that inflation converges into the midterm target of 2 percent.

The BOK has left its be]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156597/s-korea-central-bank-to-continue-monetary-tightening-for-long Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:50:12 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156597/s-korea-central-bank-to-continue-monetary-tightening-for-long <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0700 GMT, March 14]]> SANAA -- Warplanes of the U.S.-British naval coalition on Wednesday conducted four airstrikes on port city Hodeidah's airport in western Yemen, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.

No further details or casualties were reported, but Hodeidah's residents near the airport said via social media that the strikes hit Houthi military targets. (Yemen-Houthis-US Coalition Airstrikes)

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JOHANNESBURG]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156560/xinhua-world--summary-at-0700-gmt-march-14 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:06:51 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156560/xinhua-world--summary-at-0700-gmt-march-14 <![CDATA[S. Korea's private education expenses hit record high in 2023]]> SEOUL, March 14 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's private education expenses hit a record high last year despite the falling number of students, statistical office data showed Thursday.

Spending on private after-school classes among primary, middle and high school students totaled 27.1 trillion won (20.6 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, up 4.5 percent compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Korea.

It]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156503/s-korea-private-education-expenses-hit-record-high-in-2023 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:06:12 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156503/s-korea-private-education-expenses-hit-record-high-in-2023 <![CDATA[4 carmakers in S. Korea to recall some 232,000 vehicles]]> SEOUL, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Four local and foreign carmakers in South Korea will voluntarily recall some 232,000 vehicles for manufacturing defects, the transport ministry said Thursday.

Hyundai Motor will recall 113,916 units of five different models, including Ioniq 5, for software error in the integrated charging control unit as well as 61,131 vehicles of Avante due to the shortage of durability in headlights]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156481/4-carmakers-in-s-korea-to-recall-some-232000-vehicles Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:31:09 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156481/4-carmakers-in-s-korea-to-recall-some-232000-vehicles <![CDATA[S. Korea's ICT export rises for 4th month in February]]> SEOUL, March 14 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's export of information and communication technology (ICT) products rose for the fourth straight month in February due to solid demand for locally-made semiconductors, government data showed Thursday.

ICT products shipment soared 29.1 percent over the year to 16.53 billion U.S. dollars in February, continuing to grow since November 2023, according to the Ministry of Trade,]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156439/s-korea-ict-export-rises-for-4th-month-in-february Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:31:10 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156439/s-korea-ict-export-rises-for-4th-month-in-february <![CDATA[S. Korea's tax revenue rises in January]]> SEOUL, March 14 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's tax revenue rose in the first month of this year due to jobs growth and consumption expansion, government data showed Thursday.

Tax revenue amounted to 45.9 trillion won (34.9 billion U.S. dollars) in January, up by 3.0 trillion won (2.3 billion dollars) compared to the same month of 2023, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Income tax revenue gained]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156398/s-korea-tax-revenue-rises-in-january Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:19:08 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156398/s-korea-tax-revenue-rises-in-january <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 14]]> BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.74

Euro 100 779.12

Japanese yen 100 4.8276

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.739

British pound 100 910.69

A]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:31:55 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 <![CDATA[3 dead, 1 missing as fishing boat sinks off S. Korea's southern coast]]> SEOUL, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Three sailors were confirmed dead, and one other remained missing, as a fishing boat sank off South Korea's southern coast, Yonhap news agency said Thursday.

The 139-ton trawler with 11 crew members on board, including four South Koreans, six Indonesians and one Vietnamese, sank in waters off an island in Tongyeong, about 330 km south of the capital Seoul.

A distress call was s]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156356/3-dead-1-missing-as-fishing-boat-sinks-off-s-korea-southern-coast Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:19:04 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156356/3-dead-1-missing-as-fishing-boat-sinks-off-s-korea-southern-coast <![CDATA[Olympic champion Chen Yufei reaches last 16 at All England Badminton]]> LONDON, March 13 (Xinhua) -- China's Olympic champion Chen Yufei beat Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam in straight sets in the women's singles first round at the All England Open Badminton Championships on Wednesday.

Chen suffered a tough defeat to one of her arch rivals Akane Yamaguchi of Japan 21-15, 18-21, 22-20 in the semifinals at the French Open last week. She came to Birmingham with blisters on her feet and co]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156329/olympic-champion-chen-yufei-reaches-last-16-at-all-england-badminton Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:19:06 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156329/olympic-champion-chen-yufei-reaches-last-16-at-all-england-badminton <![CDATA[South Korean defense chief orders plan to kill Kim Jong-un]]> Seoul's special forces have been tasked with preparing to "swiftly eliminate" North Korea's leaders if war breaks out

South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik has called for quickly killing North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and other top officials in Pyongyang in the event that war breaks out on the peninsula again. http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156712/south-korean-defense-chief-orders-plan-to-kill-kim-jong-un Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:59:21 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274156712/south-korean-defense-chief-orders-plan-to-kill-kim-jong-un <![CDATA[Seoul shares edge up Wednesday morning]]> SEOUL, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- South Korean stocks edged up late Wednesday morning, tracking overnight Wall Street gains driven by megacap tech stocks.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 7.13 points, or 0.27 percent, to 2,688.94 as of 11:20 am.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.61 percent, and the S&P 500 gained 1.12 percent. The Nasdaq Composit]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274155440/seoul-shares-edge-up-wednesday-morning Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:16:49 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274155440/seoul-shares-edge-up-wednesday-morning <![CDATA[Seoul shares up Tuesday morning]]> SEOUL, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- South Korean stocks traded higher late Tuesday morning on gains in tech, energy and other blue chips, Yonhap News Agency reported.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index had risen 10.22 points, or 0.38 percent, to 2,670.06 as of 11:20 am.

The local currency was trading at 1,312.55 won against the US dollar, down 2.25 won from the previous session's close.

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<![CDATA[Osan Air Base cuts ribbon on $17 million chapel in South Korea]]> CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea -Osan Air Base recently unveiled its $17 million chapel, heralding a new era of spiritual vitality, community connection, and enduring service. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 29, led by U.S. Air Force Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Randall Kitchens, brought together representatives from many units and the community to celebrate the new center of worship.

Col. William McKibban, 51st ]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274153908/osan-air-base-cuts-ribbon-on-17-million-chapel-in-south-korea Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:46:57 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274153908/osan-air-base-cuts-ribbon-on-17-million-chapel-in-south-korea <![CDATA[Seoul shares down late Monday]]> SEOUL, 11th March, 2024 (WAM) -- South Korean stocks traded lower late Monday morning due to losses in semiconductor and battery shares, state news agency (Yonhap) reported.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index had decreased 8.96 points, or 0.33 percent, to 2,671.39 as of 11:20 am.

The local currency was trading at 1,316.4 won against the US dollar, up 3.4 won from the previous session.

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<![CDATA[Seoul shares up Thursday morning]]> SEOUL, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- South Korean stocks traded higher late Thursday morning as US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted a rate cut may happen if there are more signs that inflation is slowing.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index had increased 6.15 points, or 0.23 percent, to 2,647.64 as of 11:20 am.

The local currency was trading at 1,329.5 won a]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274148867/seoul-shares-up-thursday-morning Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:28:01 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274148867/seoul-shares-up-thursday-morning <![CDATA[Dubai Derma 2024 highlights e-commerce role in boosting skin care sector]]> DUBAI, 6th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The activities of the Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Derma) 2024 continued during its second day at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), as the exhibition highlighted the cosmetics sectors and the export of skin care materials in South Korea, the world's third-largest cosmetics exporter

In this context, INDEX Trading and Investment announces toda]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274148415/dubai-derma-2024-highlights-e-commerce-role-in-boosting-skin-care-sector Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:54:49 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274148415/dubai-derma-2024-highlights-e-commerce-role-in-boosting-skin-care-sector <![CDATA[Seoul shares down on Wedesnday]]> SEOUL, 6th March, 2024 (WAM) -- South Korean stocks traded lower late Wednesday morning following losses from technology and insurance shares, state news agency (Yonhap) reported.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index had decreased 16.15 points, or 0.61 percent, to 2,633.25 as of 11:20 am.

The local currency was trading at 1,336.6 won against the US dollar, down 2.1 won from the previous session.]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274147622/seoul-shares-down-on-wedesnday Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:43:26 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274147622/seoul-shares-down-on-wedesnday <![CDATA[Seoul shares down Tuesday morning]]> SEOUL, 5th March, 2024 (WAM) -- South Korean stocks traded lower late Tuesday morning amid choppy trading as investors continued to seek profit, while financial shares limited the decline, state news agency (Yonhap) reported.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index had decreased 11.17 points, or 0.42 percent, to 2,663.1 as of 11:20 am.

Financial shares, on the other hand, gained ground, with KB Fin]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274146346/seoul-shares-down-tuesday-morning Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:17:45 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274146346/seoul-shares-down-tuesday-morning <![CDATA[Borouge expands global presence with new offices in Kenya and South Korea]]> ABU DHABI, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Borouge, a leading petrochemical company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, today announced that it has set up offices in Kenya and South Korea as part of its strategic initiative to expand its market share in high-growth geographies.

With a sales and marketing office in Singapore, Borouge's expanded, on-the-ground presence in Kenya and South ]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274141932/borouge-expands-global-presence-with-new-offices-in-kenya-and-south-korea Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:23:21 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274141932/borouge-expands-global-presence-with-new-offices-in-kenya-and-south-korea <![CDATA[Seoul shares down Thursday morning]]> SEOUL, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- South Korean stocks continued to trade lower late Thursday morning due to losses from tech and pharmaceutical shares.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 9.34 points, or 0.35 percent, to 2,642.95 as of 11:20 am.

The local currency was trading at 1,335.2 won against the US dollar, down 0.6 won from the previous session.

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<![CDATA[Minister Ng meets with Minister Cheong, South Korea's Minister for Trade]]> February 28, 2024 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Global Affairs Canada

On the margins of the World Trade Organization's (WTO's) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Minister Cheong, South Korea's recently appointed minister for trade.

During the meeting, the ministers talked about ]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274141980/minister-ng-meets-with-minister-cheong-south-korea-minister-for-trade Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:05:06 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274141980/minister-ng-meets-with-minister-cheong-south-korea-minister-for-trade <![CDATA[South Korea-UAE ties deepen with MC13, CEPA, industrial partnership: Korean Minister]]> By Binsal Abdulkader

ABU DHABI, 28th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The World Trade Organisation's (WTO) ongoing 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi is an opportunity for South Korea to further strengthen its ties with the UAE, Cheong Inkyo, South Korean Minister of Trade, told the Emirates New Agency (WAM).

"Korea is looking forward to leveraging MC13 as an opportunity to bolster the future-orientated]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274140136/south-korea-uae-ties-deepen-with-mc13-cepa-industrial-partnership-korean-minister Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:14:09 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274140136/south-korea-uae-ties-deepen-with-mc13-cepa-industrial-partnership-korean-minister <![CDATA[Seoul shares down on Tuesday morning]]> SEOUL, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- South Korean stocks traded slightly lower late Tuesday morning as investors were in cautious mode ahead of major US economic data releases later this week.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) had dropped 2.54 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,644.54 as of 11:20 am.

The local currency was trading at 1,331.10 won against the U]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274138848/seoul-shares-down-on-tuesday-morning Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:25:15 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274138848/seoul-shares-down-on-tuesday-morning <![CDATA[South Korea to invest 121.9 bln won in cloud computing industry]]> SEOUL, 26th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT said Monday it will invest 121.9 billion won (US$91.5 million) to bolster the local cloud computing industry this year

Yonhap News Agency quoted the ministry as saying that the budget marked a 17.2 billion won increase from the previous year's allocation.

The ministry said cloud technology plays a key role in advancing artifici]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274137659/south-korea-to-invest-1219-bln-won-in-cloud-computing-industry Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:15:10 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274137659/south-korea-to-invest-1219-bln-won-in-cloud-computing-industry <![CDATA[Seoul shares end lower on profit taking]]> SEOUL, 15th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Seoul shares closed lower Thursday as investors attempted to cash in recent gains, reported the Yonhap News Agency.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 6.62 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 2,613.80.

Trade volume was moderate at 607.8 million shares worth 10.25 trillion won (US$7.68 billion), with decliners outnumbering gainers 539 to 330.

Fore]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274127075/seoul-shares-end-lower-on-profit-taking Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:45:18 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274127075/seoul-shares-end-lower-on-profit-taking <![CDATA[South Korea defeats Australia, advances to AFC Asian Cup semi-finals]]> http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274117974/south-korea-defeats-australia-advances-to-afc-asian-cup-semi-finals Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:33:13 GMT http://www.seoulnews.net/news/274117974/south-korea-defeats-australia-advances-to-afc-asian-cup-semi-finals