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South Korea approves bigger extra budget of $9.7 billion as economy falters
South Korea's parliament approved a supplementary government budget on Thursday of 13.8 trillion won ($9.7 billion) to ...
South Korea’s unique housing culture has inspired a major new exhibition
A new show by the Korean-born contemporary artist Do Ho Suh at London’s Tate Modern gallery explores the transience of home.
North Korea and Russia Cement Ties With First Road Bridge
The two countries have vowed to expand bilateral relations after North Korea sent troops and weapons in support of Russia’s ...
South Korea's finance minister offers to resign
South Korea's finance minister Choi Sang-mok offered to resign, the ministry said on Thursday, as parliament was set to vote ...
US Updates Travel Warning for North Korea
The U.S. has updated its travel advisory for North Korea, warning Americans not to travel the country under any circumstances ...
South Korea's Deadly Fires Made Twice as Likely by Climate Change, Researchers Say
South Korea normally experiences cold dry winters and rapid increases in temperature in March and April, making it vulnerable ...
South Korea's finance chief Choi Sang-mok retakes charge of the country
In the latest twist and turn to South Korea's political turmoil, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will inherit the role of ...
North Korea and Russia begin building their first road link
North Korea and Russia have begun building their first road link, the two countries announced, hailing the construction of a ...
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North Korea Has Industrialized Taking Remote IT Tech Jobs
North Korean operatives have been part of a government-run initiative to secure remote IT-related roles across a range of ...
South Korea exports beat forecast as chips soar, but outlook uncertain
South Korea's exports were unexpectedly resilient in April, buoyed by strong demand for semiconductors despite the drag from ...