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‘Key’ to US-North Korea meeting lies in Trump’s ‘determination’: South Korean minister
ISTANBUL The “key” to a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “lies in the determination” of Trump, a top South Korean official said Tuesday. “Based on the analysis of open information and data, both the US...

South Korea flags Hyundai US investment amid trade tensions
On the Dash: Hyundai’s $11.6 billion U.S. investment plan drew concern from Seoul due to ongoing U.S.-South Korea tariff talks. The timing of the investment follows a Georgia factory raid and could weaken South Korea’s negotiating position....
80 South Koreans held by Cambodia's General Department of Immigration: spokesperson
PHNOM PENH, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Some 80 South Korean nationals have been held by Cambodia's General Department of Immigration, and they declined to go back to their country, a Cambodian spokesperson said on Tuesday. The 80 South Korean nationals...

South Korea: Russia could have helped North Korea create a new intercontinental missile
North Korea likely received technological assistance from Russia in developing its new “Hwasong-20” intercontinental ballistic missile. This was stated by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea Jin Yong Soon, Yonhap reports. A...

South Korea vs Paraguay LIVE Score Updates: Advantage for Asians (1-0)
End of the match: With goals from Eom and Hyeon Gyu Oh, South Korea defeated Paraguay 2-0. The Asians recovered from the crushing 5-0 defeat they suffered against Brazil a few days ago. For the Guaraníes, they leave Asia with a draw and a loss. In...

South Korea Vs Paraguay LIVE Score, International Friendly 2025: Eom’s Goal The Difference In Tactical Half, KOR 1-0 PRY
South Korea Vs Paraguay LIVE Score, International Friendly 2025: South Korea's Son Heung-min celebrates after scoring the goal against Chile during a football friendly. South Korea vs Paraguay LIVE Score, International Friendly 2025: Hello and...

LG Electronics India’s stellar 50% premium listing: $13 billion giant more valuable than South Korean parent! Top 5 takeaways
LG IPO performance stands as the most impressive among Indian offerings exceeding one billion dollars since 2021. (AI image) LG Electronics India on Tuesday had a stellar listing on the stock exchanges NSE and BSE, debuting at a whopping premium...

Mearsheimer’s ‘optimism’ and South Korea’s dilemma
The World Knowledge Forum was held on October 10, 2025, in Seoul. One of the headline speakers on the panel “The Future of the Global Geoeconomic Order” was political scientist John Mearsheimer, known worldwide as a leading realist thinker. His...

China sanctions 5 US subsidiaries of South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean
Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Beijing imposed sanctions on 5 U.S. subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean on Tuesday, accusing them of backing a US government probe into the shipping industry, amid ongoing trade tensions...

South Korean Intelligence: Russia May Have Assisted North Korea with Technology for Hwasong-20 Intercontinental Missile
North Korea (DPRK) has likely received technical assistance from Russia to develop the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile, which is capable of targeting locations in the United States. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South...

South Korean embassy launches fundraising for Gen...
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kathmandu held a solemn memorial on October 11, 2025, honouring those affected by the Gen Z movement of September 8–9. Leading the Korean community in Nepal, the embassy expressed deep...

South Korea’s new climate minister casts fresh uncertainty over nuclear policy
South Korea’s new climate minister Kim Sung-hwan has reignited debate over the country’s nuclear policy, saying the country should use nuclear power as a form of “supplementary energy source”, a remark that appears to diverge from President Lee...

Europe to India and LPGA to South Korea, PGA Tour Champions begins postseason
European Tour DP WORLD INDIA CHAMPIONSHIP Site: New Delhi, India. Course: Delhi GC. Yardage: 6,912. Par: 72. Prize money: $4… European Tour DP WORLD INDIA CHAMPIONSHIP Site: New Delhi, India. Course: Delhi GC. Yardage: 6,912. Par: 72. Prize money:...

Binance Poised for South Korea Reentry as Oversight Softens
TL;DR Binance could regain full access to South Korean traders by late 2025 after the Financial Intelligence Unit resumes reviewing its controlling stake in Gopax. The US $4.3 billion settlement with American regulators has eased compliance...

South Korea to revive foundation supporting suspended inter-Korean factory complex
The South Korean government plans to reinstate a now-defunct foundation supporting the Kaesong Industrial Complex as part of its efforts to reopen the suspended inter-Korean factory zone in the North Korean border town of Kaesong, Unification...

China sanctions 5 US units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by Washington (Business)
China’s Commerce Ministry said Tuesday it was banning dealings by Chinese companies with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean in the latest swipe by Beijing at U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to rebuild the industry in...

Trump’s China negotiations must strengthen accountability in South Korea
American foreign policy is at a tipping point. President Donald Trump’s “America First” vision and the policies that flow from this have had mixed results on the international stage. For example, while some tariffs have resulted in seemingly...
India initiates probe into rising imports of non-phthalate plasticizers from South Korea
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) India has initiated a probe to ascertain if a significant spurt in imports of a chemical, used in the plastic industry, from South Korea is impacting the domestic producers. A complaint regarding this has been filed under...
Binance Edges Closer to South Korea Return as FIU Resumes GOPAX Review
Binance çould return to South Korea. | Credit: CCN. Key Takeaways Binance could re-enter South Korea as the FIU resumes its review of the stalled GOPAX acquisition. The 2023 deal had been frozen due to Binance’s U.S. legal battles, now largely...

North Korea's Kim, Trump could meet on sidelines of APEC summit in South Korea: Unification minister
Published: 14 Oct. 2025, 21:43 Unification Minister Chung Dong-young speaks during a parliamentary audit session on Oct. 14. [YONHAP] North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific...