South Korea

Samsung officially names third-generation heir Lee Jae-yong as chairman

Lee's promotion is partially symbolic as he has helmed the Samsung group in his capacity as the electronics company's vice chairman since 2014, when his late father, former chairman Lee Kun-hee, suffered a heart attack.

Oct 27, 2022, 11:15 AM IST

Hyderabad bags 'World Green City Award 2022'; KCR says it has 'enhanced' Telangana’s pride

Hyderabad was the only Indian city to be nominated in the international award held in Jeju, South Korea

Oct 16, 2022, 09:25 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw recent 'tactical nuclear' drills: Report

North Korea Nuclear test: Tensions are escalating in the Korean peninsula as Kim-led North Korea launched several missile tests, including one that flew over neighbouring Japan.

 

 

Oct 10, 2022, 06:53 AM IST

US, South Korea retaliate against North Korea with test fire missiles

The missile launch was the allies second such response within 24 hours after North Korea launched a ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday morning

Oct 05, 2022, 10:03 AM IST

North Korea conducts 5th missile test in 10 days

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan in the Pacific Ocean. This is his fifth ballistic missile test in 10 days.

Oct 04, 2022, 12:30 PM IST

North Korea once again tested a ballistic missile

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan in the Pacific Ocean. This is his fifth ballistic missile test in 10 days.

Oct 04, 2022, 09:00 AM IST

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan, nearby buildings' residents evacuated

Japanese authorities issued a "J-alert" to residents in northeaster regions to evacuate to buildings nearby, the first such alert since 2017.

Oct 04, 2022, 07:30 AM IST

North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles into East Sea: South Korean military

"While strengthening our monitoring and vigilance, our military is maintaining a full readiness posture in close cooperation with the US," the JCS said in a text message sent to reporters.

Oct 01, 2022, 08:34 AM IST

North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles day before Kamla Harris' visit to Demilitarized Zone

Harris is to arrive in South Korea on Thursday for talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol and other officials. She also is to visit the tense border with North Korea

Sep 28, 2022, 20:26 PM IST

France, Germany send fighter jets to Indo-Pacific region amid rising tensions with China

During the three-day pilots will conduct almost 200 mid-air refuelling manoeuvres, said German air force chief Ingo Gerhartz. The deployment also includes detours to Japan and South Korea.

Aug 28, 2022, 23:53 PM IST

Deshhit: Why North Koreans started crying after hearing about Kim Jong?

Kim Yo Jong of Kim Jong's sister has made a big disclosure related to Kim Jong in front of the North Korean officials, after hearing that all the officers started crying. She told that Kim Jong had corona and hearing this the people of North Korea started shedding tears.

Aug 13, 2022, 00:00 AM IST

Independence Day 2022: Did you know these countries share their Independence Day with India on August 15 - Check list

Independence Day 2022: Not only India but North Korea, South Korea, Bahrain and Liechtenstein also celebrate their independence days on August 15. 

Aug 12, 2022, 22:11 PM IST

Samsung Bribery case: South Korea`s President Yoon Suk-yeol pardons Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y Lee

The pardon is largely symbolic, with Lee already out on parole after serving 18 months in jail for bribery relating to his time leading the world`s biggest smartphone and memory-chip maker.

Aug 12, 2022, 11:59 AM IST

South Korea: Severe flood damage in Seoul after record rains, 9 dead

The downpours had a devastating impact resulting in the death of humans and animals. A total of 9 people died while 17 others were injured. Seven people are reported missing, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters.

Aug 11, 2022, 17:14 PM IST

Record rain, flooding leave at least 7 dead in South Korean capital Seoul

In the Gangnam district, some buildings and stores were flooded and were without power, while cars, buses and subway stations were submerged, leaving people stranded.

Aug 09, 2022, 11:38 AM IST

South Korea’s first Lunar orbiter ‘Danuri’ is off to Moon

For the first time in history, South Korea’s first lunar orbiter has stepped to space exploration. The Korean orbiter is known as ‘Danuri,’ which is a portmanteau of the Korean word for the moon and enjoy.

Aug 05, 2022, 17:53 PM IST

South Korea launches first Moon mission on SpaceX rocket

South Korea's USD 180 million mission, the country's first step in lunar exploration, features a boxy, solar-powered satellite designed to skim just 100 km above the lunar surface.

Aug 05, 2022, 07:45 AM IST

Agenda India Ka: Will there be a third world war this time?

Despite all the threats from China, Speaker of the US Parliament Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. For 19 hours, Nancy Pelosi met with the President of Taiwan and the officials there. In such a situation, the biggest question is, what does Taiwan have that it can be seen challenging China.

Aug 03, 2022, 20:58 PM IST

Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has become the most talked about trip in the world.

US Parliament Speaker Nancy Pelosi has left for South Korea from Taiwan. With this, Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has become the most talked about trip in the world.

Aug 03, 2022, 17:18 PM IST

US Parliament Speaker Nancy Pelosi has left for South Korea from Taiwan

US Parliament Speaker Nancy Pelosi has left for South Korea from Taiwan. Meanwhile, he has also given a message to China. He has said that he will always support Taiwan.

Aug 03, 2022, 16:56 PM IST