Kim Jong Un's sister calls US-South Korea drills 'rehearsal' of nuclear war
This week Washington and Seoul will conduct preparations for the joint computer-simulated military exercises that will take place from August 16-26 without any real maneuvers.
Aug 10, 2021, 17:00 PM IST
North, South Korea agree to restore severed communication links as leaders seek to rebuild ties
This comes 13 months after North Korea cut off all communication lines with South Korea in protest over Seoul`s supposed failure to stop activists from sending anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets into the communist nation, Yonhap reported.
Jul 27, 2021, 10:07 AM IST
Kim Jong Un's sister ridicules US hopes for talks as allies, warns of disappointment
Kim Yo Jong, a senior official in the ruling party and sister of leader Kim Jong Un, released a statement in state media saying the United States appears to be interpreting signals from Pyongyang in a way that would lead to disappointment.
Jun 22, 2021, 15:28 PM IST
South Korean air force chief steps down after death, sexual abuse of army officer
The Chief of South Korean Air Force, Lee Seong-yong offered to step down a day after an air force master sergeant was arrested on charges of molesting and injuring a female colleague of the same rank in March.
Jun 04, 2021, 18:09 PM IST
North Korea condemns US termination of South Korean missile range guidelines, calls it hostile act
North Korea`s international affairs critic, Kim Myong Chol said that the US` termination of a guideline regarding the range of South Korean missiles shows Washington`s hostile policy towards Pyongyang and aims at triggering an arms race on the Korean Peninsula.
May 31, 2021, 17:10 PM IST
Korean Air gets 5-star Airline rating for COVID-19 safety
Korean Air received a 5-star airline rating by Skytrax, for the highest level of safety measures related to the prevention of COVID-19.
May 31, 2021, 12:53 PM IST
COVID-19: Last tranche of medical support arrives from South Korea to India
The government of the Republic of Korea has been supporting India by dispatching vital medical supplies to fight the COVID-19 pandemic since May 9. On Thursday (May 27), the last tranche of medical support including 8,500 antigen detection kits (for 212,500 tests) arrived at 6:30 pm at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.
May 27, 2021, 23:21 PM IST
South Korea lifts compulsion of mask for COVID-19 vaccinated residents
South Korea has removed the obligation to wear the mask for those who have been vaccinated or got at least first dose of vaccine.
May 26, 2021, 09:35 AM IST
COVID:19: Samsung Biologics signs vaccine production deal with Moderna
The deal is expected to contribute to the stable and speedy supply of the Moderna vaccine in South Korea.
May 23, 2021, 11:17 AM IST
South Korea extends strict quarantine measures for 3 weeks to curb COVID-19 infections
South Korea declares extension of tightened quarantine measures for three more weeks amid the surge in COVID-19 infections, especially in the Seoul metropolitan area.
May 21, 2021, 14:06 PM IST
China shows interest in working with Russia on Arctic Station Project
China is showing interest in building the Snowflake International Arctic Station in cooperation with Russia that will be powered by renewable energy sources and hydrogen fuel.
May 13, 2021, 12:03 PM IST
COVID-19: South Korea delivers first batch of medical assistance to India
"The first consignment of oxygen cylinders, concentrators and negative pressure carriers departed Incheon to India today," the Indian Embassy in Seoul said in a tweet.
May 09, 2021, 16:01 PM IST
Singapore sends oxygen cylinders to support India's fight against COVID-19, South Korea promises help too
Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Maliki Osman handed over the two planeloads of oxygen cylinders to India's High Commissioner P Kumaran at Paya Lebar Air Base on Wednesday morning.
Apr 28, 2021, 12:16 PM IST
South Korea concerned, US confident, over Japan's contaminated water discharge
South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong and U.S. climate envoy John Kerry met to discuss international efforts to tackle global warming. South Korea raised its concern over Japan's decision to discharge nuclear water into the sea on which the US showed its confidence in the Japanese government's transparency in the process.
Apr 18, 2021, 12:16 PM IST
Oscar-nominated film 'Minari' in Indian theatres on April 16
The Academy Award-nominated film "Minari" is all set to release in India on April 16.
Apr 01, 2021, 14:56 PM IST
Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane leaves for South Korea on a three-day visit
Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane has left for South Korea on a three-day visit, where he will meet several military officers of South Korea.
Dec 28, 2020, 08:58 AM IST
Amid concerns over new UK COVID-19 strain, South Korea deploys 5G tech for detection at airport
South Korea has introduced MEC technology at Incheon International Airport to operate an artificial intelligence (AI) system that screens potential Covid-19 patients in a move to step up preventative measures against the pandemic.
Dec 24, 2020, 09:52 AM IST
India, South Korea hold talks on starting a Transport Air Bubble arrangement
India and South Korea are holding talks on starting transport air bubble arrangements between the 2 countries for the movement of people.
Dec 24, 2020, 07:54 AM IST
South Korea scrambles jets as Chinese, Russian aircraft enter air defence zone
South Korea said it scrambled fighter jets in response to an intrusion into its air defence identification zone by 19 Russian and Chinese military aircraft on Tuesday.
Dec 23, 2020, 15:20 PM IST
US returns 12 out-of-use military bases on Korean Peninsula to Seoul
The United Staes returned 1 closed military bases to South Korean government. Washington, for the first time, handed over military sites at the Yongsan Garrison complex that used to serve as US military headquarters to Seoul.
Dec 11, 2020, 17:38 PM IST
