South Korea foreign minister says rough agreement on security reached with U.S.

SEOUL--South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said his country and the United States had reached a rough agreement on security in tandem with ongoing tariff negotiations, Yonhap news agency reported. In an interview published on Thursday, Cho also...

South Korea’s Defence Chief, US Army Secretary Discuss Drone Cooperation

Seoul: South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and US Secretary of Army Daniel Driscoll held talks Thursday, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas including the arms industry and drone development, the defence ministry...

South Korea says no response yet from US on trade proposals, after rough agreement on security

By Ju-min Park and Joyce Lee South Korea says no response yet from US on trade proposals, after rough agreement on security SEOUL -South Korea has delivered its proposals on a trade deal to the U.S., including its request for a currency swap line,...

South Korean firms show interest in Amaravati’s smart city and infrastructure projects

The delegation also met Philip Yun, chairman of Global Theme Park Resort Holdings (GTRH), to discuss smart cities, waste-to-energy solutions, and tourism infrastructure. South Korea-based multinational Kunhwa Engineering and Consulting Company...

Indonesia’s second test pilot flies KF-21 Fighter front seat in South Korea validating stability ...

The Indonesian Air Force said a second TNI-AU test pilot flew from the front seat of a twin-seat KF-21 Boramae prototype in South Korea on Sept. 30, 2025, with KAI test pilot Koh Hwi Seok in the rear; the one-hour sortie stayed between...

Tidal Transit sets sail for South Korea

Representatives from Tidal Transit, the leading supplier of purpose-design crew transfer vessels (CTVs) for the offshore wind industry, will travel to Busan in October 2025 to accelerate the company’s expansion into South Korea. This follows the...

Japan and South Korea advance their respective Aegis destroyer capabilities

Current and future Aegis destroyers from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) are set to advance with a series of milestones achieved this month. The JMSDF’s JS Chokai, a Kongo-class Aegis destroyer,...

Tidal Transit sets sail for South Korean offshore wind market 

02 Oct 2025by David Foxwell Representatives from British crew transfer vessel (CTV) operator Tidal Transit are to travel to Busan this month to accelerate the company’s expansion in South Korea The visit follows the recent signing of a memorandum...

Indonesia to Receive Six More South Korean KAI T-50i Jets for Training and Light Combat

Indonesia will begin taking delivery of six additional KAI T-50i Golden Eagle trainers, with the first two aircraft arriving in November 2025. The order, placed in 2021, enhances pilot training and light-attack capacity as Jakarta modernizes its...

India launches antidumping investigation on solar encapsulants from South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand

The petition was supported by two other companies, Vishakha Renewables and Navitas Alpha Renewables. According to the petition from RenewSys, the goods that are allegedly dumped into India are “identical to the goods produced by the domestic...

Hilton Announces Partnership with INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a landmark agreement between its flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, one of Asia’s premier leisure destinations. INSPIRE Entertainment Resort will continue to...

36 Hours in Busan, South Korea: Things to Do and See

9 a.m. Have an award winner’s coffee Busan has a thriving coffee scene. One of the nation’s leading names is Momos Coffee, a cafe and roastery chain that has grown since 2007 from a 142-square-foot takeout shop to four locations in Busan. Part of...

South Korea's Inflation Rebounds, But Not Enough To Halt Rate Cuts

Summary South Korea's inflation remained around 2% and exports weakened quite dramatically in September, supporting the argument for rate cuts. However, a renewed rise in property prices in Seoul could delay the timing. We believe that the recent...

South Korea's consumer price increases 2% in September

South Korea's consumer prices grew by more than 2% in September, returning to the 2% range after one month, largely due to rising prices of essential food items, data showed Thursday. Consumer prices, a key gauge of inflation, increased 2.1 % from...

South Korea prepares for possible Northern attack during Taiwan war

South Korea’s military is quietly preparing for what it sees as a deeply troubling possibility: that North Korea could use a future conflict over Taiwan as an opportunity to attack the South or destabilize the Korean Peninsula while U.S. forces...

“Residents Fear A Toxic Future”: South Korea Unveils $580.7 Million Hydrogen Power Plant Amid Fierce Debate Over Grey Fuel

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 South Korea is building the world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell power plant to provide clean energy. 🏠 The plant will power approximately 270,000 households annually with sustainable electricity. 💰 A significant $580.7 million...

India explores carbon credit deals with Singapore, Sweden and South Korea after deal with Japan

Such agreements are meant to promote low-carbon projects, share emission reductions, and advance the climate targets under the Paris Agreement. For India, these deals promise access to clean technology and climate finance while also strengthening...

Egypt-South Korea trade exchange hits $1.6bln in 2024: Kouchouk

Arab Finance: The trade volume between Egypt and South Korea increased to $1.6 billion in 2024, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced during a conference on “Korea–Egypt Economic Partnership and Cooperation”. Kouchouk affirmed Egypt’s keenness...

U.S. approves Maverick missile sale to South Korea

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of AGM-65G2 Maverick laser-guided missiles and associated support valued at approximately $34 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)...

South Korea’s property market rally clouds case for central bank rate cut

[SEOUL] South Korea’s property market extended its rally to a 35th week, with price gains accelerating despite government measures to cool demand – complicating the case for the central bank to cut borrowing costs to support the economy. Apartment...