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Tottenham Star Son Heung-Min Returns To South Korea For "Personal Reasons"

Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 29, 2020

Son Heung-min has been recovering after suffering a fractured arm during Tottenham's win at Aston Villa on February 16.

North Korea Fires Two "Ballistic Missiles" Into Sea: Seoul

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 29, 2020

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Sunday, the fourth such launch this month as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.

North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 21, 2020

North Korea on Saturday fired two projectiles presumed to be short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, Seoul's military said.

Formula E Season Temporarily Suspended Over Coronavirus Pandemic

Edited By Sameer Contractor | Friday March 13, 2020

There's more bad news from the world of motorsport. Formula E and the FIA have announced that the 2019/2020 season of the electric motorsport series has been temporarily suspended for the next two months.

North Korea Fires Three Projectiles: South Korean Military

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 9, 2020

North Korea fired three unidentified projectiles into the sea on Monday, Seoul's military said, the second such weapons test by Pyongyang in a week.

South Korean City Seeks Murder Charges Against Sect Founder Over Coronavirus

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 2, 2020

Seoul's city government has asked prosecutors to press charges, including murder, against the founder of a secretive religious sect for failing to cooperate in containing the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

7 Must-Do Things In Seoul That Will Win Your Soul

Sulakshna Wadhwa | Wednesday February 12, 2020

If Seoul is on your mind, here are 7 must-do things in Seoul that will win your soul

Hyundai To Introduce New Mobility Service In India In Collaboration With Ola This Year

Edited By Sameer Contractor | Friday January 3, 2020

The Hyundai Motor Group venturing into the shared mobility business in collaboration with Ola in India this year. Euisun Chung, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Hyundai Motor Group announced the company's foray into new business operations, technologies and mobility solutions globally at the recent new year's address at the company's headquarters in ...

Hyundai To Launch 44 New Electrified Vehicles Globally By 2025

Edited By Sameer Contractor | Friday January 3, 2020

Hyundai Motor Group plans to go big in the electric vehicle segment and has revealed its product strategy until 2025 that will include 44 electrified vehicles. The expansive product line-up will include both electric and hybrid vehicles, and the company plans to invest about 100 trillion Korean Won over the next five years in the process, which wil...

South Korea, US Fail To Reach Cost Sharing Deal For US Troops

World News | Reuters | Thursday December 19, 2019

South Korea and the United States failed on Wednesday to reach an agreement over Seoul's contribution towards hosting some 28,500 US troops, ending two days of talks that were the last before their existing deal expires on December 31.

Seoul Appoints 'Mr Smile' As Prime Minister

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 18, 2019

South Korean President Moon Jae-in appointed an anodyne former parliamentary speaker known as 'Mr Smile' as prime minister on Tuesday, after a previous cabinet appointment triggered a corruption scandal and mass protests.

5 Best Places To Visit When In Incheon, South Korea

Plavaneeta Borah | Friday December 6, 2019

Top five attractions in Incheon, which is a short drive away from Seoul, the capital city of South Korea

North Korea Fires "Unidentified Projectile": South Korea

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 28, 2019

North Korea fired an "unidentified projectile" on Thursday -- the Thanksgiving holiday in the US -- Seoul said, as nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington remain deadlocked.

K-Pop Star Goo Hara, 28, Found Dead At Home In Seoul

World News | Min Joo Kim, Simon Denyer, The Washington Post | Monday November 25, 2019

K-pop star Goo Hara was found dead at her home on Sunday, South Korean police confirmed.

'Not Right Time' Says North On South Korea ASEAN Summit Invite: Report

World News | Reuters | Thursday November 21, 2019

North Korea rejected an invitation for leader Kim Jong Un to attend a planned summit in Seoul with Southeast Asian nations next week, saying "now is not the time" due to strained ties, North Korean state media reported on Thursday.