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North Korea Fired Two Missiles, Says South Korea's Military

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 9, 2019

North Korea welcomed a US envoy's visit to Seoul by firing two missiles Thursday, the South's military said, in Pyongyang's second launch in less than a week as it seeks to up the ante in deadlocked nuclear negotiations with Washington.

North Korea Has Fired An "Unidentified Short-Range Missile", Says Seoul

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 4, 2019

North Korea launched an "unidentified short-range missile" towards the East Sea -- also known as Sea of Japan -- on Saturday, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

Royal Enfield Enters South Korea; Commences Operations With 3 Motorcycles

Sameer Contractor | Sunday April 21, 2019

hennai-based motorcycle maker, Royal Enfield has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific region entering the South Korean market. The company has partnered with Vintage Motors (Kiheung International) as its official distributor-partner in the country and will commence operations with the sale of three motorcycles from its complete line-up. Royal ...

'Gangnam Style' Sex Crime: K-Pop Scandals Uncover Dark Side Of Seoul

World News | Reuters | Monday April 15, 2019

On a recent weekend night, the dance floor at one of the hottest clubs in Seoul's swanky Gangnam district held only a few dozen people surrounded by mostly empty tables.

Kia To Showcase Three Concept Cars At The 2019 Seoul Motor Show

CarAndBike Team | Monday April 1, 2019

This concept is Kia's first pure electric four-door passenger car. The Imagine by Kia concept represents a more progressive Kia design language for the future, with intelligent reinterpretations of existing Kia motifs and a bodywork characterized by a blend of tautly-drawn sheet metal, crisp lines, and efficient aerodynamics.

Renault Samsung XM3 Unveiled At The 2019 Seoul Motor Show

CarAndBike Team | Friday March 29, 2019

Renault and Samsung who operate in a joint venture in the South Korean market have unveiled a new C-segment coupe SUV at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show. The Renault Samsung XM3 Inspire concept was first showcased at the Arkana concept last year at the Moscow Auto Show and has been rebadged for the South Korean market. To be specific, the second party in...

South Korea Professor Forced Students To Write Daughter's Thesis: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 26, 2019

A Seoul university professor forced students to write her daughter's thesis to gain entry to an elite dental school, a government report revealed on Tuesday, the latest scandal to hit South Korea's hyper-competitive education system.

North Korea Pulls Out Of Inter-Korean Liaison Office

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 22, 2019

North Korea pulled its staff out of an inter-Korean liaison office Friday, Seoul said, weeks after leader Kim Jong Un's summit with US President Donald Trump ended without agreement.

How Much PM Modi Donates And To Whom, His Office Lists In Tweets

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Wednesday March 6, 2019

Days after he was seen paying his respects to sanitation workers by washing their feet on national television, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office on Wednesday announced that he has donated Rs 21 lakh from his personal savings to the corpus fund for the welfare of those who toiled at the Kumbh Mela.

US, South Korea To End Key Joint Military Exercises

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 3, 2019

The US and South Korea will end their annual large-scale joint military exercises, Seoul's defence ministry confirmed Sunday.

Video: South Korean Children Sing 'Vaishnav Jan' To Honour PM Modi

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Saturday February 23, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received the Seoul Peace Prize from the South Korean government in recognition of his service to international cooperation, global growth and human development. In what was the highlight of the occasion, a group of children in colorful Indian attire, sang Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajan 'Vaishnav Jan Toh' to...

PM Modi, On Visit To South Korea, Awarded Seoul Peace Prize

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Friday February 22, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today received the Seoul Peace Prize from the South Korean government in recognition of his service to international cooperation, global growth and human development.

PM Modi Visits National Cemetery In Seoul, Pays Homage To Fallen Soldiers

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 22, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid a wreath at the national cemetery in Seoul and paid tribute to the fallen soldiers, including those who died in the Korean War. PM Modi arrived on a two-day visit to South Korea on Thursday to strengthen India's strategic ties with the country.

India, South Korea Sign 7 Pacts, PM Awarded Seoul Peace Prize: Highlights

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Friday February 22, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a two-day visit to South Korea was accorded a ceremonial welcome in Seoul this morning.

PM Modi Gifts Bodhi Tree Sapling To Mayor Of South Korean City

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Thursday February 21, 2019

On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to South Korea, he gifted a Bodhi tree sapling to the Mayor of Gimhae on Thursday as a mark of close ties between India and South Korea.