South Korea

South Korean Man Dies After Self-Immolation In Front Of Japanese Embassy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday July 19, 2019

A South Korean man died on Friday after setting himself on fire in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul, police said, amid ongoing trade and diplomatic disputes with Tokyo.

Japan-South Korea Dispute Spurs Worries of 'Never Seen Before' Chip Price Spike

Reuters | Thursday July 18, 2019

Memory chip spot prices have risen for the first time this year, indicating grim warnings of "never seen before" spikes and a supply disruption could come to pass as a dispute between South Korea and Japan drags on.

Samsung Reportedly Cuts Exynos Production Amid South Korea-Japan Trade Feud

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 17, 2019

The launch of Samsung's next flagship - the Galaxy Note 10 - is likely to get delayed as the tech major is reportedly slowing down the production of its top tier Exynos 9825 chipset for the handset.

Toxic Employers Face Jail As South Korea Tackles Workplace Bullying

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 15, 2019

After enduring months of constant harassment at work, South Korean office worker Christine Jung finally confronted her aggressor -- only to be fired and sued for defamation by her employer.

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Variant Spotted on Geekbench With Snapdragon 855 SoC, 6GB of RAM

Aman Rashid | Thursday July 11, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G was recently listed on Geekbench. The listing shows that the phone will come with a Snapdragon 855 SoC under the hood coupled with 6GB of RAM.

South Korean Follows Parents In Rare Defection To North Korea: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 8, 2019

A South Korean man has defected to North Korea, following in the footsteps of his political parents who also made a high-profile switch of allegiance in the 1980s, according to Pyongyang's state media.

Samsung Sued by Australian Regulator Over Misleading Water Resistance Ads for Galaxy Smartphones

Reuters | Thursday July 4, 2019

Australia's competition regulator said on Thursday it is suing the local unit of South Korea's Samsung, alleging it misled consumers by promoting its Galaxy smartphones as water-resistant.

US Senate Passes Proposal To Give India The Same Status As 'NATO Ally'

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 2, 2019

The US Senate has passed a legislative provision that brings India at par with America's NATO allies and countries like Israel and South Korea for increasing defence cooperation.

Japan Restricts Export of Some Materials Used in Smartphones to South Korea

Reuters | Monday July 1, 2019

Japan will tighten restrictions on exports of high-tech materials used in smartphone displays and chips to South Korea in response to a South Korean ruling on war-time forced labour, the industry ministry said on Monday.

Donald Trump Calls Daughter Ivanka, Mike Pompeo "Beauty And The Beast"

World News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Sunday June 30, 2019

Whether he is tweeting from his bed late at night or wrapping up a historical visit to North Korea, US President Donald Trump never fails to raise a few eyebrows with his off-hand attempts at humour. Mr Trump did it again today as he invited his daughter, Ivanka Trump, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the stage while visiting the Osan Air Base...

Trump Tours Demilitarised Zone Ahead Of Meeting With Kim Jong Un

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 30, 2019

US President Donald Trump arrived Sunday in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Korean peninsula ahead of a meeting with the North's leader Kim Jong Un.

"Say Hello": Donald Trump Invites Kim Jong Un To Demilitarised Zone Meeting

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 29, 2019

US President Donald Trump on Saturday invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to meet for a historic handshake at the demilitarised zone that divides the Korean peninsula, and said he would have "no problem" stepping over the border.

Trump Says Open To Meeting Kim Jong Un At North-South Korea Border

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 29, 2019

US President Donald Trump on Saturday invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to meet for a historic handshake at the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea, in what he said was a spontaneous offer.

PM Modi Meets South Korea President, Discusses Ways To Enhance Trade Ties

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 28, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met South Korean President Moon Jae-in and discussed ways to enhance trade, economic and people-to-people relations.

North Korea Says Time Running Out For Talks As US Envoy Due In South

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 27, 2019

Time is running out for the United States to formulate a new strategy to revive denuclearisation talks, a senior North Korean diplomat said on Thursday, as a U.S. envoy for North Korea is due to visit South Korea ahead of President Donald Trump's trip.