South Korea

"We're Coming For You": US, South Korea Lead Global Crackdown On Child Porn

World News | Spencer S. Hsu, The Washington Post | Thursday October 17, 2019

US and international law enforcement authorities have shut down one of the world's largest child pornography websites after a raid and the arrest of Jong Woo Son, the underground site's alleged South Korea-based administrator, federal officials said Wednesday.

Xiaomi Says Widening India Product Range To Shed Budget Image

Business | Reuters | Wednesday October 16, 2019

Xiaomi, which began selling devices in India in 2014, has outflanked South Korea's Samsung Electronics as India's top smartphone player, according to tech research firm Counterpoint.

World Cup Qualifiers: No Goals, No Fans, No TV: Koreas Draw In Blacked-Out Match

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 15, 2019

The FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifier between North Korea and South Korea had no live broadcast, no supporters and no foreign media in attendance.

Woman Helps Old Age Residents "Explore" World With Goggle Headsets

World News | Lauren Lumpkin, The Washington Post | Tuesday October 15, 2019

Jim Halsey, 83, has traveled to Japan and South Korea, through Europe and Central America. One recent day, he squatted in a narrow, wooden boat and watched as an elephant trudged through a swamp in Botswana.

Cyber-Bullied K-Pop Star Sulli, 25, Found Dead At Home In South Korea

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 14, 2019

A popular K-pop star who had long been the target of abusive online comments was found dead at her home Monday, South Korean police said.

Samsung Is Pouring $11 Billion Into Next-Generation Displays

Sohee Kim, Bloomberg | Friday October 11, 2019

Samsung's investment was presented as a move to reorganize the display industry while maintaining Samsung's global lead and South Korea's established dominance.

US, Japan, South Korea Discuss North Korean Denuclearization

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 9, 2019

Officials from the United States, Japan and South Korea met in Washington on Tuesday to discuss North Korean denuclearization, just days after negotiations between the US and North Korea broke down in Sweden.

Joker Box Office: $5.4 Million Opening in 4 Markets Including India

Akhil Arora | Friday October 4, 2019

Joker has gotten off to a $5.4 million start at the worldwide box office, thanks to openings in four markets and early previews. That includes South Korea, India, Indonesia, and Belgium.

North Korea Fires 'Projectiles' After Saying Will Talk To US

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 2, 2019

North Korea on Wednesday fired "projectiles" toward the sea, South Korea's military said, a day after Pyongyang signalled a resumption of nuclear talks with the US.

Nissan Motor's South Korean Unit Denies Report Of Pullout

Reuters | Monday September 30, 2019

Nissan Motor's South Korean unit on Monday denied an earlier media report that the automaker may be pulling out of the country.

North Korea Fires Projectiles After Offering Talks With US: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 10, 2019

North Korea on Tuesday fired projectiles toward the sea, South Korea's military said, hours after Pyongyang said it is willing to hold working-level talks with the United States in late September.

Asian Equity Valuations Fall To Lowest In 3 Months In August

Business | Thomson Reuters | Monday September 9, 2019

China, Hong Kong and South Korea were the lowest-cost shares in the region, with P/E multiples of about 11 or less.

Nissan Mulls Pulling Out Of South Korea As Trade Tensions Rise

Reuters | Sunday September 8, 2019

Nissan Motor Co. is considering pulling out of South Korea, the Financial Times reported on Friday, as political and trade tensions between Japan and South Korea have caused sales of Japanese products in the neighboring country to plummet. Nissan and other Japanese firms have been a casualty of consumer boycotts of products ranging from cars to bee...

Rajnath Singh Visits Demilitarised Zone Where Kim Jong Un, Moon Jae In Met

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 7, 2019

On the last day of his trip to South Korea, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday visited the demilitarised zone where North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met South Korean President Moon Jae-in in April last year, ending decades-long hostilities between the two neighbours.

Nissan Mulls Pulling Out Of South Korea As Trade Tensions Rise: Report

Reuters | Saturday September 7, 2019

Nissan Motor Co is considering pulling out of South Korea, the Financial Times reported on Friday, as political and trade tensions between Japan and South Korea have caused sales of Japanese products in the neighboring country to plummet.