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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicSouth korea

Topic: south korea

South Korea announces ‘watch-list’ of banned items for third-party export to North Korea

The list specifically targets North Korea's satellite development after Pyongyang said it will develop a new spy satellite by April this year.

‘Dangerous provocative’, says North Korea over US-South Korea joint military drills

North Korea's ambassador warned that recent military action by US and South Korea could lead to a crisis, adding that the countries appeared to be preparing for a war of aggression.

Created by web designers & AI, South Korean girl band offers glimpse into metaverse

The group's almost human-like avatars provide an early glimpse of how the metaverse is likely to evolve as South Korea's entertainment and tech industries join hands.

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol to visit Japan – first state visit by a Korean president in 12 yrs

He will hold a summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida. The visit will be an important milestone in the development of relations between the two nations, Yoon's office said.

South Korea appeals court order to compensate Vietnam war victim, says defence ministry

Seoul Central District Court in February ordered govt to provide 30 million won in compensation & additional funds for delay to Nguyen Thi Thanh, a survivor of Vietnam War.

South Korea to halt WTO dispute process, in talks with Japan to lift export curbs

South Korean tech firms such as Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, SK Hynix Inc and LG Display Co Ltd were among companies widely expected to be affected by the curbs.

South Korea announces to resolve forced labour dispute with Japan, says will not use their funds

The dispute over colonial-era forced labour has been a source of dispute between the US allies, overshadowing the neighbours' political and trade relations for years.

US, South Korea to conduct large-scale combined military drills in March

The exercises, dubbed 'Freedom Shield', will be held from 13 to 23 March to strengthen the allies' combined defensive posture, the 2 militaries said in a statement.

South Korea says cooperation with US, Japan important than ever to overcome North Korea’s threats

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said Japan has transformed from a militaristic aggressor of the past into a partner that shares the same universal values.

Naatu Naatu South Korean embassy is pure Gangnam-style public diplomacy. Lesson for India

Time is ripe for India to establish a working group on public diplomacy with South Korea and learn from the Asian tiger economy.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.