GM Korea to Increase Production amid Exit Rumors

GM Korea has dismissed rumors that General Motors(GM) will leave South Korea due to uncertainty stemming from the United States’ tariff policies. Gustavo Colossi, vice president of sales, service and marketing at GM Korea, said Wednesday during a media …

US flies long-range bombers in drill with South Korea as North marks key anniversary

South Korea to boost support of semiconductor industry in the face of Trump’s tariffs

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Tuesday it will expand its financial support package for its crucial semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won (about $23 billion) in part of efforts to address uncertainties posed by the Trump administration’s …

Cooperation between China, North Korea and Russia threatens Pacific

The top US military leader in the Pacific, Admiral Samuel Paparo, has issued a stark warning to senators about the growing security risks in the Indo-Pacific region posed by the deepening military cooperation between China, North Korea and Russia. Speaking …

Hollow victory: Drug dealer’s arrest exposes N. Korea’s enforcement challenges

A man in his 40s has been arrested for years of drug dealing in Hoeryong, North Hamgyong province. According to a Daily NK source in North Hamgyong province recently, the suspect—identified only as Mr. A, originally from Hamhung in South Hamgyong province— …

South Korea’s Amorepacific Weighs Faster US Manufacturing Pivot

South Korea’s leading cosmetics maker Amorepacific Corp. is accelerating efforts to bring manufacturing to the US as Donald Trump’s tariff blitz threatens to upend the company’s reliance on its major manufacturing hubs in Asia. The urgency comes as the …

Apple blocks KuCoin, MEXC, and 14 other crypto exchanges in South Korea

KuCoin, along with MEXC and 12 other crypto exchanges, have been removed from Apple’s App Store in South Korea for operating without registration. According to an April 14 report from South Korea’s Financial Services Commission, Apple began blocking access …

Thousands of missing and kidnapped children in South Korea between 1960 and 2000

When a child disappears in a society, even if it is tribal, there is an unimaginable pain among those who are part of their intimate family circle. The BBC, in its news, on April 5 reported on one of those cases, which causes the shrink of the soul. Shin …

Fun in Korea: 5 great walks by Camp Carroll

Chilgokgun is full of wonderful walks and these ones will take you to this Korean region’s many reservoirs. Trails vary from easy to moderate, and in a couple of cases, can be slightly strenuous. Looking for a change of pace? There are some great walks to …

South Korea offers UAE key role in KF-21 fighter program

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates are strengthening military ties through new agreements involving the Cheongung-II air defense system and the KF-21 fighter jet, according to South Korea’s Air Force. On Tuesday, South Korean Air Force Chief of Staff …