Trump says South Korea, Japan will pay billions 'upfront' in investment

U.S. President Donald Trump insisted that South Korea would provide billions of dollars in investments "upfront", despite ...

Miracle under threat: South Korea’s birth rate collapse could undo decades of growth

South Korea’s fertility rate rose slightly to 0.74 in 2024, but it remains the lowest among OECD countries. The replacement ...
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Seoul official hints at US-North Korea meeting this year

A Seoul foreign ministry official said such talks could take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ...

South Korea scrambles to restore services after major state data centre fire

A major fire at South Korea's national data centre has crippled some government online services and internal networks, prompting a race on Saturday to bring the systems back online and a probe of what ...

South Korea legalises tattooing by non-medical professionals after three decades of ban

South Korea has passed landmark legislation to legalise tattooing by non-medical professionals, ending more than 30 years of ...

South Korea is the fastest-growing tourism destination on the planet, but it comes at a cost

“South Korea is InsideAsia’s fastest-growing destination.” So, what’s behind this sudden obsession with South Korea? Much of ...

LVMH Bets on South Korea to Spur Growth on US, China Uncertainty

LVMH is ramping up its expansion in South Korea, with the luxury conglomerate looking to diversify its global presence as ...

Why U.S.’s Trade Pact With South Korea Has Gotten Messier

The White House is looking to fine-tune the deal with Seoul after President Trump announced a $350 billion agreement in July.

Raids, fines and secrecy: Inside the hidden, illegal world of tattooing in South Korea

South Korean tattoo artists have operated in the shadows for decades. But that could soon change as the country’s parliament ...