South Korea
South Korea to unveil USD 650 b. mega semiconductor, AI projects in manufacturing 'great leap'
The announcement would mark President Lee Jae Myung's boldest push yet to align South Korea's AI and chip ambitions with his pledge to narrow regional disparities with a "great leap"
South Korea planning to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea
Drama in Seoul: The trading in South Korea was halted twice
South Korea's military says it detained a North Korean soldier near border
Heavy smokers may need 25 years for heart disease risk to match that of non-smokers after quitting
Study reveals ex-smokers with over eight pack-years have similar heart attack risk as current smokers.
Intruder breaks into Seoul Israeli Embassy, causes property damage - report
There were no subsequent reports of anyone wounded from the incident. However, the report noted, at the time, that the intruder had not been found.
North Korean troops in Russia readying for combat in Ukraine war, S.Korea says
South Korea will respond to the North's activities with all available means, it added, without elaborating on what actions it might take.
North Korea set to blow up cross-border roads with South amid drone row, Seoul says
The South Korean military spokesperson warned that North Korea was making preparations to blow up the border as soon as Monday.
First Israel studies center opens in South Korea amid anti-Israel protests
Pro-Palestinians protestors unsuccessfully appealed to the heads of the university to sever all ties with Israel, starting with dismantling this new learning center
Israel-Korea fund of $80M to invest in startups in deep tech sectors
OurCrowd and South Korean government to establish $80M Israel-Korea fund for 25-30 deep tech startups in sectors like semiconductors, robotics, quantum computing, and more.
Following first US Presidential debate, overseas allies brace for Trump return
Trump's skepticism towards NATO is causing further anxiety this time, as Russia's war in Ukraine has brought conflict to the bloc's doorstep.
Israel to form new $80m investment fund with South Korean partners
The bilateral fund will invest in between 25 and 30 startups in both Israel and Korea, particularly robotics, automotive, quantum computing and cybersecurity.
South Korean NGOs bring war crimes charges against Israeli coalition leaders, including Netanyahu
South Korean NGOs allege that Israeli officials are involved in planning and executing crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
North Korea sends balloons carrying excrement to the south as a 'gift'
The North's balloons were "gifts of sincerity" for South Koreans who "cry for freedom of expression," North Korea said.