South Korea: News
01 Oct 2017
IndiaTrump may visit India as part of East Asia tour
As US President Donald Trump embarks on his East Asian tour of Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines on November 3-14, sources say that there may be a possibility of him visiting India as the White House mentioned that Trump "will discuss the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific region to America's prosperity and security."
26 Sep 2017
ONGCMukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is world's 3rd largest energy firm
This year, in Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings, Reliance Industries climbed up five places on the chart and became the world's third-biggest energy firm after Russia's Gazprom and Germany's E.ON.
26 Sep 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea accuses US of declaring war on them
Amid numerous threats and retorts flying back-and-forth, US-North Korea relations show no signs of improvement.
25 Sep 2017
GujaratGujarat eyeing 6 crore tourist footfall by 2020
Gujarat is looking to graduate from 4.2 crore tourist footfalls in 2016 to 6 crore by 2020.
21 Sep 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea calls Trump's UN speech a "dog's bark"
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho's has called US President Donald Trump's speech to the UN General Assembly "the sound of a barking dog."
19 Sep 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea: Sanctions would only accelerate nuclear program
In a statement, North Korea termed the latest round of UN sanctions "the most vicious, unethical and inhumane act of hostility."
15 Sep 2017
North KoreaTensions simmer as North Korea launches ballistic missile over Japan
North Korea fired a ballistic missile which flew over Japan's northern Hokkaido island before landing far out into the Pacific Ocean.
08 Sep 2017
North KoreaShould India be worried about North Korea's H-bomb?
North Korea recently tested an H-bomb in its sixth and most powerful nuclear test, triggering significant international security concerns.
07 Sep 2017
North KoreaChinese military conducts 'sudden attack' drills near North Korea
An anti-aircraft defense battalion of the Chinese air force conducted an exercise close to the Korean peninsula on Tuesday.
06 Sep 2017
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Police bust human-trafficking racket operating across various Indian airports
Delhi Police busted a major international human trafficking racket following the deportation of a married couple attempting to enter Canada with forged passports.
05 Sep 2017
North KoreaPutin: World approaching "global catastrophe" over North Korea
Speaking at the closure of the BRICS summit in Beijing, which hosted the leaders of Brazil, India, China, and South Africa, Russian leader Vladimir Putin condemned North Korea's nuclear tests and warned the world of an approaching "global catastrophe".
04 Sep 2017
North KoreaSouth Korea responds to North's nuclear test with live-fire drills
South Korea has responded to North Korea's sixth nuclear test by conducting a live-fire missile drill simulating an offensive against Pyongyang's nuclear test site.
03 Sep 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea conducts sixth nuclear weapons test, most powerful yet
North Korea claims it has successfully tested a missile-ready hydrogen bomb which is several times more powerful than an atomic bomb.
26 Aug 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea test 3 ballistic missiles amid US-South Korea drills
The US military said North Korea has test launched three short-range ballistic missiles into the sea.
25 Aug 2017
SamsungLee Jae-yong, Samsung heir, sentenced to five-year prison over corruption
A South Korean court has found electronics giant Samsung's heir apparent Lee Jae-yong guilty of bribery and other crimes.
21 Aug 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea fumes as US-South Korea hold massive military exercises
The US and South Korea are holding annual military exercises, angering North Korea at a time when regional tensions remain high.
15 Aug 2017
India#IndiaAt70: Where India development stands compared to 5 other countries
Seven decades since its independence, India has made progress on multiple developmental parameters.
14 Aug 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea: Will Kim Jong-un press the nuclear launch button?
Most of us are not strangers to North Korea's nuclear missile antics. The hype around them usually heighten and fade almost as quickly.
07 Aug 2017
SamsungCorruption scandal: Lee Jae-yong, Samsung heir, might face 12-year imprisonment
South Korean prosecutors have recommended 12-year imprisonment billionaire Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong.
06 Aug 2017
North KoreaUN's Permanent-Five imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea
Intending to penalize North Korea for keeping its ballistic missile program alive, the UN Security Council unanimously imposed sanctions banning North Korean exports and limiting foreign investment.
03 Aug 2017
SamsungSamsung launches dual-screen Leader 8 flip smartphone in China
Looks like South Korean electronics giant Samsung is trying to bring the flip phone era back.
29 Jul 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea successfully tests ICBM, Trump calls it "reckless"
North Korea claims it has successfully tested a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), calling it a "stern warning" for the US.
25 Jul 2017
United States of AmericaClash in the skies: Chinese jets intercept US fighter aircraft
In an instance of power clash in the skies over the East China sea, two Chinese fighter jets intercepted an American surveillance aircraft.
12 Jul 2017
North KoreaHow an American missile shield is spoiling S.Korea's tourism industry
South Korea's tourism body has predicted a 27% drop in foreign tourists to the country this year, compared to 2016.
08 Jul 2017
Xi JinpingChina has problems with most neighbors, not just India
The ongoing standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at the India-Bhutan-China tri-junction area near Sikkim has placed the spotlight on Beijing's territorial disputes.
06 Jul 2017
CryptocurrencyBithumb, one of world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, gets hacked
South Korea-based Bithumb, which is one of the world's largest cyber-currency exchanges, is now being investigated by the Korea Internet and Security Agency.
05 Jul 2017
India"Blind hiring" to tackle South Korea's preferential job market
Sadly, there are still some sectors in India where one's personal connection takes precedence over capabilities.
04 Jul 2017
North KoreaN.Korea tests a missile that can reach 'anywhere in world'
In a first, North Korea said it has successfully tested a long-range nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
03 Jul 2017
SamsungSamsung's infamous Galaxy Note 7 back with Note Fan Edition
Remember Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 which used to catch fire? Now, under pressure from environmentalists, Samsung is releasing a new phone using parts of Note 7.
03 Jul 2017
SamsungSamsung slashes its workforce first time in 7 years
Samsung has shed some of its Chinese workforce for the first time in seven years, primarily due to restructuring.
01 Jul 2017
North KoreaTrump warns of "determined response" against North Korea
US President Donald Trump said it's time for a "determined response" with North Korea since years of "strategic patience" have failed.
30 Jun 2017
North KoreaSouth Korea vows to support Trump over North Korea
South Korea's recently elected President Moon Jae-in vowed to stand firmly with US President Donald Trump against North Korea.
28 Jun 2017
IndiaGlobal Entry Program: Indians eligible for speedy entry into US
India has formally been inducted into the US' Global Entry Program, which means low-risk nationals can now get speedy entry into America after landing.
21 Jun 2017
Microsoft WindowsS.Korean firm pays $1m ransom to hackers, founder turns bankrupt
Paying ransom to cyber terrorists to get back stolen data- many have done it but none has ever openly admitted it.
23 May 2017
SamsungSouth Korea's impeached president pleads not guilty in corruption trial
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has pleaded not guilty at her corruption trial.
16 May 2017
IndiaJapanese firms eye automation due to lack of labor
In most countries, automation comes at the cost of letting go of human labor, an exercise that draws major flak whenever it is executed but in Japan automation is more of a necessity due to the shortage of labor itself.
05 May 2017
North KoreaPyongyang accuses CIA of assassination plot against Kim Jong-Un
Amid soaring tensions between North Korea and the US, Pyongyang has accused the CIA of plotting to assassinate Kim Jong-Un.
