Category: South Korean

LIVE 6 PM ET: South Korean Carmaker Hyundai Holds Media Event at CES

South Korean carmaker Hyundai will hold a media event at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas from 5:45 to 6:55 p.m. on Jan. 4. …


LIVE NOW: South Korean Carmaker Hyundai Holds Media Event at CES

South Korean carmaker Hyundai will hold a media event at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas from 5:45 to 6:55 p.m. on Jan. 4. …


South Korean Carmaker Hyundai Holds Media Event at CES

South Korean carmaker Hyundai will hold a media event at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas from 5:45 to 6:55 p.m. on Jan. 4. …


Protest Song Played for Hong Kong Rugby Team in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea—The South Korean organizers of a regional rugby tournament have apologized for mistakenly playing a song embraced by Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters as China’s national anthem, an incident that sparked strong reaction from the city’s government. “Glory to Hong Kong”—whose lyrics call for democracy and liberty—was played before the men’s finals between South…


Pro-Democracy Song Played as Anthem for Hong Kong Rugby Team, Draws Anger From Hong Kong Government

SEOUL, South Korea—The South Korean organizers of a regional rugby tournament have apologized for mistakenly playing a song embraced by Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters as China’s national anthem, an incident that sparked strong reaction from the city’s government. “Glory to Hong Kong”—whose lyrics call for democracy and liberty—was played before the men’s finals between South…


South Korea Stands Firm on Installing the THAAD Missile Defense System

The foreign ministries of China and South Korea are exchanging words about South Korea’s deployment of the U.S. THAAD anti-missile system. While China opposes this action, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is steadfast in wanting to improve his country’s defense capabilities against North Korea. He also wants to reduce economic dependence on China. According to…


South Korean Teachers, Parents Speak Out Against Government’s Plan to Send 5-Year-Olds to School

The South Korean government has proposed lowering the entry age for elementary school to 5 years old in an effort to tackle workforce shortages, but the move has raised concerns among teachers and civic groups. Education Minister Park Soon-ae said on Friday that her ministry aims to lower the school entry age by one year,…


South Korean Production and Shipping Disrupted as Truckers Strike for 3rd Day

SEOUL—Thousands of South Korean truckers went on strike for a third day on Thursday to protest the sharp surge in fuel costs, disrupting production, slowing activity at ports, and posing new risks to a strained global supply chain. Presenting new President Yoon Suk-yeol with one of his first big economic challenges, about 7,200 members or…


Small Business Owners Rally in Seoul to Protest Virus Curbs

SEOUL, South Korea—Hundreds of small business owners rallied in South Korea’s capital on Wednesday, calling for the withdrawal of a curfew and tough coronavirus restrictions on restaurants, cafes, gyms, and other facilities. The protesters pumped their fists in the air and chanted, “Guarantee the right to live!” and “Scrap restrictions on business operations!” Some jeered…


South Korea Lawmaker Says Apple, Google Not Doing Enough to Comply With App Store Law

SEOUL—Apple Inc and Alphabet’s Google are not doing enough to comply with a South Korean law that bars dominant app store operators from forcing app developers to use their payment systems, a lawmaker who spearheaded the amendment told Reuters. South Korea, the first country to impose legislation curbing the tech companies’ payment policies, is expected…