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Euroviews. A new chapter for Korea and the EU: Navigating global shift through partnership

Approached with humility and purpose, the Korea–EU partnership can become a stabilising force in uncertain times, guiding nations toward a global order defined not by rivalry, but by hope, solidarity and shared progress, Ambassador Ryu Jeong-hyun writes in an exclusive opinion article for Euronews.

Business

South Korean firms, including Samsung, lift domestic investment

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung credited the business sector for helping his government negotiate a trade deal with Washington but urged the companies to maintain strong domestic investments.

USA

Trump lowers tariffs on China to 47% after meeting with Xi

Washington and Beijing are "in agreement on many things," Trump said after the meeting that lasted nearly two hours, the first between both leaders in six years.

North Korea

North Korea boasts of cruise missile test as Trump visits South Korea

US President Donald Trump sought to downplay the incident, saying he still wanted to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for talks.

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South Korea

Trump given golden crown in South Korea but trade deal remains elusive

It has been tricky to strike a deal with South Korea, with the sticking point being Trump's demand for $350 billion of direct investment in the US.

North Korea

North Korea says latest missile test showcased new hypersonic system

At a military parade earlier this month, Kim Jong-un unveiled some of his military's newest weapons, including what appeared to be a short-range ballistic system fitted with hypersonic glide vehicles.

North Korea

North Korea fires missiles days before Trump's visit to South Korea

South Korea’s military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang, the joint chiefs of staff said.

The Big Question

Buying an electric car ‘is an act of faith’, says Hyundai Europe CEO

“If you're the second preferred vehicle for the customer, you're the first one they're not buying,” Xavier Martinet, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe, told The Big Question.

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Finance workers in South Korea stage first general strike rally in thr

Thousands of finance workers in South Korea staged a general strike in Seoul on Friday, demanding higher wages and shorter working hours in the country’s banking sector.

Business

US visa system is putting off investors, says South Korea president

The comments come after last week's immigration raid at a battery plant run by two South Korean firms in the US.

USA

Seoul sends plane to US to bring back workers detained in ICE raid

A total of 475 workers, more than 300 of them South Koreans, were rounded up in the 4 September raid at the battery factory at Hyundai’s auto plant in Georgia.

USA

Seoul to bring home 300 citizens detained in US Hyundai plant raid

South Korea, a close ally of Washington, has expressed its shock at the mass arrests made in Georgia last week.

USA

Detained South Korean workers in US will be released and sent back

South Korea announced the deal on Sunday. The raid is part of a criminal investigation targeting a major economic project of a key US ally.

USA

Trump says he wants to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un 'this year'

"I have a great relationship with Kim Jong-un. I hope it stays that way, I think it will," Trump told reporters at a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

South Korea

95-year-old North Korean soldier campaigns to be returned home

Ahn Hak-sop volunteered to fight for the North Korean army in 1952 but was captured by South Korean soldiers in April 1953, months before the fighting stopped with the armistice.

Culture news

‘Baby Shark’ song not plagiarised, South Korean top court rules

The top court dismissed a copyright claimed filed by a US composer against South Korean company Pinkfong, ending a six-year legal battle.

North Korea

Kim Jong-un's sister mocks South Korean attempts to improve relations

Kim Yo-jong said on Thursday that Seoul's attitude towards North Korea “remains unchanged and can never change”.

Destinations

How to combine your holiday destinations for a greener vacation

Tripchaining can help travellers save money and time, while spending more time in destinations for a more authentic and memorable holiday.

South Korea

South Korea's ex first lady arrested over corruption allegations

Investigators are seeking to charge Kim over alleged crimes in one of three probes launched under Seoul’s new liberal government, targeting the presidency of Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office in April.

World News

South Korea and US to begin military drills amid North Korea tensions

South Korea and the US will launch their annual joint military exercises this month to counter North Korean threats, likely irritating Pyongyang.

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