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Security officials hold emergency meeting after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites
SEOUL, June 22 (AJP) - An emergency meeting, chaired by National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, was convened on Sunday shortly after the U.S. struck nuclear facilities in Iran. In the meeting, key security officials assessed the situation in the Middle East and discussed the potential impact on South Korea's security and economy. Earlier, the U.S. carried out airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites including a secret underground uranium enrichment facility located in a remot
June 22, 2025 -
Trade officials from South Korea and US to sit down for talks ahead of July tariff deadline
SEOUL, June 22 (AJP) - The first working-level trade talks between Korea and the U.S. since President Lee Jae-myung took office earlier this month will take place in Washington early this week. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo left for Washington on Sunday to hold bilateral trade talks with his U.S. counterparts. During his visit, he is expected to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, as well as other high-ranking U.S. government officials, to discuss tariff-related and
June 22, 2025 -
Yoga enthusiasts in Seoul gather to celebrate international day
SEOUL, June 21 (AJP) - An event celebrating the International Day of Yoga was held at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on Saturday, bringing together hundreds of participants from both the Korean and Indian communities. Co-hosted by the Korean Yoga Association and the Embassy of India in Seoul, the event featured a series of yoga sessions, performances, and speeches aimed at deepening public understanding of yoga. Attendees included yoga practitioners, instructors, embassy offici
June 21, 2025 -
Police charge 15 more officials over December Jeju Air crash
SEOUL, June 21 (AJP) - South Korean police have filed criminal charges against 15 additional officials for their alleged roles in failing to prevent the Dec. 29 Jeju Air passenger jet crash, investigators announced on Saturday. The South Jeolla Provincial Police's investigation unit charged the officials with professional negligence resulting in death and injury, bringing the total number of suspects under investigation to 24 people including those previously charged following co
June 21, 2025 -
Samsung and SK hynix on edge as US considers restricting equipment shipments to China facilities
SEOUL, June 21 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are closely monitoring developments after US officials reportedly notified the South Korean chipmakers this week about potential restrictions on American semiconductor equipment shipments to their China-based facilities, according to a report on Friday. The Wall Street Journal reported that Jeffrey Kessler, assistant secretary for export administration at the US Commerce Department, informed both companies along with Taiwan'
June 21, 2025 -
South Korean fuel prices rise for first time in six weeks amid Middle East tensions
SEOUL, June 21 (AJP) - Gasoline and diesel prices at South Korean gas stations posted their first weekly increase in six weeks, reflecting rising international oil prices driven by Middle Eastern geopolitical risks. According to the Korea National Oil Corporation's price information system Opinet on Saturday, the national average gasoline price for the third week of June (June 15-19) rose 7.8 won per liter to 1,635.5 won ($4.54) compared to the previous week. Diesel prices simila
June 21, 2025 -
US Embassy in Seoul resumes student visa applications with stricter social media screening
SEOUL, June 20 (AJP) - The U.S. Embassy in Seoul reportedly resumed accepting visa applications on Friday, about weeks after its sudden halt to scheduling new interviews for student visa applicants late last month. But the resumption appears to come with stricter "vetting" procedures including mandatory social media screening for students planning to study in the U.S. According to a notice on its website, all individuals applying for nonimmigrant visas are "request
June 20, 2025 -
KOSPI surpasses 3,000 for first time since 2021
SEOUL, June 20 (AJP) - South Korea's benchmark stock index, KOSPI, closed above the 3,000-point mark on Friday for the first time in more than three years, signaling renewed investor confidence in the nation's economic outlook. The local currency also strengthened significantly against the U.S. dollar. The KOSPI rose 44.1 points, or 1.48 percent, to close at 3,021.84. This marked the first time the index finished above 3,000 since Dec. 28, 2021. The KOSPI originally cro
June 20, 2025 -
Heavy rain advisory issued as monsoon front arrives in Seoul
SEOUL, June 20 (AJP) - A heavy rain advisory was issued for the Seoul metropolitan area and parts of Gangwon Province, as this summer's monsoon front brought downpours of up to 30 mm per hour. As the seasonal monsoon rain swept through the capital region, the Seoul Metropolitan Government ramped up efforts to prevent flooding and damage, implementing preemptive measures in flood-prone and low-lying areas. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) predicted up to 100 mm of
June 20, 2025
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Lee meets ruling and opposition leaders at his residence
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Security officials hold emergency meeting after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites
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Trade officials from South Korea and US to sit down for talks ahead of July tariff deadline
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Yoga enthusiasts in Seoul gather to celebrate international day
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Police charge 15 more officials over December Jeju Air crash
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Samsung and SK hynix on edge as US considers restricting equipment shipments to China facilities
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South Korean fuel prices rise for first time in six weeks amid Middle East tensions
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US Embassy in Seoul resumes student visa applications with stricter social media screening
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KOSPI surpasses 3,000 for first time since 2021
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Heavy rain advisory issued as monsoon front arrives in Seoul