Vietnam aims to develop H’Mong cattle into national specialty inspired by S.Korea’s Hanwoo brand
Economy 11:50 29/03/2026Vietnam is aiming to develop the H’Mong cattle breed into a national specialty, drawing on South Korea’s Hanwoo development model, through strengthened cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), livestock authorities said.
South Korea's Lee calls for energy saving campaign including shorter showers, car curbs
World 17:14 24/03/2026SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for a nationwide energy-saving campaign over risks to oil and gas supplies from the Iran conflict, saying public institutions would cut back on their use of passenger cars.
Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 10, injures 59, 4 missing
World 13:19 21/03/2026SEOUL -- A fire broke out around lunchtime at a car parts factory in the South Korean city of Daejeon on Friday, leaving 10 people dead, 25 seriously injured and 34 with minor injuries, the country's safety ministry said on Saturday.
BTS to drop new album ahead of comeback mega-gig
World 10:18 20/03/2026K-pop megastars BTS release a new album Friday a day ahead of a huge comeback concert in Seoul, a record billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's "beginnings and identity".
South Korea's Lee holds summit with Singapore's Wong on AI, tech cooperation
World 13:17 02/03/2026South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday for a summit aimed at expanding cooperation in fields such as artificial intelligence and nuclear energy, during a state visit to the city-state.
South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands
World 15:49 22/02/2026SEOUL - South Korea on Sunday protested a Japanese government event commemorating a cluster of disputed islands between the two countries, calling the move an unjust assertion of sovereignty over its territory.
Contender for Bank of Korea governor backs higher property taxes to contain inflation
World 15:04 09/02/2026SEOUL - Lee Seung-heon, one of the leading candidates to become the next Bank of Korea governor, backs raising taxes on property ownership to stop surging home prices from stoking inflation but a policy pivot to more monetary tightening would be premature.
South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing 2
World 14:22 09/02/2026SEOUL -- A South Korean Army AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter crashed on Monday during a training flight in the northern county of Gapyeong, killing both crew members on board, the country's military said.
Vietnam embassy objects to S.Korean county head’s remarks on ‘importing Vietnamese women’
Vietnam News 10:49 07/02/2026Vietnam’s Embassy in South Korea said on Friday it had lodged a formal protest over remarks by the head of South Korea’s Jindo County that referred to “importing” women from Vietnam and Sri Lanka to address population decline in rural areas.
Crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoins to users
World 10:33 07/02/2026SEOUL -- South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on Saturday it had accidentally given away more than $40 billion worth of bitcoins to customers as promotional rewards, triggering a sharp selloff on the exchange.
Former S.Korean PM passes away in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 22:26 25/01/2026Former Prime Minister of South Korea Lee Hae-chan passed away in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday afternoon after suffering cardiac arrest, according to South Korean media.
S.Korean couple describe Vietnam’s Phu Quoc as resort paradise of sunshine
Travel 15:21 18/01/2026During a winter getaway to Vietnam, a South Korean couple spent four days exploring Phu Quoc Special Zone in southern An Giang Province, describing the island as a resort paradise of sunshine, sunsets, and sea comparable to Hawaii of the U.S..
