South Korea's Birthrate, the World's Lowest, Rises Again Amid Signs of Easing Demographic Crisis

New births began ‌rebounding in 2024 on a post-pandemic boost and government policies, after eight consecutive years of ...

South Korea urges Russian embassy to remove 'victory' banner as Ukraine war anniversary nears

SEOUL, Feb 23 (Reuters) - South Korea has asked the Russian embassy in Seoul to take down a large banner reading "Victory ...

China extends tech lead over South Korea and surpasses Japan, Seoul’s ranking data shows

Propelled by strategic R&D, China’s tech prowess is now the third highest, with key sectors such as batteries and biotech ...

"Echo boomers" help South Korea population crisis

South Korea has seen births rise for two consecutive years, but will the trend hold?

South Korea, Brazil agree to expand cooperation in key minerals, trade

By Kyu-seok Shim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Feb 23 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks in Seoul on ...

South Korea Fell Hard for This Dessert. That Was Last Month.

The brief life span of the Dubai chewy cookie reflects the country’s fast-moving food trends, where hype often matters more ...

Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree

South Korea’s jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol has appealed his life sentence for rebellion over his brief imposition of ...

South Korea central bank holds policy interest rates, as expected

South Korea's central bank kept policy interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as widely expected, as a chip boom in exports ...