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South Korea is restricting foreign home buyers in Seoul

South Korea is cracking down on foreigners buying property in the nation’s capital.  On Thursday, the government revealed new restrictions on the Greater Seoul housing market meant to control housing ...
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The United States and South Korea Are Allies and Trade Partners. Will They Reinforce Ties at Their Summit?

Looming over the first meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung are recent tariff ...

Korea at a crossroads: Two visions of liberation collide

In his Liberation Day address, President Lee Jae Myung departed from the long tradition of framing the national destiny ...

North Korea has ‘undeclared’ ICBM base near China border, says new research

North Korea has built a secret military base near its border with China which may house Pyongyang’s newest long-range ...
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Baby rolls under bed, startling parents in Seoul, South Korea

On May 25, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, a security video captured a surprising moment at home. In the video, a baby lying ...

Samsung, Meritz top Korea's insurance profits in first half

Perennial business bellwether Samsung Life Insurance stood out among South Korea's major life insurance companies, which ...
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Seoul signals openness to US call for higher defense spending

Seoul’s top diplomat said Monday that the Lee Jae Myung administration will leverage “alliance modernization” with the US as an opportunity to bolster South Korea’s defense capabilities, signaling ...