N. Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads - S. Korea's JCS
North Korea destroyed parts of its roads connected to South Korea, following its vow to sever roads and links seen as signs of cooperation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis
South Korea has set up a new ministry to address the country's declining birth rate, described as a "national emergency."
Thu May 09 2024
S. Korean builder Booyoung offers employees US$75,000 per birth
It is the first time for a South Korean company to give such a high fertility incentive in cash to its workers.
Mon Feb 05 2024
'Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election
Analysts said when Kim Keon Hee, as the spouse of a govt official, accepted the purse, she may have violated an anti-bribery law.
Wed Jan 24 2024
S. Korea protests to Japan about tsunami alerts showing disputed islets
South Korea has protested to Japan over a tsunami advisory that featured a map displaying a group of its islands also claimed by Tokyo.
Tue Jan 02 2024
S. Korean opposition leader attacked during visit to Busan
South Korean Opposition leader Lee Jae Myung was attacked during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan on Tuesday.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Small tsunamis hit S. Korea after earthquake in Japan
A 7.6 magnitude quake that struck Japan caused minor tsunamis in waters off South Korea's east coast province of Gangwon.
Mon Jan 01 2024
S. Korea to introduce 'workation' visa for high-earning foreigners
To apply for the visa, applicants are required to have an annual income twice as much as South Korea's per capita gross national income (GNI).
Fri Dec 29 2023
S. Korea opposition leader hospitalised after hunger strike, prosecutors seek arrest
The former presidential candidate was transferred to a hospital from the National Assembly after suffering from dehydration and dizziness.
Mon Sep 18 2023
S. Korea, Malaysia to stage friendship flight over Langkawi airport
The Air Force has mobilised nine T-50B jets and three C-130 transport planes, along with some 110 personnel, to participate in the event.
Tue May 23 2023
S Korea issues highest-level warning against foot-and-mouth disease
South Korea on Friday raised the crisis level of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) to the highest point in central regions
Fri May 19 2023
More than 1.5 million people at risk of 'Lonely Death' in S Korea - Survey
More than 1.5 million South Korean people are at risk of "lonely death," or unattended death, accounting for 3 per cent of the country's population, a government survey showed Thursday.
Thu May 18 2023
S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 20,000 for second day
South Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed over 20,000 for a second day Wednesday.
Wed May 17 2023
S Korea ends nearly all Covid-19 restrictions
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday declared an end to almost all COVID-19 restrictions, including mandatory isolation.
Thu May 11 2023
S Korean President says the best has yet to come in relations with Japan
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to moving relations with Japan further forward, saying the two countries can open up a new future even better
Tue May 09 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024