Author: Seoul Reporter

Folks carry Iranian flags and pro-government placards throughout a funeral ceremony for a gaggle of safety forces, who had been killed throughout anti-government protests, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, AP-YonhapWASHINGTON/DUBAI/DOHA — The US is withdrawing some personnel from bases within the Center East, a U.S. official stated on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official stated Tehran had warned neighbours it could hit American bases if Washington strikes.With Iran’s management attempting to quell the worst home unrest the Islamic Republic has ever confronted, Tehran is looking for to discourage U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to intervene on behalf of anti-government protesters.A…

Flaneur and creator Andy Knowlton / Courtesy of Andy Knowlton American flaneur Andy Knowlton has captured his musings in a collection of books documenting his wanderings in Korean cities. With the primary e-book spotlighting Daegu, he additionally has books deliberate for Busan, Pohang in North Gyeongsang Province and Jeonju in North Jeolla Province. His books, printed by Pondicherry Books, an unbiased imprint he based himself, mix commentary, reflection and quiet storytelling, setting them aside from conventional journey writing. Though he’s American by nationality, Knowlton was born in Paris and spent a part of his childhood in France, the place individuals…

Singer Kang Daniel / Courtesy of ARA Singer Kang Daniel will start his obligatory navy service Feb. 9, his company, ARA, mentioned Thursday.The 29-year-old had signaled his plans for enlistment throughout a press showcase for his sixth EP in June final 12 months, expressing his need to point out as a lot as he can as a singer earlier than beginning his service.Final month, he held his closing fan live performance in Seoul, an interactive present that mixes performances and fan occasions, earlier than his departure. All able-bodied South Korean males are required to serve not less than 18 months…

From left, Korean-born golfers Kim Min-kyu, Tune Younger-han, An Byeong-hun and Danny Lee pose collectively on this photograph offered by LIV Golf on Thursday. YonhapAn Byeong-hun has left the PGA Tour to captain a rebranded LIV Golf workforce that includes three different Korean-born gamers.LIV Golf introduced Wednesday (U.S. native time) that An will be part of Korean Golf Membership as its captain for the upcoming season.An, 34, might be joined by two different new faces in Tune Younger-han, a two-time winner in Japan, and Kim Min-kyu, who has received three tournaments on the Korea PGA (KPGA) Tour. The lone returnee…

An ongoing communications blackout inside Iran has left Iranians outdoors the nation scrambling to achieve household and pals, because the toll from a crackdown on anti-government protests has climbed to greater than 2,600 killed, in line with the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists Information Company.

A display at a bus station in downtown Seoul exhibits a discover that bus providers have been suspended, Wednesday. YonhapUnionized bus drivers in Seoul have reached a collective wage take care of the administration, ending a two-day strike that induced main disruptions for commuters, in response to officers Thursday.The settlement was reached late Wednesday in a particular mediation session on the Seoul department of the Nationwide Labor Relations Fee following 9 hours of negotiations, in response to Seoul metropolis authorities officers.Bus providers within the capital have been scheduled to function usually beginning Thursday morning, placing an finish to the bus…

A common view of a U.S. State Division signal outdoors the U.S. State Division constructing in Washington D.C. on Jul. 11, 2025. Reuters-YonhapWASHINGTON — America mentioned Wednesday it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 nations, President Donald Trump’s newest transfer in opposition to foreigners searching for to return to America.America has lengthy rejected visas from individuals who seem prone to find yourself needing authorities welfare, however the State Division mentioned it could now use the identical authority for a blanket suspension of immigrant visas based mostly on nationality.”The Trump administration is bringing an finish to the abuse…

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, middle, poses at Hanwha Ocean’s Seoul workplace, Jan. 5, with contributors in a ceremony to mark the shipbuilder’s efforts to foster mutual advantages with subcontracted shipyard staff. Joint Press CorpsPotential conflicts with subcontracted staff have emerged as a serious danger for Korean shipbuilders, whilst the businesses are anticipated to proceed posting strong earnings this yr.The sense of disaster stems from rising political strain on shipbuilders to deal with subcontracted staff on equal footing with their instantly employed staff. The forthcoming enforcement of the revised Commerce Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act, generally generally known as the…

Samil pharmaceutical introduced that it signed a home unique license settlement on January. 12 with Taiwan-listed pharmaceutical firm Formosa for the improved new drug ‘APP13007 (clobetasol propionate 0.05%),’ a topical steroid formulation. ‘APP13007’ is the primary ophthalmic nanosuspension formulation of clobetasol propionate part making use of Formosa’s APNT® nanoparticle formulation platform. It obtained approval from the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) in March 2024 with indications for ache and irritation aid following ophthalmic surgical procedures equivalent to cataract operations. Samil pharmaceutical emblem In contrast to present therapies that require 4 occasions each day administration, ‘APP13007’…

Days earlier than protests erupted in Iran in late December, Israeli officers notified the Iranian management by way of Russia that they might not launch strikes towards Iran if Israel weren’t attacked first. Iran responded by means of the Russian channel that it will additionally chorus from a preemptive assault, diplomats and regional officers with data of the trade stated.