Author: Seoul Reporter

Simply 20 years in the past, many South Koreans considered China favorably whereas eyeing the US with a level of skepticism. Immediately, the tables have turned — round 70 to 80 % of South Koreans now maintain unfavorable views of China, marking a putting reversal in public sentiment.Specialists at a Korea-China relations discussion board in Seoul final week highlighted this stark shift, emphasizing the necessity for larger efforts from the Chinese language authorities to enhance its picture in South Korea.On the discussion board, co-hosted by the Seoul-based Institute for World Technique and Cooperation and the Beijing-based World Governance Establishment, specialists…

NEW DELHI — A powerful landslide by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Get together in regional elections within the jap state of Bihar has demonstrated the attain and resilience of the BJP, analysts stated, and the fractured state of the Indian opposition.

Greater than 200 staff employed at Cheong Wa Dae, the previous presidential office-turned-public attraction, are going through job insecurity as their contracts method expiration following the positioning’s closure to guests. The employees, accountable for cleansing, landscaping, safety and visitor companies, have been employed after the presidential workplace relocated to Yongsan District throughout the Yoon Suk Yeol administration and Cheong Wa Dae was opened to the general public. Cheong Wa Dae welcomed 8.52 million guests over the previous three years. Nonetheless, operations have been halted in August after the presidential workplace introduced its return to the compound on June 10. Since…

North Korean chief Kim Jong-un speaks at an occasion commemorating the eightieth anniversary of the founding of the Employees’ Social gathering of Korea on Oct. 9, 2025. (KCNA/Yonhap) North Korea issued its first official response to the joint reality sheet launched after the South Korea-US summit and the joint assertion of the South Korea-US Safety Consultative Assembly, warning that South Korea’s development of nuclear-powered submarines will result in a “nuclear domino” impact within the area. It additionally denounced the 2 nations’ acknowledged aim of the “full denuclearization” of North Korea.In an editorial titled “Commentary on Confrontational Declaration of US-ROK Alliance,”…

A foreigner selects glasses at an eyewear store in Seoul (Courtesy of Clipart Korea) When international vacationers contact down in Seoul today, many nonetheless make the well-trodden pilgrimages to Daiso, Korea’s largest low cost retailer chain, and CJ Olive Younger, the nation’s No. 1 magnificence retailer.More and more, although, one other cease is becoming a member of the itinerary: eyewear retailers.Korea’s eyewear retailers have change into a shock hit amongst worldwide vacationers, providing speedy manufacturing, clear pricing and glossy designs which have begun to place Korean glasses, or “Okay-glasses,” as the subsequent area of interest after magnificence and medical tourism,…

The beloved animal-centric world of “Zootopia” (2016) is returning to the massive display screen after 9 years, with its creators and actors promising an much more well timed and resonant journey. In comparison with the unique, “Zootopia 2” will problem the beloved duo of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde by taking them to new and unfamiliar environments, whereas sustaining their sturdy partnership, in response to director Jared Bush.“Once we’re getting into a brand new story, we knew this actually needed to focus on Judy and Nick and their partnership, and the entire level of this film is to actually begin…

Naver introduces its AI and digital twin platform venture at Cityscape International 2025, a world building exhibition held in Saudi Arabia, on Nov. 17 (native time). (Picture courtesy of  Naver Cloud)   Naver introduced on Nov. 18 that it’s taking part in Cityscape International 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Nov. 17-20 (native time), to showcase synthetic intelligence (AI) expertise. This represents a technique to strengthen collaborative relationships with Saudi Arabia whereas accelerating world growth. Cityscape is the world’s largest exhibition within the building, structure, and actual property sectors. At this exhibition, Naver is introducing actual…

Nigerian authorities had been looking Monday for 25 college students who had been kidnapped from a women’ secondary college by a bunch of armed assailants through the in a single day hours within the nation’s northwestern Kebbi state. The varsity’s vice principal was killed within the assault, officers mentioned.

Coca-Cola Korea has appointed former Procter & Gamble Korea Vice President Lee Jun-yup as its new chief govt, the corporate mentioned Monday.Coca-Cola Korea CEO Lee Jun-yup / Courtesy of Coca-Cola Korea Lee brings practically three many years of expertise at P&G, the place he held senior roles throughout gross sales, model technique and e-commerce. He started his profession in gross sales in 1997 and later led model technique planning and the worldwide buyer crew at P&G Korea.Beginning in 2006, he served in management positions overseeing model technique and digital commerce in key markets together with the US, Singapore and Japan.…

Kim Jin-a, 32, a marathon membership chief, makes use of KakaoBank’s group account when shopping for T-shirts in bulk and paying race charges.“Our marathon membership has to handle month-to-month race charges and workforce T-shirt prices. KakaoBank’s group account has helped me lots.”The clear data shared amongst members guarantee there are not any misunderstandings about how the collected funds are spent.“There’s no room for suspicion or doubt, since members can see the place their cash goes. Different bills are additionally simply manageable. With out the group account, I might have needed to test all the things manually — a variety of…