Author: Seoul Reporter

[ad_1] President Lee Jae Myung solutions questions from reporters throughout a overseas press convention titled “One Yr of a Renewed Democracy,” held on the State Visitor Home of the Blue Home on Dec. 3. (Captured from KBS) President Lee Jae Myung stated on Dec. 3 that he has obtained a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump that South Korea produce enriched uranium domestically and type a 50-50 partnership with the US. Throughout a overseas press convention held on the State Visitor Home of the Blue Home to mark “one yr because the martial regulation state…

[ad_1] Poster for “Moon River” / Courtesy of MBCPhysique-swapping and time slip storylines — the place a modern-day character finds themselves transported to a different time by unknown means — are a recurring motif in Korean dramas, notably in sageuk, or historic sequence. Ongoing historic Korean drama “Moon River” options two fundamental characters whose souls are unintentionally swapped. Crown Prince Lee Kang (Kang Tae-oh), nonetheless grieving the loss of life of his lover, encounters Park Dal-i (Kim Se-jeong), a service provider who seems similar to the lady he misplaced. As the 2 slowly fall in love, an sudden physique swap…

[ad_1] Thai Ambassador to Korea Tanee Sangrat speaks throughout Thailand’s Nationwide Day reception in Seoul, Wednesday. Korea Instances photograph by Kim Hyun-binThailand’s ambassador to Korea, Tanee Sangrat, referred to as for deeper bilateral cooperation throughout a Nationwide Day reception in Seoul on Wednesday, noting the rising momentum within the nations’ strategic partnership. Unification Minister Chung Dong-young additionally addressed the gathering, urging Thailand and the Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to tackle a bigger function in supporting peace on the Korean Peninsula.The occasion commemorated Thailand’s Nationwide Day and the birthday anniversary of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whereas additionally honoring…

[ad_1] Chinese language President Xi Jinping, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron stroll throughout an official welcome ceremony on the Nice Corridor of the Folks in Beijing as a part of a three-day go to to China, Dec. 4. Reuters-YonhapBEIJING — French President Emmanuel Macron met Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, the place he’s anticipated to push the Chinese language chief to assist safe a ceasefire in Ukraine, and talk about commerce relations.Macron and his spouse Brigitte got a grand welcome by Xi and his associate Peng Liyuan to the Nice Corridor of the Folks, the place the ceremony…

[ad_1] The motive force, heart, of a automobile that plowed right into a sidewalk, killing 9 individuals, undergoes questioning forward of the court docket’s determination on whether or not to concern an arrest warrant for him within the Seoul Central District Courtroom, July 30, 2024. YonhapThe Supreme Courtroom on Thursday finalized a five-year jail time period for a person convicted of killing 9 individuals after ramming his automobile into pedestrians close to Seoul Metropolis Corridor.The 69-year-old, surnamed Cha, killed 9 individuals and injured 5 others in July 2024 after driving his automobile right into a one-way street within the reverse…

[ad_1] Vehicles await cargo abroad at a port in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, Monday. YonhapKorea’s yearly exports are anticipated to hit a document excessive in 2025 on the again of sturdy efficiency by key export gadgets, similar to semiconductors, cars and ships, the business ministry mentioned Thursday.From January to November, outbound shipments reached an all-time excessive of $640.2 billion for the interval, in contrast with a earlier document of $628.7 billion posted in 2022, the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Sources mentioned.In keeping with the ministry, annual exports for 2025 are poised to surpass the $700 billion mark for the primary…

[ad_1] Poster for “Moon River” / Courtesy of MBCPhysique-swapping and time slip storylines — the place a modern-day character finds themselves transported to a different time by unknown means — are a recurring motif in Korean dramas, notably in sageuk, or historic sequence. Ongoing historic Korean drama “Moon River” options two foremost characters whose souls are by accident swapped. Crown Prince Lee Kang (Kang Tae-oh), nonetheless grieving the dying of his lover, encounters Park Dal-i (Kim Se-jeong), a service provider who seems similar to the girl he misplaced. As the 2 slowly fall in love, an surprising physique swap forces…

[ad_1] A view of the Financial institution of Korea headquarters in central Seoul (Picture courtesy of the Financial institution of Korea) South Korea’s overseas alternate reserves confirmed progress for six consecutive months as a consequence of elevated operational income and different components. The Financial institution of Korea introduced on Dec. 3 that Korea’s overseas alternate reserves final month reached $430.66 billion, a rise of $1.84 billion from the top of the earlier month ($428.82 billion). International alternate reserves recorded their lowest degree in current 5 years at $404.6 billion in Could. Nevertheless, after recovering to…

[ad_1] Mug photographs of homicide suspect Kim Younger-woo taken Thursday / Courtesy of Chungbuk Provincial Police Police on Thursday launched the id and mug photographs of a person arrested on fees of homicide and abandoning the physique of a lady who had been lacking for weeks earlier than being discovered useless.The mug photographs of Kim Younger-woo, 54, have been made public by the Chungbuk Provincial Police and might be posted on the company’s web site for 30 days.Kim is accused of fatally stabbing the 50-something sufferer, a former girlfriend, over 10 instances on Oct. 14 and abandoning her physique the…

[ad_1] Automobiles for export are parked at Pyeongtaek Port in Gyeonggi Province. (Captured from Yonhapnews TV) The retroactive discount of tariffs on Korean vehicles exported to america to fifteen% was revealed within the U.S. Federal Register on Dec. 3 (native time). Since April, the Trump administration has imposed a 25% tariff on Korean car exports. The U.S. authorities made a preliminary publication by the net Federal Register, with official publication happening on Dec. 4.  The 15% U.S. tariff on Korean vehicles, which takes impact on Dec. 4, the official publication date of the Federal Register,…