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Sanctions monitoring team's first report details North Korea-Russia military ties

North Korea has supplied more than 20,000 containers of artillery shells and missiles to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to the first report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) released Thursday.

2025-05-29

Korean and European airlines hit by flight delays in 2024 over Ukraine war, busy skies

Punctuality on international routes operated by domestic airlines declined last year, while many European carriers struggled to stay on schedule due to increased flight volumes and disruptions linked to the war in Ukraine, government data finds.

2025-05-29

Economy faces 'increasing' downward pressure on weak exports, sluggish consumption

The Korean economy is facing "increasing" downward pressure due largely to a slowdown in exports amid lingering trade uncertainties and a decline in domestic consumption, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said Friday.

2025-05-16

Korean kids top academics, near bottom in physical, mental health: Unicef

Korean children and adolescents rank highest among advanced nations in basic academic achievement, but fall near the bottom in terms of physical health and mental health, according to a new Unicef report.

2025-05-14

Solo dining means 'freedom' for young Koreans — but it could also be making them unhappy

The "2025 World Happiness Report," released last month, highlighted the rise in solo dining and its connection to declining happiness levels.

2025-04-29

Korea's fiscal deficit exceeds 100 trillion won

Korea’s fiscal deficit exceeded 100 trillion won in 2023, driven by a sharp drop in tax revenue. The managed fiscal deficit also surpassed 4 percent of GDP, marking the worst ratio since 2022.

2025-04-08

Hangar images indicate North Korean advances in military drone domain

North Korea appears to have created a new unit or organization to develop and test various strategic drones, including large reconnaissance drones, according to an analysis by a U.S. think tank Tuesday.

2025-04-02

UN Human Rights Council adopts final report on review of North Korean human rights

North Korea has effectively rejected nearly half the human rights recommendations made by United Nations member states during its most recent Universal Periodic Review (UPR).

2025-03-26

Ukraine ranks top arms buyer, South Korea slips into top 10 of sellers: Report

Ukraine became the world's largest arms importer over the past five years, while South Korea climbed into the ranks of the top 10 global arms exporters, according to a report released Monday.

2025-03-10

Coway leans into home relaxation space with versatile new chair

Recliners, traditionally defined as armchairs or sofas that tilt back for comfortable seating, are now evolving into multi-functional pieces that include advanced features like massage options.

2025-01-23