South Korea’s President Lee says economy has turned a corner

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday the economy has turned a corner as risks related to geopolitics and corporate governance have been easing, which has boosted the local Kospi stock index beyond the 4,000 mark....

Wendy Wu Tours partners with Korea Tourism Organization to highlight South Korea

Wendy Wu Tours has partnered with Korea Tourism Organization to showcase the region through its Scenic South Korea Tour that offers a deep dive into the country’s remarkable heritage. The campaign taps into the growing interest among Australian...

Regional co-op crucial to stabilizing South Korea’s industrial investment

Illustration: Liu Xidan/GT As the investment situation in the South Korea has recently attracted attention, Yonhap News Agency on Sunday quoted a professor of economics at Sogang University as warning that annual investments in the US may double...

‘Check If There’s A Backdoor’: Xi Quips After Gifting South Korean President Two Xiaomi Phones

Last Updated:November 04, 2025, 02:41 IST Xi Jinping gifted Lee Jae-myung Xiaomi phones in Gyeongju, joking about backdoor risks. The exchange highlighted tech ambitions and marked Xi's first South Korea visit in 11 years. South Korea's President...

'Homology' of South Korean and Chinese literature

People attend the Global Times "Reading Through the Seasons" China-South Korea Literature Salon at the Korean Cultural Center, China on October 29, 2025. Photo: Chen Tao/GT Editor's Note: Aiming to build a new platform for cultural exchange...

GT Voice: Regional co-op crucial to stabilizing South Korea's industrial investment

Illustration: Liu Xidan/GTAs the investment situation in the South Korea has recently attracted attention, Yonhap News Agency on Sunday quoted a professor of economics at Sogang University as warning that annual investments in the US may double...

South Korea cautious that Xi’s visit will lead to end of cultural ‘ban’

South Korea has moved to calm speculation that China will lift an unofficial ban on the country’s entertainment industry in the wake of President Xi Jinping’s visit to the country. Lawmaker Kim Young-bae said Xi had responded positively to a...

Seoul’s top spots for book lovers this fall

From book pubs to cat-themed bookstores, below are some of the coziest places in Seoul to enjoy a book this autumn In a city defined by screens and speed, many Seoulites are finding comfort in turning real pages again, trading scrolling for...

Seoul at center of global higher education as technology and culture converge

As the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025 opens in Seoul, the city stands as a symbol of higher education’s new frontier — a place where technology, creativity and culture converge to define the future of learning. "Seoul embodies the ambition...

Graduation Ceremony For The 116th Class Of Zion Christian Mission Center Held At Cheongju Church, South Korea

NEWS AMERICAS, CHEONGJU, South Korea, Mon. Nov. 3, 2025: Tens of thousands of believers who had long struggled to understand the Bible gathered once again at Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, declaring...

Blockchain’s next chapter: From code to incentives, trust, education

SEOUL: The blockchain industry, once driven by speculative manias and technological zeal, is entering a more sober phase. From Switzerland’s Crypto Valley to Seoul’s policy committees, regulators and developers are converging on one conclusion:...

China unveils 10 new immigration and exit-entry policy initiatives to boost regional mobility and development

閱讀中文版本 The new measures aim to enhance mobility across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan; and facilitate travel for foreign visitors to China. China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has announced 10 new immigration and...

Study finds high ADHD medication use in Seoul Bundang

Seoul’s Gangnam and Seocho districts and Bundang in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, areas known for intense private education, have reported high rates of prescriptions for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, medication. On Nov. 3, the...

South Korean Authorities Mull Crackdown on ‘Gambling-Like’ Claw Machines

Written by Tim Alper Tim Alper Tim Alper is a journalist who covers betting news and regulation for CasinoBeats. He joined the CasinoBeats team in May 2025. He reports on breaking news and developments in the world of betting, casinos, and... Read...

Xi Gifts Xiaomi Phones to South Korean Leader, Jokes About Backdoor in Tech Rivalry

In a moment that blended diplomacy with a dash of tech humor, Chinese President Xi Jinping presented South Korean President Lee Jae Myung with a pair of Xiaomi smartphones during a state visit in Gyeongju, South Korea. The exchange, which occurred...

Mongolian-born public servant leads multicultural change in Seoul's most affluent district

In a city with growing global diversity, one small office in Seoul's Gangnam District is quietly shaping the future of social integration. At the helm of the Gangnam Global Village Center (GGVC) is Yun Victoria Chuka SeungJu, a visionary whose...

Shaping future of higher education in AI era: key agenda of 2025 QS summit

Korea University’s co-hosting of the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025 underscores Seoul’s growing status as a premier destination for international students and a rising force in global higher education. Under the theme of “Advancing...

The secrets behind the South Korean cosmetics boom: K-pop, Kardashians and churn

By Max Kim, Los Angeles Times Jo Min-Su was working toward a computer science doctorate at one of South Korea’s best universities when he stumbled on his calling: building a better lip gloss. The 30-year-old sat near his booth at Seoul Beauty...

Xi Jinping jokes about phone security during gift exchange with South Korean President

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare joke about phone security during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, after presenting him with two Chinese-made smartphones at the weekend.The exchange happened on the sidelines of the APEC...

Therme Group expands in Asia with development of Therme Korea-Incheon in South Korea

Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) Authority to develop Therme Korea-Incheon – a wellbeing resort in the city of Incheon.The landmark destination will be developed in...