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US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood

Thomas-Greenfield made the comments in Seoul, after being asked whether the United States was open to recognise the request by the Palestinian Authority to have a full UN membership.

17 April 2024, 05:19 IST

US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood

US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood

US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood

17 April 2024, 05:19 IST

SpaceX launches South Korea's second spy satellite amid race with North

The Falcon 9 rocket was launched at 2317 GMT on Sunday and the satellite successfully separated from the launch vehicle 45 minutes later and entered its targeted orbit.

08 April 2024, 02:59 IST

SpaceX launches South Korea's second spy satellite amid race with North

SpaceX launches South Korea's second spy satellite amid race with North

SpaceX launches South Korea's second spy satellite amid race with North

08 April 2024, 02:59 IST

Kim Jong Un faces annihilation in most Korea war scenarios

North Korea keeps its howitzers, mortars and rocket artillery in hardened positions and ready to fire on short notice for exactly this purpose. At the same time, an estimated 200,000 soldiers in Kim’s special operations units— part of a 1.1 million-strong active-duty army, would try to cross the border by land, sea, air and even tunnel, according to South Korea's Defense Ministry.

03 April 2024, 04:12 IST

Kim Jong Un faces annihilation in most Korea war scenarios

Kim Jong Un faces annihilation in most Korea war scenarios

Kim Jong Un faces annihilation in most Korea war scenarios

03 April 2024, 04:12 IST

Explained | Why is South Korea hosting a 'Summit for Democracy'?

This year's event saw senior officials visit Seoul, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, the foreign ministers of Ecuador, Gambia, Indonesia, Guyana, and Mauritius, and other minister-level leaders.

18 March 2024, 07:29 IST

Explained | Why is South Korea hosting a 'Summit for Democracy'?

Explained | Why is South Korea hosting a 'Summit for Democracy'?

Explained | Why is South Korea hosting a 'Summit for Democracy'?

18 March 2024, 07:29 IST

South Korea scientists tout 'beef rice' as source of protein for the future

Professor Jinkee Hong of Yonsei University in Seoul, who led the research published in the journal Matter this month, said the 'beef rice' is the first product of its kind. It uses grain particles as the base for cultivating animal muscle and fat cells.

14 March 2024, 14:19 IST

South Korea scientists tout 'beef rice' as source of protein for the future

South Korea scientists tout 'beef rice' as source of protein for the future

South Korea scientists tout 'beef rice' as source of protein for the future

14 March 2024, 14:19 IST

South Korea gives protesting doctors February end deadline to return to work

Doctors in South Korea have been protesting against the government's decision to increase the number of students admitted to medical schools, rather than addressing the existing issues of working conditions and pay of the doctors.

26 February 2024, 05:06 IST

South Korea gives protesting doctors February end deadline to return to work

South Korea gives protesting doctors February end deadline to return to work

South Korea gives protesting doctors February end deadline to return to work

26 February 2024, 05:06 IST

EAM Jaishankar to visit Japan, South Korea, discuss bilateral matters

Jaishankar's visit to the Republic of Korea and Japan, two of India's major partners, will impart further momentum to bilateral exchanges and set the agenda for future cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

22 February 2024, 08:05 IST

EAM Jaishankar to visit Japan, South Korea, discuss bilateral matters

EAM Jaishankar to visit Japan, South Korea, discuss bilateral matters

EAM Jaishankar to visit Japan, South Korea, discuss bilateral matters

22 February 2024, 08:05 IST

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off its east coast, says South Korea military

While strengthening surveillance and vigilance, our military is cooperating closely with the United States and closely monitoring additional signs and activities from North Korea, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

14 February 2024, 03:23 IST

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off its east coast, says South Korea military

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off its east coast, says South Korea military

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off its east coast, says South Korea military

14 February 2024, 03:23 IST

Amid population slump, grannies in South Korean County rap on farm and rural life

A group of octogenarian rappers from North Gyeongsang province call themselves 'Suni and the Seven Princesses'. Rapping about farm life and bringing energy to a quiet rural area threatened by a population slump, they are the celebrities of the town.

13 February 2024, 03:33 IST

Amid population slump, grannies in South Korean County rap on farm and rural life

Amid population slump, grannies in South Korean County rap on farm and rural life

Amid population slump, grannies in South Korean County rap on farm and rural life

13 February 2024, 03:33 IST

South Korea, Qatar defence ministers agree to boost military ties

Seoul's Defence Minister Shin Won-sik met his counterpart Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah in Qatar, where they also signed an agreement to hold regular ministerial-level talks and establish a foundation for bilateral defence cooperation.

07 February 2024, 06:39 IST

South Korea, Qatar defence ministers agree to boost military ties

South Korea, Qatar defence ministers agree to boost military ties

South Korea, Qatar defence ministers agree to boost military ties

07 February 2024, 06:39 IST