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A humbled Yoon must future-proof Seoul’s alliances

The public is well within their rights to give Yoon a black eye, such is dissatisfaction with issues including the handling of the ongoing doctors’ strike — not to mention the aloofness of the first couple that has made green onions and Dior handbags part of the national conversation.

12 April 2024, 03:39 IST

A humbled Yoon must future-proof Seoul’s alliances

A humbled Yoon must future-proof Seoul’s alliances

A humbled Yoon must future-proof Seoul’s alliances

12 April 2024, 03:39 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's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit

Technological disparity among countries is a major challenge, Yoon said, describing it as a root case of how some countries fall behind in economic prosperity and fail to make progress on democracy.

18 March 2024, 04:45 IST

South Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit

South Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit

South Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit

18 March 2024, 04:45 IST

Meta's Zuckerberg to meet Samsung chief, discuss AI in South Korea

A presidential official confirmed that Zuckerberg had sought a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, without providing further details.

21 February 2024, 03:54 IST

Meta's Zuckerberg to meet Samsung chief, discuss AI in South Korea

Meta's Zuckerberg to meet Samsung chief, discuss AI in South Korea

Meta's Zuckerberg to meet Samsung chief, discuss AI in South Korea

21 February 2024, 03:54 IST

'Dior bag scandal' lands South Korea's President, ruling party in disarray ahead of elections

Some members of Yoon's conservative People Power Party have urged the President and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, to apologise for the incident dubbed by local media "Dior bag scandal" and admit receiving the purse was, at least, inappropriate, in the hope of putting the matter to rest.

24 January 2024, 07:00 IST

'Dior bag scandal' lands South Korea's President, ruling party in disarray ahead of elections

'Dior bag scandal' lands South Korea's President, ruling party in disarray ahead of elections

'Dior bag scandal' lands South Korea's President, ruling party in disarray ahead of elections

24 January 2024, 07:00 IST

South Korea's Opposition condemns attack on leader as act of terror

New agencies reported that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said that the attack on opposition party chief Lee was unacceptable.

02 January 2024, 03:53 IST

South Korea's Opposition condemns attack on leader as act of terror

South Korea's Opposition condemns attack on leader as act of terror

South Korea's Opposition condemns attack on leader as act of terror

02 January 2024, 03:53 IST

Attack on opposition chief Lee unacceptable: South Korea President

News reports said that the assailant approached Lee asking for an autograph, then suddenly lunged forward and attack him.

02 January 2024, 02:50 IST

Attack on opposition chief Lee unacceptable: South Korea President

Attack on opposition chief Lee unacceptable: South Korea President

Attack on opposition chief Lee unacceptable: South Korea President

02 January 2024, 02:50 IST

G20 Summit: Which world leader will attend, and who will not

Delhi is all set to host world leaders for the G20 summit, but there are some notable absentees like Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's head Xi Jinping. However, there is hope this meet will be a success and as world leaders have begun arriving, here we take a look at those who will attend this edition of the G20 summit and those who will not.

08 September 2023, 10:43 IST

G20 Summit: Which world leader will attend, and who will not

G20 Summit: Which world leader will attend, and who will not

G20 Summit: Which world leader will attend, and who will not

08 September 2023, 10:43 IST

S Korea floods kill 40, Yoon blames botched responses

Deluges have pummelled central and southern regions since July 13 as the rainy season that started in late June reaches its peak.

17 July 2023, 07:18 IST

South Korea flood death toll rises to 40, Yoon blames botched responses

South Korea flood death toll rises to 40, Yoon blames botched responses

S Korea floods kill 40, Yoon blames botched responses

17 July 2023, 07:18 IST

South Korean President makes surprise visit to Ukraine

South Korea has provided humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in its protracted war with Russia but denied the country's requests for lethal weapons.

15 July 2023, 10:10 IST

South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol makes surprise visit to Ukraine in show of support

South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol makes surprise visit to Ukraine in show of support

South Korean President makes surprise visit to Ukraine

15 July 2023, 10:10 IST