Tour operators from Bangladesh and South Korea at a webinar have discussed ways to explore tourism opportunities, highlighting the scopes that South Korea offers.
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North and South Korea exchange gunfire at border
North and South Korea have exchanged gunfire in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) which divides the two countries.
South Korea election: Ruling party wins amid virus outbreak
The party of South Korean President Moon Jae-in has won a decisive victory in parliamentary elections, with voters backing the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
South Korea reveals how to win Covid-19 war
Prime Minister Chung tells the world his country has managed to contain the spread of the new coronavirus strain By ANDREW SALMONMARCH 27, 2020 Chung Sye-kyun was not exactly triumphalist, but there was an air of undeniable pride as South…
Cross-border S Korean drama overcomes political risks
For the South Korean crew behind the latest hit drama “Crash Landing on You,” recreating the life in North Korea was a painstakingly meticulous process with big political risks.
2.5M people urges to stay home over virus in South Korea
The mayor of the South Korean city of Daegu urged its 2.5 million people on Thursday to refrain from going outside as cases of a new virus spike.
‘Parasite’ shines light on South Korean basement dwellers
Kim Da-hye, a 29-year-old South Korean, said that moving into a semi-basement apartment was her least-preferred option when she was looking for a new place to live.
Kim says North Korean launches were warning to US, South
Seoul, Aug 7 (AP/UNB) — North Korea said Wednesday leader Kim Jong Un supervised a live-fire demonstration of newly developed, short-range ballistic missiles intended to send a warning to the United States and South Korea over their joint military exercises.…
BD swimmers to compete in FINA World Champs in South Korea
Dhaka – A five-member swimming team comprising of three swimmers and two officials will represent Bangladesh in the 18th FINA World Championship scheduled to be held in Gwangju of South Korea from July 12-28. Of the five member team, two…
South Korea hails Bong Joon-ho’s top prize win at Cannes
South Korea on Sunday hailed Bong Joon-ho’s Cannes film festival win for “Parasite”, saying it had left a historic footprint as the first Korean film to win the Palme d’Or. The top prize win by “Parasite”, a black comedy about…
Kim Jong-un’s sister Yo-jong in S Korea for Olympics
Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has arrived in South Korea. She is the first immediate member of the North’s ruling family to visit since the 1950-1953 Korean war. She and Kim Yong-nam, North Korea’s ceremonial…
Hospital fire kills dozens in Miryang, South Korea
At least 41 people have been killed and dozens injured in a fire at a hospital in Miryang, South Korea, said the Yonhap news agency.
Pence put North Korea on notice
US Vice President Mike Pence put North Korea on notice on Monday neither the United States nor South Korea would tolerate further missile and nuclear tests, with U.S. attacks in Syria and Afghanistan showing its resolve. Pence and South Korean…
Military action against North Korea ‘an option’: US
The US has said its policy of “strategic patience” with North Korea is over, and suggested it may decide to take pre-emptive military action. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the option was “on the table” if the threat from…
South Korea’s court formally removes president
Seoul- In a historic, unanimous ruling Friday, South Korea’s Constitutional Court formally removed impeached President Park Geun-hye from office over a corruption scandal that has plunged the country into political turmoil and worsened an already-serious national divide. It capped a…