KB News DeskSeoul cautious about Ukraine's defense request amid claims more N. Korean troops being sent to Russia
The government maintained a cautious stance on Ukraine’s request for air defense support and other military provisions, a senior government official said Monday, amid Ukrainian claims that North Korea is…
EU imposes anti-dumping tariffs on terephthalic acid from South Korea, Mexico
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The European Union imposed on Monday tariffs on terephthalic acid – a raw material used to make a common sort of plastic known as PET – made…
Boy dies 3 days after telling police his grandmother beat him
An 11-year-old boy who died after being taken from a church in Cheonan to a hospital had filed an abuse report just three days earlier, raising questions over whether authorities…
Korean, US researchers develop oral nanomedicine for cancer treatment
Researchers from Sungkyunkwan University and the University of Michigan have developed an oral nanomedicine that uses a gut bacterial metabolite to enhance the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. Sungkyunkwan…
Seoul to consult US on swift Gwangju military relocation for chip belt
South Korea will consult the United States on expeditiously relocating US military facilities from Gwangju Air Base, which has been selected as the site of the country’s second semiconductor belt,…
Police to strengthen whistleblower protections following investigative authority reform
The Korean National Police Agency said Monday it will strengthen measures to encourage whistleblowing and protect those who report legal violations as part of its efforts to reform the organization…
DP chair candidate rules out party split after leadership election
Democratic Party of Korea leadership candidate Rep. Jung Chung-rae on Monday dismissed speculations that the party could splinter after the leadership election. Speaking to the press at the Jeonbuk State…
Coupang expands global shelf with over 600 overseas brands
E-commerce giant Coupang said Monday that hundreds of global brands have joined its cross-border shopping service, Rocket Jikgu, broadening Korean shoppers’ access to brands with a following abroad. Launched for…
BBQ opens 1st store in Mexico
Korean fried chicken chain expands Latin American footprint with first Mexico City store Korean fried chicken brand Genesis BBQ Group has opened its first store in Mexico, stepping up its…
China's top diplomat likely to visit S. Korea next week
China’s foreign minister will likely visit South Korea next week for talks expected to focus on North Korea’s nuclear program, bilateral ties and regional security issues, sources said Monday. Seoul…
