Chennai, June 2 (IANS) The Korean government and the Korea Tourism Organization have now appointed popular actress Priyanka Arul Mohan, who played the lead in director Ra Karthik’s recently released Tamil film ‘Made in Korea’, as the Honorary Ambassador for Korea Tourism. Taking to her Instagram page to express her gratitude for the honour, Priyanka wrote, “Beyond grateful for this incredible honour. Being appointed as the Honorary Ambassador for Korea Tourism is truly very special to me. I’m …
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Singapore, May 30 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday called for finding a “balance” in the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea in a way that respects the roles the US military has played for decades.Hegseth made the remarks at a defence forum in Singapore amid growing concerns over what appears to be differing views between Seoul and Washington over when and how the transition should proceed.”I think we have to find the balance of where our military p…
Seoul, May 29 (IANS) South Korean Police on Friday raided the offices of the Seoul city government, an engineering company and others involved in the demolition of an overpass in western Seoul that partially collapsed earlier this week.The raids took place three days after a section of the Seosomun Overpass undergoing demolition collapsed, killing three people and injuring three others.The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said it was carrying out searches and seizures at seven locations, includi…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) India and South Korea have decided to create dedicated sub-groups to deepen discussions on digital trade, supply chain cooperation and strategic industrial collaboration as part of efforts to upgrade the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IK CEPA), it was announced on Thursday.The talks were conducted pursuant to the Joint Declaration signed on April 20 by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo durin…
Seoul, May 28 (IANS) The South Korea-US alliance remains committed to a “conditions-based” transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to Seoul from Washington, a US Forces Korea (USFK) official said, amid a report that the US military has expressed concerns over a potentially rushed OPCON transition. The official’s remarks came after the Chosun Ilbo, a Korean daily, reported that USFK told the South Korean side a hurried OPCON transition would make it difficult for American troops to come u…
Seoul, May 26 (IANS) An ageing overpass in Seoul, which was undergoing removal, partially collapsed Tuesday, leaving three people dead and three others injured, officials said.Parts of the Seosomun Overpass, located in western Seoul, and other construction debris fell to the ground at 2:32 pm, killing two men in their 50s and 60s. One of the injured victims was later pronounced dead, raising the death toll to three.The three surviving injured workers — men in their 30s, 40s and 50s — suffered …
Seoul, May 26 (IANS) South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday instructed officials to accelerate efforts to fulfil South Korea’s plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.The president made the call during a Cabinet meeting, highlighting the need to enhance the country’s self-defence capabilities amid North Korea’s growing nuclear and missile threats.In a fact sheet released after a South Korea-US summit late last year, Washington expressed support for Seoul to build nuclear-powered, …
Seoul, May 24 (IANS) South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday expressed condolences over a deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi province, voicing hope for a swift recovery from the tragedy.”I pray for the souls of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident, and express my deep condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families and to the people of China,” Lee wrote on the social media platform X. He also posted the message in Chinese, Yonhap news agency reported.T…
Seoul, May 24 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed Sunday to build a government that “saves people’s lives” and to uphold the teaching that all people are equally worthy, as he attended a ceremony marking Buddha’s Birthday. Lee made the remarks during a ceremony hosted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, as he has increasingly prioritised policies aimed at protecting public safety and addressing issues that directly affect people’s daily lives, such as stalking crimes and other s…
Seoul, May 23 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday vowed to continue the legacy of late former President Roh Moo-hyun by building a nation founded on fairness, inclusion and respect for human dignity. “After you left, so many ‘Roh Moo-hyuns’ were born, and I am one of them,” Lee said in his eulogy delivered at a ceremony marking the 17th anniversary of Roh’s death held in the southeastern rural village of Bongha, where the late President lived after his retirement.On North Kor…