Freedom Shield is one of two “command post” exercises that the allies conduct each year; the other is Ulchi Freedom Shield, held in August. The drills are largely computer-simulated and designed to test the allies’ joint operational capabilities while incorporating evolving war scenarios and security challenges.

South Korea has relaunched a fact-finding commission into its past human rights violations, with a key focus on the extensive fraud and malfeasance that corrupted the nation’s historic foreign adoptio

By Cynthia Kim and Jihoon Lee SEOUL, Feb 26 (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank kept policy interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as widely expected, as a chip boom in exports and steady inflation allow policymakers more time to assess risks related to financial stability and tariffs.

South Korea has protested to Russia after its embassy in Seoul unfurled a giant banner declaring "Victory will be ours", an apparent reference to the anniversary of the Ukraine war.Its appearance has

South Korea’s jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol has appealed his life sentence for rebellion over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.

SEOUL, Feb 26 (Reuters) - South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote defence cooperation that would be worth more than $35 billion, Seoul's presidential envoy said on Thursday.

Propelled by strategic R&D, China’s tech prowess is now the third highest, with key sectors such as batteries and biotech showing big gains over rivals.

South Korea has seen births rise for two consecutive years, but will the trend hold?

The brief life span of the Dubai chewy cookie reflects the country’s fast-moving food trends, where hype often matters more than taste.