chinese sanctions may be pushing cj groups expansion in vietnam

Chinese sanctions may be pushing CJ Group’s expansion in Vietnam

The Chinese policy to limit South Korean businesses may be the main reason behind Korea-based CJ Group’s heavy expansion in Vietnam. Entering a co-operation with local restaurant chain Golden Gate is the latest step in this expansion.
putin invites two koreas to economic summit

Putin invites two Koreas to economic summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Jun 22) invited his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in to an economic forum in Vladivostok in September, confirming his plans to host the leaders of both Koreas in Russia.
killing dogs for meat illegal rules south korean court

Killing dogs for meat illegal, rules South Korean court

A South Korean court has outlawed the killing of dogs for meat, in a landmark ruling that animal rights activists said Thursday (Jun 21) could pave the way to making eating canines illegal.
korean companies keen on vietnamese beauty market

Korean companies keen on Vietnamese beauty market

Many Korean beauty brands are looking to expand their operations to tap into the fast-growing Vietnamese market.
north koreas kim planning china visit report

North Korea's Kim planning China visit: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may visit China as early as Tuesday (Jun 19) to brief President Xi Jinping on last week's summit with US President Donald Trump, according to Japanese reports.
world can sleep well after north korea summit trump says

World can 'sleep well' after North Korea summit, Trump says

A jubilant-sounding President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday (Jun 13) that his "deal" with Kim Jong Un has ended the North Korean nuclear threat, as his top diplomat said he hoped to see "major disarmament" of the country by 2020.
mumuso origin scandal deepens

Mumuso origin scandal deepens

Mumuso has once again been slammed for cheating consumers as most recently a Korean language expert stated that the inscriptions on the firm's products are meaningless. Furthermore, the Korean Intellectual Property Office cannot confirm its business activities in the country.
european markets run out of steam on caution over north korea summit

European markets run out of steam on caution over North Korea summit

US and European stocks markets faltered on Tuesday (Jun 12) as initial optimism faded over US President Donald Trump's historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dealers said.
trump says he will stop war games with south korea

Trump says he will stop 'war games' with South Korea

The US will stop holding joint military exercises on the Korean peninsula, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Jun 12), making a major concession to North Korea after his summit with Kim Jong Un.
kim jong un commits to complete denuclearisation in joint text with trump at singapore summit

Kim Jong Un commits to 'complete denuclearisation' in joint text with Trump at Singapore Summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday (Jun 12) reaffirmed his "firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula".
us president trump north korean leader kim meet at historic singapore summit

US President Trump, North Korean leader Kim meet at historic Singapore summit

SINGAPORE: The leaders of the United States and North Korea met for the first time in Singapore on Tuesday (Jun 12).
mother of nut rage korean air heiress grilled over illegal maids

Mother of 'nut rage' Korean Air heiress grilled over illegal maids

The matriarch of the troubled Korean Air dynasty was grilled Monday (Jun 11) over allegations she used company resources to illegally hire foreign housekeepers, as a probe into the scandal-hit family widened.
cryptocurrencies tumble after south korea hack

Cryptocurrencies tumble after South Korea hack

Cryptocurrencies plunged in Asia on Monday (Jun 11) after a hack on a South Korean exchange sparked fresh concerns about the safety of the digital units.
asian traders cautious after g7 debacle eyes on trump kim summit

Asian traders cautious after G7 debacle, eyes on Trump-Kim summit

Asian markets fluctuated on Monday (Jun 11) after the Group of Seven meeting ended with deep divisions between the US and its allies, while investors are looking ahead to Donald Trump's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
south korean found six days after australia mountain fall

South Korean found six days after Australia mountain fall

A South Korean tourist was found safe and "in good spirits" six days after falling into a deep ravine while taking photos from a mountaintop in northeastern Australia, officials said.