GLOBEALERT

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 189+ stories.

POLITICSJul 1Koizumi’s First Trip to Seoul: A Sign of Cautious Japan-South Korea ReconciliationWhile the latest Japan-South Korea defense ministers’ meeting shows an obvious trajectory of rapprochement between the two neighbors, it also exposes certain boundaries in their defense cooperation.The Diplomat
POLITICSJul 1South Korea Gets a New PM as Ruling Party Leadership Race Heats upThe outgoing premier is expected to seek the ruling Democratic Party’s chairship amid mounting friction between the presidential office and the DP.The Diplomat
POLITICSJul 1South Korean government discriminated against Coupang, U.S. companies, House report findsThe House Judiciary Committee said the South Korean government discriminated against Coupang and other U.S. companies, in a new report.CNBC
POLITICSJul 1South Korea watchdog says Google stifled Android app store competitionA South Korean regulatory body has accused Google of hindering competition in the Android app store market. This indicates a significant antitrust concern regarding the tech giant's practices.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 1South Korea ‘fake news’ law triggers free speech, censorship fearsA viral YouTube video, a one-star review on a delivery app, a heated post on a parenting community – all of these will fall under the same legal standard in South Korea starting next Tuesday. The revised Information and Communications Network Act, widely known as the “fake news” law, introduces punitive damages for YouTubers with more than 100,000 subscribers and high-traffic TikTok accounts if they display what authorities define as “unlawful” content. Platforms such as Naver, Kakao, Google and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 28South Korean President Lee pledges to resolve North Korea abductee issue through dialogueSouth Korean President Lee has committed to addressing the issue of North Korean abductees through diplomatic dialogue. This pledge signals an intent to peacefully resolve a long-standing humanitarian and political concern.prokerala.com · India
POLITICSJun 28South Korea , Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal , closer defence tiesSouth Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their shared goal of denuclearisation and commitment to closer defense ties. This indicates ongoing diplomatic cooperation between the two nations.channelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICSJun 28South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearization goal, closer defense tiesSouth Korea and Japan on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and agreed to revive ‌joint search-and-rescue drills in a step forward for…Japan Today
POLITICSJun 28South Korea , Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal , closer defence tiesSouth Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to denuclearization and strengthening defense cooperation. This signifies ongoing diplomatic efforts and security alignment in the region.whbl.com · United States
POLITICSJun 26China , South Korea maintain close communication on the matter : Chinese FM on SK president concern over illegal fishing The Chinese Foreign Minister states that China and South Korea are maintaining close communication regarding South Korea's concerns over illegal fishing.globaltimes.cn · China
POLITICSJun 26South Korean ex - first lady sentenced to 7 years for bribery scandalA former first lady of South Korea has been sentenced to 7 years in connection with a bribery scandal. This highlights legal repercussions for high-profile political figures.mynspr.org · United States
POLITICSJun 26South Korean ex - first lady sentenced to 7 years for bribery scandalThe former first lady of South Korea has been sentenced to seven years in prison. This follows a bribery scandal involving a prominent political figure.kasu.org · United States
POLITICSJun 26South Korean ex-first lady sentenced to 7 years for bribery scandalThe former first lady had previously been sentenced to four years in a separate case involving the Unification Church.NPR News
POLITICSJun 26South Korean ex-first lady Kim Keon-hee gets 7 years in jail for briberyA South Korean court sentenced former first lady Kim Keon-hee, already serving time behind bars for corruption, to another seven years’ imprisonment on Friday in a jobs-for-gifts scandal. Kim, 53, was found guilty of accepting “high-value precious metals” in exchange for favours in personnel appointments, according to the live-streamed ruling. The court said she “unhesitatingly accepted valuables of a kind that the average citizen would struggle to acquire even once in a lifetime”. Kim is...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 25Jaishankar calls for closer cooperation with South Korea at Jeju ForumMr. Jaishankar also called for “greater capacity and opportunities” for the Global South to create new factors of growth, while highlighting that “the interests of a few” nations are being “openly prioritised” - without naming any countryThe Hindu
POLITICSJun 25As US wavers, ex-minister says Japan and South Korea ‘only have each other’Japan and South Korea should build a stronger security alliance to anchor regional stability as US commitment to East Asia becomes less certain, former Japanese foreign and defence minister Taro Kono said on Wednesday. “I think it is indispensable for peace and stability for East Asia that Japan and Korea create a very strong security alliance, not just the economy. Japan and Korea need to sit down and discuss security in the region,” Kono said during the “Asia-Pacific in the age of American...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 24South Korean church leader arrested in election influence investigationA South Korean church leader has been arrested as part of an investigation into election influence. This signifies a legal action related to political integrity.wgauradio.com · United States
POLITICSJun 24Jaishankar, South Korean FM discuss deepening strategic partnership in SeoulThe talks focused on follow-up measures in the key areas of trade, investment and finance, agreed during South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to India in AprilThe Hindu
POLITICSJun 22South Korea’s ex-justice minister jailed for 25 years over martial law bidSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 22Protests pose new test for South Korean democracyProtests are occurring in South Korea, presenting a new challenge to the nation's democratic system.asianews.network · China
POLITICSJun 16PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Kenya , Japan , Egypt and South Korea leaders on sidelines of G7 SummitPM Modi held bilateral talks with leaders from Kenya, Japan, Egypt, and South Korea during the G7 Summit. These discussions signify important diplomatic engagements on the international stage.kenyastar.com · Kenya