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The 1994 Group That Tested Germany, Spain, and South Korea

The 1994 Group That Tested Germany, Spain, and South Korea

The 1994 FIFA World Cup, held in the United States, featured six groups of four teams each. Group C was particularly intriguing, comprising defendi...

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has visited a new facility to produce nuclear materials and announced plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate."

How Jeonju World Cup Stadium Built Its Sporting Legacy

How Jeonju World Cup Stadium Built Its Sporting Legacy

Jeonju World Cup Stadium stands as a significant landmark in Jeonju, South Korea, with a rich history tied to the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Constructed ...

US and South Korea Discuss Nuclear Cooperation Amid Security Talks

US and South Korea Discuss Nuclear Cooperation Amid Security Talks

South Korea and the United States have initiated talks to discuss nuclear cooperation, focusing on expanding uranium enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing rights. These discussions are part of a joint security agreement established by President Trump and South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung. The talks, led by South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo and the U.S. State Department's under secretary for political affairs, Allison Hooker, aim to support South Korea's plans to build nuclear-powered submarines. The discussions are centered on revising the existing nuclear agreement for civilian and commercial purposes, while military use, such as nuclear-powered submarines, would require a separate agreement.

Pentagon Chief Urges Increased Defense Spending Amid China's Military Expansion

Pentagon Chief Urges Increased Defense Spending Amid China's Military Expansion

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on Asian allies to increase their military spending in response to China's growing military capabilities. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth emphasized the need for a stronger, self-reliant network of allies to deter aggression and maintain regional balance. He highlighted the 'rightful alarm' over China's rapid military buildup and expansion of activities in the region. Hegseth reiterated President Trump's demand for allies to shoulder more defense costs, stating that the era of the U.S. subsidizing defense for wealthy nations is over. He praised contributions from countries like South Korea, Japan, and Australia, while urging further investment in defense capabilities.

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks

By Joyce Lee SEOUL, June 3 (Reuters) - South Korea and the U.S. held inaugural talks this week to discuss nuclear cooperation under a joint fact sheet on security agreed by U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung last year, Seoul said on Wednesday.

South Korean Startup Unastella Secures $24 Million for Rocket Development

South Korean Startup Unastella Secures $24 Million for Rocket Development

South Korean Startup Unastella Secures $24 Million for Rocket Development

South Korea export growth hits four-decade high as chip sales hit record on AI boom

South Korea export growth hits four-decade high as chip sales hit record on AI boom

By Jihoon Lee SEOUL, June 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's exports grew at the strongest annual rate in more than four decades in May, beating market expectations, as chip sales hit a record on a global boom in AI investment.

Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens

Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens

By Ben Blanchard and Wen-Yee Lee TAIPEI, June 1 (Reuters) - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hosted top South Korean tech executives including the boss of chipmaker SK Hynix at a boisterous dinner on Monday, as he looks to deepen ties with key partners ahead of what he called an "incredibly busy" stretch for

Steam Deck OLED Prices Surge in Asia, 1TB Model Sees 51% Increase in Korea

Steam Deck OLED Prices Surge in Asia, 1TB Model Sees 51% Increase in Korea

Steam Deck OLED Prices Surge in Asia, 1TB Model Sees 51% Increase in Korea

Morning Bid: Who needs oil when there's AI to buy?

Morning Bid: Who needs oil when there's AI to buy?

June 1 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It seems investors are concluding no news is good news when it comes to the Gulf peace talks.