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(2nd LD) Hegseth reaffirms strong alliance with S. Korea during 1st phone talks with Seoul's defense chief
South Korea's acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho and new U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held their first phone call Friday and reaffirmed the steadfast alliance between the two nations, Seoul's defense ministry said.
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People arrive at Seoul Station in central Seoul on Jan. 31, 2025, after traveling during an extended Lunar New Year holiday. (Yonhap) (END) [We Welcome Your News Tips] We invite our readers to submit news tips,
5 Perfect Spas in Seoul (And How to Go Au Natural)
Want to dive into South Korean wellness? Here's what to expect from some of the top spas in Seoul, including going au natural.
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Hegseth pledges deeper defense ties during first calls with Seoul, Tokyo
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Friday with his counterparts in South Korea and Japan, vowing to strengthen military ties with both countries amid regional security concerns, according to their respective defense ministries.
Seoul tourism recovers to pre-pandemic level
SEOUL - The number of foreign tourists that visited Seoul in 2024 hit 12 million, a close return to pre-pandemic levels, according to government data released on Jan 31.
Seoul took seriously the warnings about the supply of weapons to Kiev — Ambassador Zinoviev
The South Korean authorities have not yet begun to implement their intentions in the field of supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine.
North Korean cannons designed to flatten Seoul head to front line in Ukraine
North Korea is preparing to send Russia more than 100 artillery systems – originally designed to flatten Seoul – to be used in its war against Ukraine.
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Seoul’s Most Popular Coffee Shop Comes to LA for Two Days
Fritz Coffee, a popular South Korea-based coffee shop with locations in Seoul and on Jeju Island, is popping up in Los Angeles with Kumquat Coffee on February 1 and February 2. The proceeds from the event will be donated to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund.
What It’s Like Inside Signiel Seoul, One Of The World’s Tallest Hotels
Spanning the 76th to 101st floors of South Korea’s tallest building Lotte World Tower, Signiel Seoul is in a league of its own.
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Seoul shares open lower on 'DeepSeek shock'
SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started lower Friday after a weeklong holiday, bracing for the aftermath of the emergence of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek.
What to expect after South Korean president’s indictment on rebellion charges
The jailed president Yoon Suk Yeol, who had been holed up in his presidential compound for weeks after issuing a martial law decree last month, now faces rebellion charges punishable by the death penalty or life in prison.
What to expect after South Korea's impeached president was indicted on rebellion charges
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has become the country’s first leader to be indicted, less than two weeks after he was the first to be detained