Asia South Korea The number of babies born in Korea in August plummeted to the lowest level in nearly three years, data showed, heightening concerns of a looming demographic crisis driven by the world’s lowest fertility rate, decline in marriage and aging population
Asia South Korea The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan has docked at Busan for a five days stay to strengthen the defence posture of the country, as Seoul warned of a greater threat from North Korea and held joint maritime drills with the US and Japan
Asia South Korea Thirty people in South Korea have bought 8000 apartments in the past five years, despite measures sought by the government to restrict the ability to multiple houses property
Asia South Korea The government is working on a law that would allow women to give birth anonymously in hospitals, to reduce the number of unregistered births and promote maternal care
Asia South Korea About 13.000 rail workers launched a four-day strike, the first in four years, which could cut passenger and cargo train operations by up to 60% amid soaring seasonal demand, unions say
Asia South Korea 7 in 10 Koreans oppose Fukushima water release; Korea, which banned imports on Fukushima seafood, said it would file complaint with IMO on Fukushima issue if Japan reneges on original release plan
Asia South Korea After 23 years of project setbacks, the Busan Lotte Tower construction was started with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site attended by architect Kengo Kuma and Mayor Hyungjun Park among the many VIPs
Asia South Korea At historic talks in Camp David, USA, Korea, Japan and US leaders pledge to deepen partnership, while condemning recent actions of China and North Korea
Asia South Korea Mission should continue to uncover truth behind 39.000 military deaths said chairman of independent panel launched under Moon administration, set to disband in September
Asia South Korea Heavy rainfall has been affecting South Korea since 9 July, causing floods and landslides with casualties and damage; as of 18 July, media reports indicate 49 deaths, with the highest number of 19 people dead in North Chungcheong Province
Asia South Korea Jungkook of BTS is making his official solo debut next month with the digital single “Seven”; the artist announced on online platform Weverse that he would be dropping the single tomorrow July 14 at 1 p.m. Korea time
Asia South Korea Workers at medical institutions will be required to register newborns starting a year from now; at least 2.236 children born 2015-2022 in medical institutions haven’t been registered by parents and went therefore totally ‘invisibile’
Asia South Korea Up to 400 tons of salt from the country’s reserves will be released starting today through July 11; they will be sold at 20% off June consumer prices to cope with recent price hikes and rising demand