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South Koreans line up for virus tests as coronavirus cases surge

Long lines are snaking from coronavirus testing sites in the South Korean capital of Seoul on Saturday as the country reports 1,053 more confirmed cases, the fourth straight day over 1,000

Friends of the US ought to help Joe Biden succeed: Bloomberg editors

US partners should coordinate new efforts to strengthen their joint military capabilities, much as Japan has been doing with Australia, India and key Southeast Asian nations

South Korea passes law allowing BTS stars to postpone military service

In a major move, the South Korean parliament has passed a bill allowing music sensation BTS and other musicians to postpone their mandatory military service until the age of 30

South Korea reports 511 more Covid-19 cases, tally stands at 35,163

South Korea reported 511 more cases of coronavirus infections, taking total caseload in the country to 35,163

5G smartphone sales in South Korea to top 10 mn this year: Report

The number of 5G subscribers in the country stood at 9.25 million as of the end of September

South Korea set to crack down on chaebols that made it an export powerhouse

South Korea is pushing for its most significant reform of corporate governance since President Moon Jae-in took office, a move that could add transparency to top decision-making at large conglomerates

RCEP signatories ready for talks once India gives written request to join

Countries that have signed the RCEP agreement can start negotiations with India for joining the pact once New Delhi submits a written request stating its intention for the same

In calls with world leaders, Biden emphasises on a secure Indo-Pacific

US President-elect Joe Biden in phone calls with the leaders of Australia, Japan and South Korea emphasised on maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region

Drone taxis and deliveries: Science fiction gets closer to reality in Seoul

The vehicle glided above the river for around 10 minutes at a height of about 36 meters and reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) an hour

Climate change: A polluter's easy path to the zero emissions club

Countries accounting for about 56% of the world's emissions have now announced or are investigating targets to eliminate their emissions by mid-century

South Korea military detects unidentified person at North Korea border

South Korean troops were engaged in an operation near the heavily fortified border with North Korea after detecting "unidentified personnel" there, the South's military said

Lee's death raises questions over Samsung's future in electronics industry

The death of its iconic promoter, Lee Kun-hee, raises questions over how long the chaebol can maintain its gigantic footprint in the global electronics industry

Lee Kun-hee, who transformed Samsung into global conglomerate, dies at 78

Lee, who told employees to "change everything except your wife and children" during his drive to foster innovation and challenge rivals such as Sony Corp., was South Korea's richest person.\

South Korea coronavirus update: 77 cases tied to hospitals reported

South Korea has reported 77 new cases of the coronavirus, mostly from the greater capital area where officials are scrambling to stem transmissions at hospitals and nursing homes

South Korea battery maker LG Chem shares jump, boosted by Tesla sales boom

SEOUL (Reuters) - Shares in electric vehicle battery maker LG Chem <051910.KS> leapt as much as 4.1% in early trade on Thursday after the firm and major customer Tesla Inc both posted record quarterly profits.

PM Narendra Modi holds telephone conversation with South Korean president

The two leaders also reviewed the ongoing diversification of international value chains

Intel Corp agrees to sell Nand memory unit to SK Hynix for $9 billion

The deal will shore up the Korean corporation's position in a business that's boomed in the wake of Covid-19, which drove online activity and demand for internet computing

Uber joins forces with SK Telecom to crack tough South Korea market

SEOUL (Reuters) - Uber Technologies said on Friday it will invest more than $150 million in a joint venture and partnership with South Korea's SK Telecom Co Ltd <017670.KS>, which is proposing to split off its mobility business.

South Korea reports 110 more coronavirus cases; tally reaches 24,988

South Korea reported 110 more cases of the Covid-19 as of midnight Wednesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 24,988

Hyundai Motor Group heir apparent Euisun Chung appointed as chairman

Euisun Chung has played an increasingly visible leadership role since September 2018 when he was promoted to executive vice chairman