South Korea Violated Human Rights To Meet Adoption Demand, Probe Finds

South Korea's government enabled the "mass exportation" of children with private adoption agencies by fabricating birth records and failing to follow consent procedures, a long-awaited investigation has found. According to CNN, the country, …

Investors see oppportunities for Korea amid intensifying US-China rivalry

South Korea faces a pivotal moment as it maneuvers through intensifying competition between the US and China, but the evolving landscape offers distinct opportunities for the economy, global investors said during an event hosted by the Milken Institute. …

South Korea wildfires: Overnight rain cuts haze, improves visibility for firefighters

Yeongdeok: Overnight rain has helped to contain some of South Korea’s worst-ever wildfires, authorities said on Friday, as the death toll from the blazes, which have raged for nearly a week, reached 28. To advertise here, Contact Us More than a dozen fires …

South Korea admits agencies mishandled international adoptions

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Deann Borshay Liem, who was born in South Korea and adopted into an American family, about the Korean government admitting adoption agencies engaged in malpractice. Sponsor Message

South Korea admits to human rights violations through mass intercountry adoptions

The South Korean government’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission admitted on Wednesday that the government had violated fundamental human rights in the intercountry adoption process due to a lack of a proper legislative framework, oversight, and adherence …

US Offers Condolences To South Korea Over Wildfires, Pledges All Support Needed

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, March 28 (IANS) The United States expressed condolences to South Korea on Friday for the loss of life and the destruction caused by devastating wildfires in the southern region, pledging to provide all support needed."The United …

South Korea's military says North Korea has sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year for Moscow's war in ...

South Korea exports to rise for second month on chip boost; tariff risks loom: Reuters poll

By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports likely rose in March for a second straight month on a growth in chip sales, a Reuters poll found on Friday, but economists warned of weakening momentum due to U.S. tariffs. Outbound shipments from Asia’ …

Russia's allies including North Korea could join Ukraine ceasefire talks, Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested on March 27 that countries "friendly" to Russia could take part in the peace process and negoatiations to end Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Speaking with sailors from the Arkhangelsk …

South Korea’s worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea were almost contained, authorities announced Friday,… SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea were almost contained, authorities …