South Korea
K-pop agencies scale up to build bigger IP, platform empires
It's no secret that K-pop has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry with artists bred here becoming global household names supported by fans from all over the globe.
S. Korea approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for all adults
South Korea's drug safety agency on Wednesday approved the vaccine for the novel coronavirus by AstraZeneca for all adults, including those aged 65 and older, amid efficacy controversies, Yonhap News Agency reported.
S. Korea expected to receive Pfizer vaccines in late Feb.-early March: PM
Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said Tuesday that South Korea is expected to receive new coronavirus vaccines from American pharmaceutical company Pfizer between late February and early March.
South Korea provides $21mn aid to Bangladesh
The government of South Korea through Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) will contribute US $21 million to support the government of Bangladesh in entrepreneurship development, Intelligent Transport Systems and Safer Cyberspace for Digital Bangladesh.
Dhaka and Seoul discuss cooperation between Met Offices
Bangladesh and South Korea have discussed future cooperation between the two countries to improve capacity of Bangladesh weather forecasting and climate monitoring.
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine OK for all adults: S Korea panel
A South Korean panel of experts has said that vaccines for the novel coronavirus by AstraZeneca can be administered to elderly people amid efficacy controversies, according to the country's drug safety agency Monday.
Samsung reports profit jump driven by strong chip deman
Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its operating profit for the last quarter rose by more than 26% as it capped off a robust business year where its dual strength in parts and finished products allowed it to thrive amid the pandemic.
S. Korean court upholds prison term for ex-president Park
South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 20-year prison term for former President Park Geun-hye over bribery and other crimes as it wrapped up a historic corruption case that marked a striking fall from grace for the country’s first female leader and conservative icon.
South Korean diplomat in Iran over seized ship, frozen funds
A South Korean diplomatic delegation arrived in Iran on Sunday to negotiate the release of a vessel and its crew seized by Iranian forces amid an escalating financial dispute between the countries, Iranian state-run media reported.
Association of Koreans donates to Dhaka's underprivileged
Association of Koreans in Bangladesh donates food, clothing, and hygiene items to Dhaka's underprivileged population.