SOuth Korea

South Korean President considers Cabinet reshuffle

South Korea’s president may shake up his Cabinet as early as Monday according to reports. It comes as his approval ratings drop to just over 37 percent. Chris Gilbert reports.

4 December, 2023 27

Business / Economics

Host of World Expo 2030 to be announced

The host of World Expo 2030 is set to be announced, with Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Busan in South Korea and the Italian capital Rome all in the running. Giles Gibson has more.

28 November, 2023 146

World

Japan, China, and South Korea hold trilateral summit

Japan, China, and South Korea are looking to reach a leaders' summit as soon as possible. It follows the first talks in four years between Foreign Ministers from the three countries in Busan on Sunday. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

27 November, 2023 33

Science & Technology

North Korea launches first military spy satellite

North Korea has successfully launched its first military spy satellite into space from the Sohae Satellite Launching Station. North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un oversaw the launch, claiming that the Malligyong-1 military reconnaissance satellite is now in orbit. The development raises concerns as it could provide North Korea with an unprecedented ability to monitor the military activities of the United States and South Korea.

23 November, 2023 20

World

North Korea criticizes US arms sale to Japan, S Korea

North Korea is denouncing the United States for approving the sale of weaponry to Japan and South Korea. Seoul is planing to buy sidewinder missiles and Tokyo about 400 tomahawk missiles as the countries look to boost military assertiveness. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

20 November, 2023 10