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Hyundai set for Elliott showdown as it rejects USD 6.3 billion payout call

Opposition from Elliott led Hyundai to drop an earlier attempt to overhaul its ownership structure and executive vice-chairman Euisun Chung.

26 Feb 2019 6:36 PM

The talks were held at the Blue House, the official residence-cum-office of the South Korean President, where he received given a ceremonial welcome. (Photo: AP)

India, South Korea sign MoU to strengthen counter-terror cooperation

In a joint statement Modi said, 'I express my gratitude to President Moon for his condolences on the Pulwama attack'.

22 Feb 2019 11:27 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, in Seoul, earlier on Friday. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives prestigious Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 in South Korea.

22 Feb 2019 10:56 AM

Indian economy fundamentals sound, set to reach USD 5 trillion: PM Modi

No other large economy in the world has grown at 7 per cent year after year, says PM.

21 Feb 2019 11:59 AM

Upon the Prime Minister's arrival in Seoul Indians who were waiting for him in the hotel lobby, waived the tricolor and took selfies with him. (Photo: ANI)

PM reaches South Korea on two-day visit to boost strategic ties

This is Prime Minister's second visit to the Republic of Korea after his state visit in May 2015.

21 Feb 2019 9:34 AM

Officials signed a short-term agreement on Sunday to boost South Korea's contribution toward the upkeep of US troops (Representational Image)

South Korea signs deal to pay more for US troops after Trump's demand

The new deal must still be approved by South Korea's parliament, but it would boost its contribution.

10 Feb 2019 4:15 PM

Kim is making "good technical preparations" for the meeting, the official KCNA news agency said. (File Photo)

Kim expresses 'great satisfaction' over Trump letter: KCNA

North Korea's Kim Jong Un has expressed "great satisfaction" after receiving a letter from US President Donald Trump.

24 Jan 2019 12:14 PM

South Korea’s Shim Suk-hee has alleged she was raped by her coach since she was 17. (Photo: AP)

#MeToo wave hits South Korean sports

The year-long investigation will cover 50 sports and include children competing from primary schools upwards.

23 Jan 2019 8:29 PM

At a summit in Singapore in June, US President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un signed a vaguely worded pledge on denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula. (Photo: File)

'If US doesn’t keep promise, will change approach': Kim Jon Un’s warning on New Year

Kim was willing to meet Trump again at any time 'to produce a result that will be welcomed by the international community'.

01 Jan 2019 2:06 PM

Behind the North Korean leader glows a neon slogan saying 'The show must go on!' (Photo: AFP)

Kim Jong Un shoots dead Donald Trump in South Korea art satire

The work portrays a film set, with Kim and Trump as friends and quarrelling over money.

20 Dec 2018 2:55 PM

The incident did not trigger any gunfire, unlike last year when a North Korean soldier ran across under a hail of bullets from his own side. (Representational image | AFP)

North Korean soldier defects to South across border

The rare defection came as the two Koreas push ahead with a process of reconciliation in an effort to ease tensions.

01 Dec 2018 7:16 PM

Eight women laid criminal complaints, and the court found Lee raped and molested them 'tens of times' over a long period. (Photo: AFP)

South Korean cult leader gets 15 year jail for raping followers

Lee stood with his eyes closed as the judgement was read, showing no emotion.

22 Nov 2018 2:17 PM

North Korea's official news agency released only one picture to accompany its report on the weapons test, one that gave few clues as to what kind of device was involved. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea successfully tests new 'ultramodern tactical weapon': Report

This is the first official report of a weapons test since N Korea began a diplomatic process with US over its nuclear and missile program.

16 Nov 2018 1:32 PM

At a historic summit in Singapore in June, US President Donald Trump and Kim signed a vaguely-worded statement on denuclearisation. (Photo: File)

Will 'seriously' return to nuclear state policy: North Korea warns US

North's foreign ministry said Pyongyang could revert to its former policy if the US did not change its stance over sanctions.

04 Nov 2018 2:44 PM

Ministry said N Korea could bring back its 'pyongjin' policy of simultaneously advancing its nuclear force and economic development if US doesn't change its stance. (Photo: File)

N Korea threatens to resume nuke development over sanctions

Foreign Ministry statement came amid sense of unease between US and Seoul over use of sanctions to get North to relinquish nuclear program.

03 Nov 2018 3:18 PM

Moon later suggested that the trip was likely to happen this year, and told lawmakers Thursday that the peninsula was approaching 'the historic starting line' for peace. (Photo: AP | File)

Kim Jong-Un to visit Seoul soon, says South Korea President

In September, the leaders of the two Koreas agreed Kim would visit Seoul 'in the near future' without giving a specific date.

01 Nov 2018 3:06 PM

'Chairman Kim said he’s ready to allow them to come in' and see the dismantled Punggye-ri nuclear test site, Pompeo said. (Photo: AP)

Kim Jong Un ready to invite inspectors to nuclear site, says Pompeo

Pompeo met with North Korean leader in Pyongyang on Sunday to rekindle stalled denuclearisation talks.

08 Oct 2018 3:46 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right center, talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, left center, during their summit at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party in Pyongyang, North Korea, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. (Photo: AP)

South Korean leader Moon Jae-in, North's Kim Jong Un hold summit talks

Kim and Moon embraced at Pyongyang's international airport -- where North Korean leader had supervised missile launches last year.

18 Sep 2018 7:40 PM

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, left, and his wife Kim Jung-sook, second from left, walk with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju upon their arrival in Pyongyang, North Korea on September 18. (Photo: AP)

Moon Jae-in arrives in Pyongyang for third summit with Kim Jong-Un

'Let’s open an era of peace and prosperity with the solidarity of one people,' read a hoarding displayed outside the terminal.

18 Sep 2018 1:41 PM

'The complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula is an issue that should fundamentally be resolved between the US and North Korea through negotiation,' Moon told a cabinet meeting. (Photo: File)

South Korea's President urges 'bold decision' from Trump, Kim Jong Un

Moon, who brokered June's historic Singapore summit between Trump and Kim, will fly to Pyongyang next week.

11 Sep 2018 2:52 PM

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