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This week, South Korea and the United Kingdom will jointly host the second global summit on artificial intelligence in Seoul, according to Reuters. Details of the summit British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and South Korean President Yun Suk-yeol will take part in a virtual summit on Tuesday. The event is held against the backdrop of […]
South Korean President Yun Suk-yel has announced an ambitious plan to invest in the development of artificial intelligence and advanced semiconductors. With investments of approximately $7 billion through 2027, the country aims to strengthen its position as a global leader in these key technology areas. South Korea, already known for such giants as Samsung and […]
On Monday, April 8, South Korea successfully launched its second domestic reconnaissance satellite into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. This was reported by the Korea Times. According to the South Korean Ministry of Defense, this satellite was the second launched as part of South Korea’s […]
The production of semiconductors in the Republic of Korea has begun to grow rapidly, indicating the recovery of the country’s most important industrial sector. Recently, the national statistics agency released data showing that production rebounded by 65.3% compared to a year earlier. This is the largest increase since the end of 2009. Semiconductor shipments also […]
An American F-16 fighter jet crashes off the coast of South Korea. The US Air Force said that the fighter belonged to the 8th Fighter Wing. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of January 31, around 8:40 a.m. local time (2:40 a.m. Kyiv time), about 180 kilometers south of Seoul. An American pilot […]
Recently, South Korea has successfully test-fired a modified version of the Korean tactical surface-to-surface missile KTSSM-I. The test, which took place on January 11 at a test site in Taeyang County, marks a significant step in the country’s ongoing efforts to improve its defense capabilities, particularly in response to potential threats from North Korea. KTSSM […]
South Korea’s parliament has passed a bill to ban the breeding and slaughter of dogs for consumption, putting an end to the traditional but controversial practice. Now the document is to be signed by President Yun Seok-yeol. This was reported by CNN. If a person intentionally kills a dog for cooking, they will be imprisoned […]
This is the first real escalation between the DPRK and South Korea in 13 years. The DPRK fired artillery near Yeonpyeong Island, which is the territory of South Korea. It is only 10 kilometers from the land belonging to the DPRK and a few kilometers from the maritime border line. On January 5, between 9 […]
The DPRK fired about 200 artillery shells off the west coast, forcing South Korea to evacuate residents from the Yeonpyeong Island group to shelters. This is reported by Yonhap, referring to the information of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea. The agency said it recorded artillery shelling from Cape Changsan, which is located […]
A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Sunday, December 17, amid North Korea’s plans to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile this month. This is what writes Yonhap with reference to the Seoul Defense Ministry. According to the South Korean Navy, the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN-780) has entered a key naval base […]