North Korea's Kim Jong-un says it is 'duty of women' to have more children to halt falling birth rate

A falling fertility rate is a concerning development for North Korea , because it depends on mobilised labour to help keep its broken, ... View article...

South Korea inflation stabilises faster than expected

This dynamic could delay the Bank of Korea's rate cuts next year. Inflation stabilised in November due to sharp drop in fresh food and energy prices. View article...

The China-Russia-North Korea triangle looks unlikely to last

When Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sept. 13 — their first meeting in four years — Putin stated that ... View article...

Korea Finance Nominee Likens Aging Demographics to Titanic Iceberg

South Korea's nominee for finance minister compared challenges posed by the country's aging demographics to the iceberg that sank ... View article...

Electric bicycles popular among monied N. Koreans

With a kilogram of rice selling for KPW 5,000 in North Korean markets, one could buy about 800 kilograms of rice for the price of an electric bike. “ ... View article...

Car sales in Korea will drop 1.7% in 2024, report says

Vehicle sales in Korea are expected to fall 1.7 percent on year in 2024 as an economic slowdown and high inflation continue to pinch consumers' ... View article...

The 6 best Korean dramas to stream on Netflix this winter

Here are the six upcoming Korean dramas you should be watching this winter on Netflix. My Demon. View article...

North Korean smugglers disguised under Pacific island flags

North Korean "smuggling networks" are registering ships in Pacific nations to disguise themselves while trafficking oil, according to former ... View article...