South Korea to shun Sado mine memorial in Japan

South Korea will not be attending a November memorial ceremony in Japan to honor people subjected to wartime forced labor in the Sado Island Gold Mines, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, citing differences with Tokyo. Japan agreed to host …

South Korea says it will not attend Sado mines memorial in Japan amid lingering historical tensions

North Korea Condemns Naval Exercise Involving Japan, South Korea And U.S.

North Korea condemned on Saturday recent joint military drills by the United States, South Korea and Japan, warning that it would take immediate actions if needed to defend the state. Last week, the three countries held a three-day joint exercise, dubbed “ …

Japan-South Korea relations: the long road ahead

South Korea and Japan are strengthening ties amidst mutual challenges, including North Korean missile threats, China’s maritime ambitions, and Russia’s growing assertiveness, marking a step toward regional stability despite lingering historical tensions. ( …

Why South Korea’s Leadership Is Critical for a Successful Global Plastics Treaty

The international community’s efforts in tackling the global plastics crisis have reached a pivotal moment, leading up to the fifth and last scheduled intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC-5) to take place in Busan, South Korea starting on November …

 23 mins  Pentagon official says burden sharing with South Korea is not just about defence spending

Washington, Nov 23 : Security burden sharing between the US and South Korea is not just about Seoul's defence spending, a Pentagon official said amid concerns that US President-elect Donald Trump could seek renegotiation of a recent defence cost- …

South Korea will not attend Sado mines memorial event in Japan

SEOUL--South Korea’s government said Saturday it will not attend a memorial service near Japan’s Sado Island Gold Mines due to unspecified disagreements with Tokyo over the event, which stirred longstanding tensions over the abuse of Korean forced laborers …

South Korea’s Archery Dominance Linked to Ancient Traditions and Fair Selection Systems

A scene from the movie War of the Arrows. ULSAN, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) –South Korea’s national archery team achieved a historic sweep at the 2024 Paris Olympics, claiming gold in all five events—a testament to the country’s dominance in the sport. This …

South Korea to skip Japan's Sado mine event to remember laborers

South Korea said Saturday it will not send any officials to a memorial event to be held on Japan's Sado Island to commemorate laborers, including Koreans, who worked during World War II at the island's gold and silver mine complex. The announcement …

World News | South Korea Will Not Attend Sado Mines Memorial Event in Japan Amid Lingering Historical Tensions

Seoul, Nov 23 (AP) South Korea's government said on Saturday it will not attend a memorial service near Japan's Sado Island Gold Mines due to disagreements with Tokyo over the event, which stirred longstanding tensions over the abuse of Korean …