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U.S. Shows Willingness to Handle Tariff Talks Smoothly with S. Korea: Trade Minister

U.S. Shows Willingness to Handle Tariff Talks Smoothly with S. Korea: Trade Minister

INCHEON, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The United States has expressed a willingness to handle the tariff negotiations with South Korea and Japan as smoothly as possible, Seoul’s Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo said Friday, describing the U.S.’ openness as a key outcome of his visit to Washington. “We held various discussions aimed at ensuring smooth [...]

S. Korea’s Special Envoy Visits Bolivia on 60th Anniv. of Diplomatic Ties

S. Korea’s Special Envoy Visits Bolivia on 60th Anniv. of Diplomatic Ties

SEOUL, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A South Korean special envoy has visited Bolivia and discussed ways to enhance cooperation with senior officials, marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties this month, the foreign ministry said Friday. Jang Myung-soo, former ambassador to Argentina and Colombia, traveled to the Bolivian administrative city [...]

Korea Unveils ₩9 Trillion Emergency Plan to Shield Exporters from Global Trade Shocks

Korea Unveils ₩9 Trillion Emergency Plan to Shield Exporters from Global Trade Shocks

SEOUL, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The government announced plans Friday to inject an additional 9 trillion won (US$6.6 billion) in financing to support exporters facing strong tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and escalating global trade tensions. The decision was made during a meeting of external economic ministers held in Seoul, as [...]

Older Drivers React Slower in Emergencies, Study Finds

Older Drivers React Slower in Emergencies, Study Finds

SEOUL, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Drivers aged 65 and older exhibit significantly slower reaction times in unexpected road situations compared to younger drivers, raising fresh concerns about senior road safety, according to a new study released Thursday by the Korea Consumer Agency. The study, which involved a simulated urban driving test of 34 drivers [...]

Scientists Develop Rapid Landslide Prediction Technology Following Wildfires and Heavy Rain

Scientists Develop Rapid Landslide Prediction Technology Following Wildfires and Heavy Rain

DAEJEON, South Korea, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have developed a breakthrough technology capable of predicting landslide and debris flow risks within two and a half hours following extreme rainfall—offering critical lead time for evacuations, particularly in wildfire-damaged mountain regions. The Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) announced Thursday that [...]

Experts Call for Prudent, Guarded Approach to Trump’s Proposed ‘Package Deal’

Experts Call for Prudent, Guarded Approach to Trump’s Proposed ‘Package Deal’

SEOUL, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea should take a prudent and guarded approach in its negotiations with the Trump administration over his proposed “package deal” on tariffs and security issues, as it would be better not to hastily respond to such talks under Seoul’s current acting leadership, experts said Thursday. Experts said South [...]

Constitutional Court Rejects Justice Minister’s Impeachment Over Martial Law Involvement

Constitutional Court Rejects Justice Minister’s Impeachment Over Martial Law Involvement

SEOUL, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The Constitutional Court on Thursday rejected the impeachment of Justice Minister Park Sung-jae over his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid in December. The court’s ruling immediately reinstated Park nearly four months after he was impeached by the National Assembly on charges of aiding [...]