visit Archives | Be Korea-savvy
Nonagenarian Foreign Veterans Recount Emotional Korean War Memories

Nonagenarian Foreign Veterans Recount Emotional Korean War Memories

SEOUL, July 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Seventy years after the end of the Korean War, three foreign veterans expressed their deep emotional attachment to South Korea on Tuesday, stemming from long-lost local acquaintances, battlefield memories and their pride in the “once-flat” country’s rise from the ashes of the conflict. The U.S., British and Canadian veterans [...]

Trump Calls for More ‘Balanced’ Trade, Investment from Seoul

Trump Calls for More ‘Balanced’ Trade, Investment from Seoul

SEOUL, Jun. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called for more balanced trade between Seoul and Washington, and requested South Korean firms expand their investment in the United States. During his visit to Seoul, Trump held a meeting with leaders of South Korean conglomerates, including Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, [...]

Heavy Traffic Jams Expected in Seoul Due to Rallies Timed for Trump’s Visit

Heavy Traffic Jams Expected in Seoul Due to Rallies Timed for Trump’s Visit

SEOUL, Jun. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Severe traffic congestion is expected on major roads in downtown Seoul over the weekend as conservative and progressive civic groups are planning a series of massive rallies and marches for and against U.S. President Trump’s visit to South Korea, police here said Thursday. Trump is scheduled to arrive in [...]