South Korea

North Korea’s First Spy Satellite Launch Ends in Failure

In a setback for North Korea's space ambitions, the country's first attempt at launching a military spy satellite ended in failure. South Korea's military confirmed that wreckage from the carrier rocket was found in its western waters, indicating a failed...

Japan, U.S., South Korea, Taiwan launch ‘Chip 4’ talks for supply chain

Japan, the United States, South Korea and Taiwan have held the first meeting of senior officials under a new U.S.-led framework to help ensure a stable supply of semiconductors, Japan’s industry ministry said. Officials from industry organizations in the four...

US President Biden Nominated Julie Turner as North Korea Human Rights Envoy

The White House nominated a special envoy for human rights in North Korea, moving to fill a post that has been empty since 2017 amid debate over how rights issues fit with efforts to counter Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme. President...

An Seyoung Won Women’s singles final at India Open Badminton Championship

Korean sensation An Seyoung wins the women’s singles final in the India Open Badminton Championship held at D. Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. An Seyoung defeated the World No. 1 Japanese Akane Yamaguchi 15-21, 21-16, and 21-12 at the...

First case of deadly brain-eating amoeba infection reported in South Korea

Brain-eating amoeba infection reported in South Korea: For the first time ever, a rare and potentially fatal brain-eating amoeba has been discovered in South Korea. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare and serious infection caused by the amoeba naegleria...

South Korea’s Mina Sue Choi Crowned Miss Earth 2022

South Korea’s Mina Sue Choi was crowned Miss Earth 2022 during the pageant’s coronation night on November 29 at Cove Manila, Okada Hotel, Parañaque City. There were 86 Eco-warriors, and only three queens were awarded the pageant's three elements titles....

India Won 25 out of 28 Golds at 15th Asian Airgun Championships

India ended their campaign at the 15th Asian Championships in South Korea with 25 gold medals. Indian pair Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana won the 10-meter Junior Air Pistol Mixed Team event. Bhaker and Rana in the qualification shot 578...

Asian Airgun Championship: Shiva Narwal bagged gold medal

Shiva Narwal won the gold medal in the 10m men's air pistol competition. India's gold tally at the Asian Airgun Championship in Daegu, South Korea. The first medal event was the 10-meter Air Pistol Women. Buy Prime Test Series for...

$4.2 Billion Fuel Costs Saved by India with Solar Power

India has saved around $4.2 billion in fuel costs through solar power generation in the first half of 2022. Along with this, India has saved about 19.4 million tonnes of coal. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air,...

Gender Wealth Gap(GWG) in APAC Largest in India at 64%: Report

A new study revealed that India has the widest gender wealth gap (64%) as compared to other APAC countries. This is largely due to the higher burden of caregiving responsibilities. The 2022 WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity report found that...