Over in France. Samsung Electronics hosted its second Galaxy Unpacked for this year Wednesday afternoon in Paris local time. Our Park Kun-woo covers the event. Samsung Electronics “unpacked” its slimmest and lightest foldable smartphone series, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 in Paris on Wednesday, with added AI features. “Because life-enhancing innovations should … Read more
As widely expected by pundits here policymakers at the Bank of Korea have decided to hold their key interest rate steady at 3-point-5 percent for the 12th session in a row. Our correspondent Lee Soo-jin reports. South Korea’s central bank has yet again left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3-point-5 percent. The decision was … Read more
The first BATCH of U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets IS being shipped to Ukraine. Addressing members of NATO in Washington D.C. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the F-16s were being transferred to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands and will be in operation this summer. In response Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to social … Read more
Back on the local front. Monsoon rain in the central and southern parts of Korea has taken at least five lives while thousands remain in temporary shelters. Lee Eun-hee has the latest. At least five people have died and 1 person is reported missing from intense downpours in the central and southern regions of South … Read more
Also in Washington D.C. on Wednesday. NATO pledges its commitment to Ukraine’s defense campaign against Russian aggression which the Western security alliance claims is being “decisively enabled” by China. Lee Eun-jin reports. On Wednesday, in Washington, the 32 nation leaders of NATO issued a joint declaration announcing a membership pledge for Ukraine, which also strongly … Read more
For those of you seeking a short break from the hustle and bustle of daily life my colleague Ahn Sung-jin suggests a unique temple stay that also warmly welcomes your furry friends. Do take a look. Away from the city, in the peace and quiet of nature. It’s a healing day at a temple in … Read more
Welcome to Issues and Insiders for this Thursday July 11th. I’m Min Sunhee. South Korea may not be unique in its witnessing of falling birth rates but as pundits assert it stands alone with regard to the severity of the situation. For more I have Doctor Willem Adema at the OECD Social Policy Department. Doctor … Read more
The torrential downpours that swept the country’s central and southern regions have left five people dead and one person missing. Thousands of people had to evacuate, with many of them still not able to return home. Lee Eun-hee has the latest. Five people have died and 1 person is reported missing from intense downpours in … Read more
The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq continue to reach to record highs on Wall Street. Wednesday’s record closing comes after strong trading on so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks and the prospect of a rate cut. Lee Seung-jae has more. With market expectations rising over the prospect of the U.S. Federal Reserve making a rate cut … Read more
South Korea’s cooperation with NATO goes back nearly two decades, starting when they first initiated a dialogue in 2005 on ways to uphold the rules-based international order. Our Lee Shi-hoo highlights the history of the partnership bolstered through the years. South Korea’s cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization dates back to 2005 when their … Read more
