South Korea to Count Same-Sex Couples in Census for First Time

Reporter South Korea quietly made a big change to how it will count its population. In what LGBT advocates describe as a “historic decision,” the country’s Ministry of Data and Statistics updated on Wednesday its digital registration system for the 2025 Population and Housing Census to accept “spouse” or “cohabiting partner” as valid responses between same-sex household members.

U.S., South Korea work to address visa issues after Georgia raid

Leaders of the U.S.-Republic of Korea Business Travel and Visa Working Group met virtually on Tuesday to discuss ways to ensure continued investment in the United States.

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the rivals' heavily fortified border

A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea across the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone​ on Sunday, South Korea's military said.

South Korea holds key rate as hot housing market narrows scope for easing

South Korea's central bank kept policy interest rates unchanged on Thursday as a resurgence in home prices and a declining currency against the dollar reduced the scope for further easing.

Gov. Brian Kemp visits South Korea following ICE arrests at Hyundai plant in Georgia

Nearly a month after a high-profile immigration raid at a Hyundai construction site, Georgia's governor is in South Korea to reaffirm ties and mark 40 years of economic collaboration between the two regions.

Woman trying to kill cockroach sets South Korea apartment block ablaze

South Korean police said they will seek an arrest warrant for a woman who set fire to her apartment building while trying to kill a cockroach with an improvised flamethrower, local media reports. One of the woman's neighbours died after falling to the ground in a failed attempt to escape through a window.

Gov. Kemp going to South Korea to smooth things over after ICE raid on Georgia Hyundai plant

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp is heading to South Korea to smooth things out after a federal raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant. South Korea and Georgia share a long economic relationship.

Georgia Governor Kemp visits South Korea to meet Hyundai, LG officials, media report says

Brian Kemp, the governor of the U.S. state of Georgia, plans to meet with South Korean business leaders this week, including executives from Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution, months after an immigration raid in the state detained hundreds of Korean workers,

India's Kathakali Brings Mahabharata To Life In South Korea's Miryang

Heralding a new chapter of friendship and cultural exchange between India and South Korea, the inland city of Miryang, hosted a memorable performance of India's iconic classical dance form Kathakali on Thursday.
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