South Korea Holds Memorial for Lab Animals, Pledges Expansion of Testing Alternatives

Since 2007, the Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator(GBSA)has held an annual memorial ceremony to honor animals used in experiments and research, aiming to instill a sense of compassion for animals and respect for life among researchers. (Image …

South Korea to launch its first lesbian reality dating show ToGetHer

In a historic move for South Korean television, the local streaming platform Wavve is set to release ToGetHer (너의 연애), the country’s first reality show centred on lesbian romantic relationships. Premiering on April 25, the series marks a significant step …

South Korea prosecutors indict ex-president over bribery

South Korean prosecutors indicted former president Moon Jae-in for alleged bribery on Thursday, making him the latest former leader of the country to face legal troubles in a case linked to the appointment of his then son-in-law at a Thai airline. Moon, 72 …

US plans Alaska LNG summit, urges Japan, South Korea to support project, source says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's energy security council plans to host a summit in Alaska in early June, when it hopes Japanese and South Korean officials will announce commitments to the Alaska LNG project, a source familiar with the …

South Korea GDP Contracts More Than Expected, Increasing Odds Of Recession And Rate Cuts

Thursday, April 24, 2025 7:20 PM EDT Image Source: Pexels Domestic demand contracted more than expected   South Korean GDP contracted more than expected in the first three months of the year. Althought the Bank of Korea flagged the possibility last week, …

South Korea's motor insurance market poised for growth

GlobalData is forecasting an average annual growth rate of 4.5% for the South Korean motor insurance market over the next five years. Turnover is expected to reach 25 000 billion KRW (18.6 billion USD) in 2029, compared with 20 900 billion KRW (15.6 …

South Korea Launches ‘Startup Korea Fund’ to Boost Private Investment in Innovation

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced on April 24 the establishment of the Startup Korea Fund (SkoFund) for 2025, with a projected scale of 600 billion won. This venture fund, primarily driven by the private sector, marks a significant shift in South …

South Korea Fire

Frankfort, IN (46041) Today Cloudy early with thunderstorms developing later in the day. High 71F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies in the evening, then becoming cloudy overnight. Low 43F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. …

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran fired a bogey-free 65 to share the lead in the suspended first round of the LPGA Chevron ...

Analysis: South Korea struggles with Trump tariffs, expects economic slowdown

April 24 (UPI) -- South Korea is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's tariffs, as reflected in its economic downturn and lowered growth forecast. The Bank of Korea announced Thursday that Asia's fourth-largest economy contracted by …