Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Monday 29 June 2026 South Korea has unveiled a sweeping industrial strategy focused on semiconductor chips and artificial intelligence, with President Lee Jae Myung pledging hundreds of billions of dollars in investments over several years to secure the country’s dominance in the global technology race….
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South Korean Investigators Make Second Attempt to Arrest Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korean investigators have made a second attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, after a previous arrest attempt earlier this month was unsuccessful. This time, the investigators entered Yoon’s official residence as they continued their efforts to detain him. A court had granted an extension to the arrest warrant, which was initially issued…
North Korea food crisis looms behind displays of military prowess
North Korea is experiencing a critical food crisis, experts say. The country is no stranger to chronic food shortages, but border controls, poor weatherand sanctions have worsened the situation in recent years. Top officials are expected to meet at the end of February to discuss a “fundamental change” to agriculture policy, state media has said. This…
S.Korea ruling party leader hospitalised after attack at rally- Yonhap
updated on 0740 EAT on 07th March 2022. South Korea’s ruling party leader, Song Young-gil, was hospitalised on Monday after being attacked by a stranger with an unknown object while campaigning in Seoul for the party’s presidential candidate, Lee Jae-myung, the Yonhap news agency reported. This story is developing story.
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