2 h. ago South Korean officials express confidence about Czech nuclear deal after court puts it on hold

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean officials on Wednesday downplayed a Czech court’s decision to put on hold an $18 billion project for South Korea to build two nuclear reactors in the country, describing it as a temporary setback and expressing confidence that the deal will eventually proceed. A South Korean consortium led by […]

Science

9 d. ago North Korea confirms dispatch of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has confirmed for the first time that it has dispatched troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. U.S., South Korean and Ukraine intelligence officials have said North Korea last fall sent about 10,000-12,000 troops to Russia. But North Korea hadn’t until Monday confirmed its troops’ movements. North […]

Economics

1 week ago Former South Korean President Moon calls his bribery indictment ‘unjust’

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday called his indictment on bribery charges “unjust,” accusing prosecutors of abusing their power in what he called a politically motivated investigation. Moon’s comments came a day after prosecutors in the southern city of Jeonju announced his indictment over allegations that a budget […]

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1 week ago Spain Wants EU to Keep Methane Goals in Search for LNG Supplies

Spain wants the European Union to uphold its ambition to cut methane emissions in the energy sector as it seeks to import more liquefied natural gas from different producers, the country’s top energy official said.

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1 week ago Korea’s Presidential Lead Vows Green Shift But Omits Nuclear Detail

South Korea’s leading candidate in the upcoming presidential election has vowed an expansion of renewable energy, but his much anticipated announcement on power was missing details on one key source: nuclear.

Science

2 w. ago EU Discusses Targeting of Spot Market for Russian Gas Phaseout

The European Union is preparing to discuss the idea of a ban on spot purchases of natural gas from Russia as part of a plan to phase out energy imports from the country.

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2 w. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Japan and South Korea on trade mission

Purpose of the trip is to "grow Alberta's energy, agriculture and other markets in Asia"

Society

3 w. ago EU Plans to Unveil Roadmap in May to Phase Out Russian Fuels

The European Union is planning to outline steps to phase out Russian fossil fuels in early May, seeking to reconcile its political objective of reducing import dependence on Moscow and the need to lower energy costs for the ailing industry.

Transport

3 w. ago Thailand Finalizes US Trade Strategy Ahead of Talks Next Week

Thailand aims to hold talks with Trump administration officials next week to secure relief from a planned 36% reciprocal tariff on its goods, with officials finalizing a set of proposals including to cut its $46 billion trade surplus with the US.

Economics

3 w. ago Canada’s Homan steals pair in eighth end for quarterfinal win over Yoshimura

Canada’s Rachel Homan stole two points in the eighth end for a 6-4 win over Japan’s Sayaka Yoshimura on Saturday at the AMJ Players’ Championship. Yoshimura needed to make an open draw to the four-foot ring with her final throw but her stone was heavy. Homan, from Ottawa, was scheduled to play South Korea’s Eun-Jung […]

Sport

3 w. ago South Korean opposition leader Lee opens presidential bid following Yoon’s ouster

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, widely seen as the front-runner in a presidential by-election triggered by the removal of Yoon Suk Yeol last week, announced his presidential bid Thursday, vowing to heal a starkly divided nation through economic growth. Lee, who narrowly lost the 2022 election to Yoon, led […]

Politics

4 w. ago Asian Nations Promise to Buy More US Gas to Win Tariff Relief

Asian governments from South Korea to Indonesia are rushing to sign up for liquefied natural gas purchases from the US, hoping to reduce trade surpluses with the world’s largest economy and secure some relief from President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs.

Economics

4 w. ago South Korea Eyes Boosting Energy Imports to Cut Surplus With US

A top South Korean trade official said the government is reviewing multiple packages to present to the Trump administration as it seeks to reduce a trade surplus with the US in a bid to negotiate a lower tariff rate.

Economics