51 h. 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

58 h. 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 d. 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

6 d. 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

7 d. 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

8 d. 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

1 week ago 5 Burning Questions at curling worlds with Canada looking sharp for playoffs

It’s like déjà-vu of Uijeongbu. Yes, Brad Jacobs and his Canadian crew are humming along in Saskatchewan just like Rachel Homan was in South Korea. Whether it results in a take of the title at the 2025 BKT World Men’s Curling Championship remains to be seen. And we’re only two days away from finding that […]

Events

1 week ago South Korea’s Yoon removed as president over martial law turmoil

South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously removed Yoon Suk Yeol from office Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up a new election.

Culture

1 week ago IFALPA Welcomes Global Aviation Leaders to Conference in Incheon

INCHEON, South Korea — The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) opened its 79th annual Conference today in Incheon, South Korea, bringing together aviation professionals from across the globe to strengthen the collective voice of pilots worldwide. Hosted by IFALPA and ALPA Korea, the conference marks a significant moment for the global aviation […]

Politics

2 w. ago POET Expands Global Reach as It Teams with South Korea’s Lessengers To Develop 800G DR8 Transceivers for AI and Hyperscale Markets

TORONTO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — POET Technologies Inc. (“POET” or the “Company“) (TSX Venture: PTK; NASDAQ: POET), a leader in the design and implementation of highly-integrated optical engines and light sources for artificial intelligence networks, today announced it has partnered with Lessengers, an innovative optical solution provider based in South Korea, to offer […]

Sport

2 w. ago Ecopetrol Eyes Buying Carlyle’s Colombia Asset to Boost Reserves

Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol SA is considering buying Carlyle Group’s oil driller in the nation as it looks to boost reserves and output, its top executives said in an interview.

Transport

2 w. ago South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on Yoon’s impeachment

SEOUL — South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on whether to formally dismiss or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol — a decision that either way will likely deepen domestic divisions. The court has been deliberating Yoon’s political fate after he was impeached in December over his brief imposition of martial law that has […]

Other

2 w. ago Global automakers say Trump’s tariffs will be painful for them and US consumers

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Whatever domestic economic gain comes from U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tax on imported cars — and experts are skeptical — automakers around the world are bracing for a lot of pain. In Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Canada and across Europe, the world’s largest automakers employ millions of people whose […]

Economics

3 w. ago Ukraine Set for Record European Gas Imports as Reserves Run Low

Ukraine is set to import record levels of gas from Europe as Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and the rapid depletion of fuel buffers have pushed up demand.

Economics

3 w. ago South Korean court overturns PM’s impeachment, reinstating him as acting president

SEOUL — South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Monday overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating the nation’s No. 2 official as acting leader, while not yet ruling on the separate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Han became acting president after Yoon was impeached by the National Assembly over his Dec. 3 imposition […]

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3 w. ago Canada’s Homan tops South Korea’s Gim to advance into women’s world curling final

UIJEONGBU-SI — Rachel Homan’s curling team went the distance to reach the final of the women’s world championship. Homan, Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew and Sarah Wilkes navigated waves of momentum swings in a 6-5 win in an extra end over South Korea’s Eunji Gim in Saturday’s semifinal. The Canadians meet Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni for gold […]

Sport

3 w. ago China Imports of US Commodities, Cars Collapse in New Trade War

China’s imports of US cotton, cars and some energy products all plunged in the first two months of the year after President Donald Trump started imposing tariffs and Beijing retaliated.

Economics

3 w. ago Hanwha Aerospace Plans $2.5 Billion Offering After Share Rally

Hanwha Aerospace Co. plans to raise 3.6 trillion won ($2.5 billion) in what would be South Korea’s biggest share sale in more than three years, after soaring demand for defense stocks helped the weapons manufacturer double its market value in 2025.

Economics

3 w. ago Canada’s Homan falls to South Korea, rebounds with win over Norway

UIJEONGBU-SI — Eunji Gim gave local fans a reason to celebrate Wednesday at Uijeongbu Arena as her surging squad knocked off Rachel Homan’s Canadian rink 11-7 at the LGT world women’s curling championship. Homan’s Ottawa-based team of Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew and Sarah Wilkes rebounded in the late draw with an 8-6 win over Norway’s […]

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3 w. ago Codelco Eyes Friedland’s Pulsed Power to Boost Chilean Mine Efficiencies

Codelco, the world’s biggest copper producer, is considering adopting technology being developed by Robert Friedland’s I-Pulse Inc. that uses electricity to shatter rocks.

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