South Korea election: assassination fears recall darker political times

Assassination fears have roiled South Korea’s highly charged presidential race in a new development that observers warn is reminiscent of darker, more turbulent times in the country’s political past. Liberal Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) presidential …

South Korea to Invest $39.5 mn in World’s Largest Liquified Hydrogen Carrier

South Korea is striving to lead the future of clean energy shipping with plans to build the world’s largest liquified hydrogen carrier (LHC) called Hydro Ocean K by 2027. The government is ready to invest $39.5 million. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and …

Uzbekistan, South Korea Discuss Expanding Digital Development Cooperation

South Korea’s hopefuls eye economic revival and trade reform post-Trump tariffs

As South Korea approaches its June 3 presidential election, it grapples with economic challenges intensified by renewed US tariffs and internal political instability. South Korea’s leading political and economic figures are setting their sights on …

Investment and tax treaties with South Korea and Oman

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Two bilateral treaties, one to protect South Korean investment in Bahrain and the other to eliminate double taxation with Oman, were passed by the Shura Council yesterday. Both draft laws went through in a single …

South Korea wants to build ‘world’s largest’ liquefied hydrogen carrier

South Korea’s government has revealed plans to build ‘the world’s largest’ liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier in an effort to develop a competitive advantage in this market segment and ensure the future of the Korean shipbuilding industry. Illustration. CG …

South Korea kick starts official campaign for Presidential elections

Seoul: The candidates for the presidential elections slated to take place on June 3 have started with their official campaign from Monday, as reported by Yonhap. According to Yonhap, the polls show that Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung has led …

South Korea's very own 'King of Pop' G-Dragon confirms two concerts on July 19-20; tickets on sale from May 29

G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] is officially heading to Malaysia ... following the announcement of his return to the stage with the highly anticipated new world tour, the legendary BIGBANG leader and musical maestro, G-Dragon has ignited a worldwide …

Presidential election campaigns kick off in South Korea

The official campaign period for next month's presidential election has kicked off in South Korea, with candidates making their pitches to voters. South Korea is holding its presidential election on June 3 following the impeachment and removal of …

What to expect from South Korea’s snap presidential election on June 3

From registration and polling to inauguration, here’s how South Korea’s election process will unfold step by step South Korea elects its president through a tightly regulated, high-stakes, fast-moving national vote that, in cases where no incumbent …