South Korea's state-run mint is grappling with a gold bar shortage amid robust demand for the precious metal. The Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO), which is responsible for the production and distribution of various security products,

WARSAW, Poland — South Korea and Poland signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday as the democratic allies increasingly find themselves united by concerns about the global security situation despite the vast geographical distance between them.

Drivers aged 70 and older can surrender their licenses and receive a 200,000 won (S$185) prepaid transit pass. Read more at straitstimes.com.

South Korea reported a rare increase in births last year as the country grapples with a dwindling population. Its fertility rate remains the world’s lowest.

Six others were injured when part of a highway construction site broke apart on Tuesday morning, officials said.

South Korea’s consumer inflation for February rose 2% year on year, more than Reuters estimates of a 1.95% increase.

The number of Vietnamese tourists visiting South Korea in 2024 ranked second in Southeast Asia, with over 511,000 arrivals, up 21.7% year-on-year, trailing only the Philippines (515,000), data showed.