Local media reports have pegged March 14 as the date, with police on high alert and religious leaders calling for calm amid threat of violent clashes.

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.

A further 25 poultry flocks were infected with the H5N1 HPAI virus serotype, according to the national veterinary agency’s latest report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). Directly impacting a total of around 120,000 poultry, the outbreaks began in the period between early April and the end of November last year.

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.

While ethnic Chinese are being scapegoated within South Korea’s political crisis, Beijing is leveraging this opportunity to expand its maritime territory and influence.

The Education Ministry revealed that the adoption rate remains at just 33 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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.

Mexican state oil company Pemex is exploring alternative markets for its crude, engaging in talks with potential buyers in Asia and Europe after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports, a senior Mexican government official said.