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South Korea’s military contracts as demographic decline hits recruitment

South Korea’s military has contracted by around 20% over the past six years, shrinking to approximately 450,000 active-duty personnel, according to a recent Defence Ministry report submitted to Democratic Party lawmaker Choo Mi‑ae . The decline stems from a 30% decrease in the number of 20‑year‑old......

South Korea: Around fifty foreigners investigated for real estate tax fraud

The South Korean National Tax Service (NTS) announced that 49 foreign nationals are currently under investigation for tax fraud related to the acquisition or ownership of high-value real estate without paying the applicable taxes. Twelve nationalities are represented among the suspects, with nearly......

South Korea charts a path toward a cohesive multicultural future

In South Korea, a country long proud of its ethnic homogeneity, the rising number of foreign residents—now 2.11 million, or 4.1% of the population—has brought new challenges and opportunities. As the nation nears official multicultural status, Seoul is actively managing migrant integration......

South Korea dismantles loudspeakers to ease border tensions with North Korea

South Korea has begun dismantling loudspeakers along its border with North Korea, a move aimed at reducing tensions as Seoul's new administration seeks to restore trust with its neighbor. The loudspeakers, which previously broadcast K-pop and news reports into the North, were silenced earlier this......

EU and South Korea seek urgent trade deals to avoid Trump’s looming tariffs

The European Union and South Korea are scrambling to reach trade agreements with U.S. President Donald Trump before the August 1 deadline, as Washington threatens to impose a 30% tariff on most imports from the EU and Mexico, with similar warnings extended to countries like Japan and South Korea. White......

Trump open to dialogue with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

The White House has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump remains open to communication with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite reports that Pyongyang has declined some of Trump’s outreach attempts. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized Trump’s desire to build......

Strengthening Morocco-South Korea partnership

The Spanish think tank Instituto IDHUS, specializing in geopolitics, economics, and social sciences, has thoroughly examined South Korea's explicit support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Moroccan Sahara. This diplomatic shift signals Seoul’s intent to deepen cooperation with Rabat based......

Morocco and South Korea Strengthen Strategic Ties over Moroccan Sahara

The relationship between Morocco and South Korea has reached a new strategic milestone. For the first time, Seoul has officially expressed its support for Morocco's autonomy proposal for the Sahara, first presented in 2007. This marks a shift from South Korea’s usual diplomatic caution on this......

Morocco expands defense cooperation with South Korea

Morocco is actively working to strengthen its defense capabilities as part of a strategy to diversify its sources of military equipment. Recent reports reveal that the Moroccan military has shown significant interest in acquiring advanced systems from South Korea. This initiative aligns with the kingdom's......