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Steven Borowiec is a journalist and broadcaster based in Seoul, South Korea. He has written for the Guardian, Time, the Wall Street Journal, on other top notch media outlets. He has appeared as a commentator on radio and television networks including NPR, BBC and CBC.
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South Korea opposition leader handed suspended prison sentence
Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party, received a one-year suspended prison sentence for violating election law by lying during a 2021 media interview. This ruling, if upheld, could significantly impact South Korea's political landscape. Lee narrowly lost the 2022 presidential election to current President Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korea and Japan fishing towns fight to survive as climate change heats seas
Fishing communities in South Korea and Japan are grappling with the effects of climate change as rising sea temperatures drive squid populations northward, threatening local livelihoods. Fishermen like Kim Hae-soo, who has worked in South Korean waters for decades, report noticeable changes in water temperatures, impacting their traditional fishing practices.
South Korea and Japan fishing towns fight to survive as climate change heats seas
Fishing communities in South Korea and Japan are grappling with the effects of climate change as rising sea temperatures drive squid populations northward, threatening local livelihoods. Fishermen like Kim Hae-soo, who has worked in South Korean waters for decades, report unprecedented warming, underscoring the urgent challenges faced by these coastal towns.
DeepL translation targets Taiwan as next key Asian market
DeepL, an AI-powered translation platform, is focusing on Taiwan as its next significant market in Asia, following its presence in Japan and South Korea. CEO Jarek Kutylowski highlighted the company's interest in observing the reception of its traditional Chinese translation service in Taiwan, launched in July. Traditional Chinese is predominantly used in Taiwan, contrasting with simplified Chinese in mainland China.
Japan's Kishida, South Korea's Yoon call for deeper ties in final summit
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol met in Seoul to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation, focusing on immigration procedures and emergency evacuations. This summit marks the culmination of a phase of warming relations between the two countries, driven by the personal rapport between the leaders. Kishida's visit comes ahead of his expected resignation in October, following the election of a new leader for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan's Kishida, South Korea's Yoon call for deeper ties in final summit
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol met in Seoul to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on cooperation in immigration and emergency evacuations. This summit marks the end of a phase of warming relations, driven by the leaders' personal rapport, as Kishida prepares to step down in October following the election of a new leader for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
South Korea delivery company Yogiyo to offer buyouts, media say
Yogiyo, South Korea's third-largest food delivery company, plans to offer voluntary retirement to employees amid challenging market conditions and intense competition. This move indicates the company's struggle to maintain its position against dominant industry players.
South Korea calls out North's silence on Yoon's unification vision
South Korea's Minister of Unification, Kim Yung-ho, urged North Korea to engage in working-level talks following President Yoon Suk Yeol's proposal for unification. The proposal, part of a doctrine outlined by Yoon, aims to establish a new dialogue channel between the two Koreas. North Korea has yet to respond to this initiative, which was announced during a speech commemorating the end of Japan's colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula.
South Korea's Yoon offers new dialogue channel with North Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol proposed establishing a new channel for working-level talks with North Korea, aiming for a 'freedom-based unification' amid heightened tensions. He also suggested increasing North Koreans' access to South Korean media to inspire unification aspirations.
Australia envoy spat shakes South Korea's ruling party ahead of poll
South Korea's ambassador-designate to Australia, former defense minister Lee Jong-sup, is under investigation for allegedly interfering in a probe into a marine's on-duty death, posing a threat to the ruling party's prospects in upcoming elections.
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