South Korean special envoy to visit Bangladesh Jan 22-23
South Korean special envoy to visit Bangladesh Jan 22-23

Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Ambassador Lee Jeongkyu will pay a goodwill visit to Bangladesh on January 22-23 to explore ways to expand bilateral relations between the two countries. Lee Jeongkyu will have courtesy meetings with Finance Adviser Dr...

Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers

BBC reported the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is willing to hand over two captured North Korean soldiers to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia. For those North Korean soldiers who do not wish to return, there may be other options available, Zelensky said on...

N Korean troops boost combat skills in Ukraine, strengthen Russia ties
N Korean troops boost combat skills in Ukraine, strengthen Russia ties

Ukrainian forces have been confronting an unfamiliar enemy on the battlefield: North Korean soldiers deployed to support Russia. Their arrival, following a summer incursion by Ukraine into Russias Kursk region, marks a significant escalation in the war. Initially inexperienced, the North Korean...

Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia
Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia

Two wounded North Korean soldiers have been captured as prisoners of war by Ukrainian troops in Russias Kursk Oblast. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday. The two men are receiving necessary medical assistance and are in the custody of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)...

Mithila joins Bengali dubbing of popular Korean drama
Mithila joins Bengali dubbing of popular Korean drama

Rafiath Rashid Mithila has joined the popular Korean drama Descendants of the Sun (DOTS), but instead of acting, she will provide the Bengali voice dubbing for a key character in the series. Korean dramas are booming internationally including a large audience in Bangladesh.Popular dramas are...

South Korea investigators in standoff to arrest President Yoon
South Korea investigators in standoff to arrest President Yoon

South Korean investigators sought to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence Friday over a failed martial law bid, but local media reported security forces were blocking their attempts. Yoon, who has already been suspended from duty by lawmakers, would become the first sitting...

South Korean team develops 'Iron Man' robot that helps paraplegics walk
South Korean team develops 'Iron Man' robot that helps paraplegics walk

South Korean researchers have made a lightweight wearable robot that can approach paraplegic users, attach itself to them, and help them walk, move around obstacles, and climb stairs, according to Reuters. The team at the Exoskeleton Laboratory of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and...

South Korea's opposition leader Lee advocates impeaching President Yoon
South Korea's opposition leader Lee advocates impeaching President Yoon

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said on Friday that the best way to restore order in the country is to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. His comments came one day before a scheduled parliamentary vote on Yoons brief imposition of martial law, reports Reuters. Yoons move to impose...

South Korean president apologizes for martial law declaration
South Korean president apologizes for martial law declaration

South Koreas president apologized on Saturday for the public concern caused by his brief attempt to declare martial law earlier this week, just hours before a parliamentary vote on his impeachment. Yoon said in a brief televised address Saturday morning he wont shirk legal or political...

Putin gifts over 70 animals to North Korean zoo following troop support for Russian army
Putin gifts over 70 animals to North Korean zoo following troop support for Russian army

Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented over 70 animals from Moscow Zoo, including an African lion and brown bears, to Pyongyang Central Zoo in North Korea. The move comes amid reports that over 10,000 North Korean troops have joined the Russian Army in its ongoing operations in Ukraine,...

South Korea aspires to be vital partner in Bangladesh's infrastructure dev: Envoy
South Korea aspires to be vital partner in Bangladesh's infrastructure dev: Envoy

South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-sik on Friday said Bangladesh requires further infrastructure development to make its economy more resilient, and Seoul aspires to become a vital partner in this effort. Korea aspires to become a vital partner in Bangladeshs infrastructure...

Korean Actor Song Jae-rim dead at 39
Korean Actor Song Jae-rim dead at 39

South Korean actor Song Jae-rim, 39, was discovered dead at his Seoul home. A two-page note was found at the scene on November 12, leading to questions about the circumstances of his death. Song Jae-rim, who started his career as a model, later became known for his acting roles in popular dramas...

N Korea's GPS jamming disrupts S Korean ships and aircraft
N Korea's GPS jamming disrupts S Korean ships and aircraft

Seouls military reported that North Korea conducted GPS jamming attacks on Friday and Saturday, an operation that was affecting several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea, reports BSS. The suspected GPS jamming occurred just a week after North Korea tested what it claimed was...

Korean dramas on Netflix for November 2024
Korean dramas on Netflix for November 2024

Korean dramas have charmed globally with their gripping storylines, emotional depth, and standout performances, firmly establishing themselves in the world of entertainment. Netflix, a leading OTT platform, continues to fuel this cultural wave by bringing fresh K-drama releases to screens...