Choosing a steady path to Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung have agreed to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global economic uncertainties caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
President says economy on ‘wartime footing’ over Iran conflict
The economy is on a "wartime footing" over the Iran conflict, President Lee Jae-myung said, after the government proposed a US$17.2bil (RM69.2bil) supplementary budget to tackle the crisis.
Summit talks touch on energy security
President Lee Jae-myung held talks with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto, discussing energy security and agreeing to expand cooperation in areas such as critical minerals and technology, Lee's office said.
Asia looks to Covid-era playbook
COUNTRIES across Asia are weighing up work-from-home policies and stimulus measures enforced during the Covid pandemic, as they scramble to respond to global fuel shortages triggered by the Iran conflict.
Drug lord with prison syndicate extradited
South Korean police took into custody an alleged "drug lord" accused of running a narcotics ring in the country from a Philippines prison, officials said.
‘Over 18 million tuned in to BTS’
The comeback concert by K-pop megastars BTS drew an estimated 18.4 million viewers worldwide, streaming giant Netflix said.
Lee calls for energy cuts
President Lee Jae-myung has called for a nationwide energy-saving campaign over risks to oil and gas supplies from the Iran conflict, saying public institutions would cut back on their use of passenger cars.
BTS reunion concert draws over 100,000 fans
More than 100,000 fans turned out to see K-pop superstars BTS's first concert in nearly four years, their label said, a smaller number than originally expected for the highly anticipated event in central Seoul.
Netflix bets on live shows with BTS comeback stream
US streaming platform Netflix anticipates more opportunities for live events in South Korea, a company official said, as it prepares for its biggest livestream this year, a highly anticipated BTS comeback concert in Seoul.
