Ripple launches new fund to drive blockchain innovation in Japan and South Korea
Blockchain firm Ripple has launched a Japan and Korea fund, aimed at driving innovation on the XRP Ledger as it continues to expand its presence in Asia-Pacific.
Asian news from South Korea
Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea
SEOUL — In the balloon warfare between North Korea and South Korean activists, one Seoul-based group has honed its tech expertise to develop balloons capable of dispersing leaflets and electronic speakers hundreds of kilometres across the border.
South Korean troops fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers briefly crossed land border
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean soldiers fired warning shots after North Korean troops violated the land border earlier this week, South Korea’s military said Tuesday, amid soaring animosities between the rivals over the North’s recent trash-carrying balloon launches.
Asia-Pacific markets are trading mixed; Taiwan market touches new highs
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Tuesday, even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new highs on Wall Street overnight.
U.S., Japan, South Korea to launch trilateral coordination body this year
WASHINGTON -- The U.S., Japan and South Korea will decide on the location, size and functions of a planned permanent body to oversee trilateral diplomatic cooperation when vice foreign ministers meet later this year, U.S. State Department officials said Monday.
Lotte's South Korea e-commerce arm offers early retirement
SEOUL -- Lotte On, the online retail arm of South Korea's Lotte conglomerate, is seeking volunteers to take early retirement packages after making little headway in its competition with more established rivals like Coupang.
U.S. and South Korea to hold nuclear response drill this summer
SEOUL -- The U.S. and South Korea discussed their strategy against North Korean nuclear threats on Monday, agreeing to stage this summer a tabletop exercise simulating their response to a nuclear attack.