The 16 newly designated geoparks are located in China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea –marking its first geopark and ...

UNESCO designated 16 new geoparks, bringing the total number of sites in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network to 229 in 50 countries. The network ...

Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated ...

Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a trademark of the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples.

The wildfires, which have burned 17,752 hectares (43,866 acres) of land, have destroyed an ancient Buddhist temple, houses, factories and vehicles. In a televised address, South Korea's acting ...

Further complicating their relationship, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on South Korea, later reduced to 10%, as part of Trump’s fluctuating global tariffs unveiled on April 2.

South Korea has built its war-torn country into a global economic powerhouse based largely on exports. Mr. Trump’s sweeping 25 percent tariffs hit its biggest export engines, especially its car ...

SEOUL, April 21 (Reuters) - South Korea has found increased attempts to disguise foreign products as Korean exports, primarily from China, to avoid U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs ...

South Korea and the US will hold trade consultations this week in Washington at the suggestion of the US, Seoul’s trade ministry said on Sunday. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and Trade ...

STORY: :: This is a centuries-old Buddhist temple before and after South Korea’s devastating wildfires :: Jogyesa :: March 28, 2025 :: June, 2016 :: Uiseong, South Korea Many of the buildings at the ...

Ancient Pines Cut A 200-year-old pine tree at Bongjeongsa temple in Andong -- the oldest wooden structure in South Korea and a UNESCO-listed site -- was cut down in a bid to preserve the temple ...