South korea news headlines

Here are some recent South Korea news headlines:

Politics

• Moon Jae-in's approval rating drops to 45.6% amid economic woes (Yonhap News Agency)
• South Korea's ruling party proposes bill to reform presidential election system (Korea Times)
• Opposition parties criticize government's handling of COVID-19 pandemic (KBS World Radio)

Economy

• South Korea's economy grows 1.1% in Q2, but outlook remains uncertain (The Korea Herald)
• Hyundai Motor Group's Q2 profit plunges 43% due to pandemic (Yonhap News Agency)
• South Korea's trade deficit widens to $1.4 billion in July (Korea Times)

COVID-19

• South Korea reports 1,200 new COVID-19 cases, highest daily tally in 2 months (KBS World Radio)
• Government to tighten social distancing measures amid surge in cases (The Korea Herald)
• South Korea's COVID-19 vaccination drive gains momentum, but challenges remain (Yonhap News Agency)

International Relations

• South Korea and US agree to strengthen defense cooperation (Korea Times)
• North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea, defying international pressure (The Korea Herald)
• South Korea and Japan agree to cooperate on COVID-19 vaccine development (KBS World Radio)

Society

• South Korea's LGBTQ+ community demands greater recognition and rights (The Korea Times)
• Government launches initiative to promote gender equality in the workplace (Yonhap News Agency)
• South Korea's education ministry proposes changes to university entrance exam system (KBS World Radio)

Culture

• BTS becomes first K-pop group to top US album charts (The Korea Herald)
• South Korea's film industry sees surge in international recognition (Korea Times)
• Seoul Fashion Week kicks off with focus on sustainable fashion (KBS World Radio)

Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.