Top korean news

Here are some of the top Korean news stories from various sources:

Politics

  1. Moon Jae-in's approval rating drops to 45.4%: According to a Gallup Korea poll, President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has dropped to 45.4%, the lowest since his inauguration in May 2017. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)
  2. South Korea and US agree on new trade deal: The two countries have reached a new trade agreement, which will replace the existing Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (KORUS). The deal aims to increase trade and investment between the two nations. (Source: The Korea Herald)

Economy

  1. Korea's GDP growth slows to 2.1% in Q2: According to the Bank of Korea, South Korea's GDP growth slowed to 2.1% in the second quarter, due to a decline in exports and a slowdown in domestic consumption. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)
  2. Samsung Electronics reports record Q2 profit: Samsung Electronics has reported a record profit of 17.57 trillion won (around $15.3 billion) in the second quarter, driven by strong sales of its semiconductors and displays. (Source: The Korea Times)

Society

  1. Korea's population decline accelerates: According to the National Statistical Office, South Korea's population declined by 0.2% in the first half of the year, the largest decline since 1990. (Source: The Korea Herald)
  2. Seoul to introduce new bike-sharing system: The city of Seoul is launching a new bike-sharing system, which will allow users to rent bikes for a fixed period of time. The system aims to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable transportation. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)

Culture

  1. K-pop group BTS to perform at UN General Assembly: The K-pop group BTS has been invited to perform at the UN General Assembly in New York, making them the first K-pop group to perform at the event. (Source: The Korea Times)
  2. Korean drama "Crash Landing on You" becomes global hit: The Korean drama "Crash Landing on You" has become a global hit, with high ratings in countries such as China, Japan, and the US. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)

International Relations

  1. North Korea-US talks stall over sanctions: Talks between North Korea and the US have stalled over the issue of sanctions, with North Korea demanding that the US lift some of the sanctions in exchange for denuclearization. (Source: The Korea Herald)
  2. South Korea and Japan agree to improve relations: South Korea and Japan have agreed to improve their relations, with the two countries signing a joint statement aimed at resolving their differences over historical issues. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)

These are just a few of the top Korean news stories from various sources.