North Korea's state media on Wednesday briefly carried reports on the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, marking its first news reports since he was elected last year. The Rodong Sinmun, the North's main newspaper catering to domestic readers,

South Korea’s government expressed concern about the “significant” impact on its economy likely to stem from US policy changes under Donald Trump and will seek talks with the US president to discuss cooperation as soon as possible.

Donald Trump is not the first U.S. president to issue an executive order, and he certainly won't be the last. My own research shows executive orders have been a mainstay in American politics -- with limitations.

Seoul, Jan 20 (IANS) South Korean stocks opened a tad higher on Monday ahead of the inauguration of US President Donald Trump as 47th President.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index ( KOSPI) added 10.8 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 2,534.35 in the first 15 minutes of trading.

According to the Seoul foreign exchange market on the 20th, the weekly closing price of the won-dollar exchange rate (as of 3:30 p.m.) recorded a drop of 6.6 won to 1451.7 won compared to the previous trading day. The exchange rate has been in the 1450 range for three consecutive trading days since the 16th (1456.7 won).

The president's conservative supporters contend that the country has been overrun by North Korea sympathizers conspiring to destroy South Korea’s freedoms.

Manchester City finalized the transfer of Vitor Reis and signed the Brazilian teen defender to a 4 1/2-year contract, the Premier League soccer club announced Tuesday.

Chung Yong-jin, chairman of South Korean retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group, met with U.S. government officials and tech leaders to strengthen his global business network before attending President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony,

President Donald Trump's inauguration was filled with sweeping executive orders, a roaring crowd of supporters at Capital One Arena, and glitz and glamour at inaugural balls.

SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo will seek close consultations with his counterparts on ways to respond to trade policies under the second Donald Trump administration during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the trade ministry said Tuesday.