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Korea to raise anti-dumping tariffs for 2 Chinese PET film firms

Korea's trade watchdog decided Thursday to raise anti-dumping tariffs on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film products imported from two Chinese companies, citing the need to protect domestic companies' market share.

2025-11-20

Lee calls for crackdown on anti-Chinese rallies

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for a crackdown on anti-Chinese rallies and other demonstrations against foreigners, saying such discriminatory acts and hate speech harm the national interest.

2025-10-02

Police impose entry ban on anti-China protesters in Myeongdong

The Anti-China protests that had become a regular sight near the Chinese Embassy in central Seoul will no longer be allowed to spill into the Myeongdong shopping district, as police have imposed a full entry ban on protesters.

2025-09-12

Merchants in Myeongdong seek police action against anti-China protests

The Myeongdong tourism special zone council said Thursday that it plans to submit an official request to the Namdaemun Police Precinct asking for restrictions on rallies held on the backstreets of Myeongdong.

2025-09-11

China's top envoy expresses concerns over 'anti-Chinese' sentiment in Korea

China's top envoy to Korea, Dai Bing, said Wednesday he has voiced concerns over what he described as "anti-Chinese sentiment" being incited by some conservatives in Korea.

2025-02-20

Seoul set to discuss possible antidumping duty on Chinese thick steel plates: sources

The Korean government will discuss potential antidumping duties on Chinese thick steel plates, following a complaint from Hyundai Steel.

2025-02-13

Conspiracy theory about NEC, Chinese spies and U.S. military catches fire on the right

The fake news is spreading rapidly in Korea, fueled by right-wing media, YouTubers and political figures — highlighting the struggles of fighting against the rapid spread of misinformation.

2025-01-20

Anti-China rhetoric, conspiracy theories rife at pro-Yoon rallies

Anti-China sentiment is rapidly spreading at rallies supporting President Yoon Suk Yeol following his arrest over his botched declaration of martial law, further stoking fears of escalating societal divisions.

2025-01-19

Tanghulu and malatang remain popular despite Korea-China tensions

Despite souring relations between South Korea and China, Koreans’ culinary preferences reveal a paradoxical phenomenon with the growing popularity of Chinese-infused treats like tanghulu and malatang particularly among the younger generation.

2023-08-15

[NEWS IN FOCUS] China’s anti-espionage law spooks Korean firms

Korean Inc. is hunkering down in China as the country tightens controls for foreign nationals and organizations through an amended law the Chinese authorities say will combat espionage.

2023-07-08