19 h. ago South Korean mayor sparks outrage by blaming female employees for wildfire woes

Kim Doo-gyeom of Ulsan city cites limitations in fighting the devastating blaze, saying it is not easy to send women into ‘rugged mountain areas’.

Events

2 d. ago Human error suspected to be behind South Korea’s wildfires as death toll rises

With homes, factories and a 1,300-year-old temple destroyed, investigators suspect tomb clearing or welding may be to blame.

Events

2 d. ago As South Korea burns, officials suspect human error to blame for wildfires

At least 23 people have died and a 1,300-year-old temple has been destroyed. Investigators say tomb clearing or welding may be the culprit.

Events

3 d. ago Anxieties mount over South Korea’s democracy amid wait for verdict on Yoon

Observers warn the East Asian nation could be ‘engulfed’ by unrest if the Constitutional Court reinstates impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol.

Politics

3 d. ago As Trump turns world order on its head, can China, Japan, South Korea shape global future?

East Asian neighbours seek to put historical and geopolitical grievances aside in joint bid to withstand ‘America first’ shock waves.

Politics

3 d. ago How is the South Korean Government Working to Attract Chinese Tourists and Revitalize Tourism in Beijing and Shanghai?

How is the South Korean Government Working to Attract Chinese Tourists and Revitalize Tourism in Beijing and Shanghai?  Travel And Tour World

Politics

3 d. ago Motorcyclist in South Korea dies after plunging into massive sinkhole

The victim’s body was found 17 hours after he fell into the sinkhole.

Events

3 d. ago Japan court orders Unification Church dissolved after Shinzo Abe assassination probe

The man accused of killing former PM Shinzo Abe resented the South Korea-based sect, which had decades of cosy ties to Japan’s ruling party.

Events

3 d. ago South Korea’s No 2 leader is back in the top spot. What happens next?

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s reinstatement as acting president is just one front in the East Asian nation’s deepening political turmoil.

Politics

4 d. ago China moves to improve ties with South Korea, starting with tourism and K

There are hopes Beijing could further ease unofficial restrictions on cultural imports as is tries to mend relations with Seoul.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Hope on the Stage’: China, South Korea move closer amid Trump tariffs

The US’ tariff threats have raised hopes in Beijing that it can convince Seoul to move forward with an ambitious new trade deal.

Politics

6 d. ago China pushes Japan, South Korea for stronger trade ties to counter ‘chaos’ in world order

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges his counterparts to work towards greater economic integration and supply chain stability.

Events

7 d. ago US military cuts: are ‘budget hawks’ getting upper hand over ‘China hawks’?

With US troops in Japan on ‘chopping block’ analysts say those in South Korea might face cuts too, and it may weaken deterrence against China.

Events

7 d. ago Philippines aims to expand ‘Squad’ grouping by adding India, South Korea to counter China

Analysts say expanding the Squad would strengthen surveillance and response capabilities, making it harder for Beijing to operate unchallenged in contested waters.

Politics

8 d. ago Delay in Yoon’s impeachment ruling prolongs South Korea’s ‘suffering’ as uncertainty deepens

The opposition has called for a swift verdict to end the political crisis and allow the country to move forward.

Politics

8 d. ago South Korean first lady blasted security for not firing guns during Yoon’s arrest

Kim Keon-hee also reportedly told officers she ‘felt like shooting opposition chief Lee Jae-myung and taking her own life’.

Events

9 d. ago Record rise in South Korea’s foreign residents highlights wage and education challenges

South Korea’s record surge in foreign residents reveals wage disparities and education challenges for immigrant families.

Politics

9 d. ago South Korean county faces backlash over plan to attract Myanmar refugees amid population crisis

The proposal to bring in 40 refugees has raised welfare concerns among Yeongyang residents, who question the government’s priority on helping locals.

Events

9 d. ago Samsung CEO says company will pursue deals as it struggles for growth

The South Korean firm has been suffering from weak earnings and sagging share prices in recent quarters after falling behind rivals.

Economics

1 week ago Foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan to meet in Tokyo, Seoul says

Foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan to meet in Tokyo, Seoul says  Reuters.com

Politics