8 h. ago South Korea’s presidential race in chaos amid conservative clash, liberal legal battles

Conservatives are fighting among themselves over which candidate to field, while the liberal front-runner faces legal challenges.

Events

25 h. ago China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to deepen cooperation amid trade war turbulence

Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.

Events

26 h. ago South Korea’s sinkhole cases spark fears of underground malls’ structural stability

In Seoul alone, over 63 sinkholes have been reported across the city since March 2022, according to a newspaper.

Politics

4 d. ago South Koreans frustrated with constant leadership churn: ‘I stopped caring’

The country faces a leadership vacuum as Education Minister Lee Ju-ho becomes acting president, sparking public unease.

Politics

4 d. ago South Korea presidential race heats up with Han’s resignation, court ruling against Lee

Han Duck-soo’s resignation amid speculation about entering the presidential race complicates the contest, and coincides with a court ruling against rival Lee Jae-myung.

Politics

4 d. ago South Korea presidential race heats up with Han’s entry, court ruling against Lee

Han Duck-soo joining the race to become the country’s next leader complicates the contest, and coincides with a retrial for rival Lee Jae-myung.

Politics

5 d. ago South Korea’s presidential race shaken as top court sends Lee’s case back for retrial

The ruling could sway moderate voters even if Lee stays on the ballot, experts say.

Politics

5 d. ago Stay alert to external forces, Xi Jinping says as China embarks on 5

Xi highlights need to keep eye on global developments as the country sets its next development goals.

Events

6 d. ago Chinese university recruits South Korean semiconductor expert Lee Young

Lee has taken a job as the head of a quantum materials research centre in Hubei province.

Politics

7 d. ago Air Busan passenger detained by Chinese police after latest emergency door scare

South Korean airlines have been urged to enhance their security measures following a spate of mid-flight incidents.

Events

7 d. ago Student in South Korea injures 7 during stabbing rampage at Cheongju high school

Police are investigating the motive behind the shocking attack that injured educators, staff and a parent.

Events

9 d. ago Yellow Sea fish farm row threatens to derail efforts to improve China

The appearance of the large steel structures has prompted comparisons with Beijing’s island-building projects in the South China Sea.

Events

9 d. ago The Yellow Sea fish farm row threatening to derail progress in China

The appearance of the large steel structures has prompted comparisons with Beijing’s island-building projects in the South China Sea.

Events

9 d. ago Why Japan’s unified defence zone proposal with US makes South Korea uneasy

Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.

Politics

1 week ago South Korea, US aim for ‘July package’ to resolve tariff disputes

Seoul has offered to partner with Washington in shipbuilding and energy, and says it aims to address their bilateral trade imbalance.

Politics

1 week ago South Korean firm tells workers to shower at least once a day as summer nears

The company also warned employees to be mindful of cigarette odours, sweat after exercise and clothes that haven’t been washed.

Economics

1 week ago South Korea says DeepSeek sent data to ByteDance owned servers in China without consent

DeepSeek previously said it overlooked data protection laws when transferring input to a Beijing-based cloud service platform owned by ByteDance, the parent of TikTok.

Politics

1 week ago Chinese pair caught photographing South Korea military base twice in days

The repeated incidents have ignited debate over legal loopholes that allow such activity outside designated security zones.

Events

1 week ago South Korean bus driver rushes unconscious Chinese student to hospital, saves her life

Good Samaritan carries student to emergency unit on back, pays woman’s hospital bill, cries tears of joy when she recovers.

Transport

1 week ago South Korean airlines toughen cabin crew roles amid air rage concerns

Airlines are prioritising physical strength and safety training over looks as violent behaviours soar on board.

Politics