28 h. 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

52 h. 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

3 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

4 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

6 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

8 d. 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

9 d. 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

9 d. 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

9 d. ago Beijing Cheers The Impeachment Of South Korean President Yoon Suk

Beijing Cheers The Impeachment Of South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol Amid The Emerging Contours Of A U.S.-China Decoupling And Showdown  MEMRI

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1 week ago Noise dispute may have led South Korean man to start flat fire that killed him: police

The 61-year-old is suspected of having set fire to his former neighbours’ flats after nearly two years of conflicts over noise issues.

Events

2 w. ago Selling comfort: ‘loneliness economy’ emerges as more South Koreans live alone

Loneliness-driven businesses capitalise on people’s feelings of isolation and social disconnection to make profits.

Politics

2 w. ago South Korean man arrested for killing 5 family members due to fears over debt

The deaths have sparked calls for harsher penalties for familicides, which make up a significant proportion of murders in the country.

Events

2 w. ago US looks to South Korea as it tries to revive shipbuilding and catch up to China

American and South Korean shipbuilders agree to cooperate in move analysts say could strengthen US power projection in the Indo-Pacific.

Politics

2 w. ago To beat Trump tariff price rise, Americans load up on South Korean sunscreen

Consumers are also stockpiling dried seaweed, hair bundles for wigs, cat food and wedding gowns.

Politics

3 w. ago What South Korean tech giant Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump’s tariff war

Samsung’s reliance on Vietnam will make it a primary victim should higher US tariffs take effect later this year, observers say.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Yoon Again’: calls for ousted South Korean president’s return as political rift deepens

Yoon Suk-yeol’s downfall seen among his supporters as not just a political misstep, but also a setback in country’s battle against communism.

Politics

3 w. ago South Korean man jailed for attempted murder over Chinese insult, revealing racial tensions

The incident occurred when one business partner in Seoul called the other Chinese, reflecting ongoing national identity tensions.

Events

3 w. ago South Korean military fires warning shots after North Korean soldiers cross border

South Korea’s military said about 10 North Korean soldiers returned to the North’s territory after the warning shots were fired.

Events

3 w. ago North Korean soldiers cross tense DMZ border, South Korea fires warning shots

South Korea’s military said about 10 North Korean soldiers returned to the North’s territory after the warning shots were fired.

Events

3 w. ago South Korean prosecutors close in on Yoon’s wife as election law breach case heats up

Investigators prepare to question Kim Keon-hee who also faces accusations including stock market manipulation.

Politics