10 h. ago South Korea’s conservatives fails to swap presidential candidates in chaotic U

The party reinstated Kim Moon-soo’s candidacy after an unsuccessful attempt to replace him with ex-PM Han Duck-soo.

Politics

10 h. ago South Korea’s conservatives fail to swap presidential candidates in chaotic U

The party reinstated Kim Moon-soo’s candidacy after an unsuccessful attempt to replace him with ex-PM Han Duck-soo.

Politics

23 h. ago South Korea’s conservative party swaps presidential candidate in ‘overnight political coup’

South Korea’s conservative party nullified its primary and replaced presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo with former PM Han Duck-soo a week after Kim’s selection.

Politics

42 h. ago BYD, Zeekr, Deepal eye EV exports to South Korea to rival Hyundai, Kia on their home turf

Success in the Hyundai-dominated country could burnish the image of Chinese-made EVs globally, analysts say.

Politics

46 h. ago Huayou may step in as South Korea’s LG abandons US$8.45 bn Indonesia EV battery investment

Indonesia’s state-owned Antara news agency reported that the Energy, Mineral and Coal Suppliers Association warned LGES’s exit could derail the EV industry road map.

Economics

46 h. ago South Korean prosecutors seek 30 years’ jail for man who killed wife, hid body in car boot

The man said he was ‘not sure’ why he murdered his wife, claiming he was depressed and not of sound mind at the time.

Events

65 h. ago South Korean border town fights North Korea’s sinister sound assault with noise map

North Korea has been broadcasting sinister noises almost daily from loudspeakers along the border since July, when tensions between the neighbours intensified.

Events

4 d. ago In South Korea, dolls modelled on married women spark complaints about ‘over

The ‘Dongtan Missy’ doll and similar ones are clad in provocative dresses with plunging cleavages, triggering calls to stop the sale of such figures.

Politics

4 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

8 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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