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South Korea and ASEAN have unveiled new cooperation frameworks spanning artificial intelligence, creative industries and maritime safety, while upgrading their bilateral free trade agreement to encompass digital economy and critical minerals.
A South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant owner faces one year imprisonment for garnishing sorbet with black ants imported from Thailand and the US, violating strict food safety regulations that permit only 10 insect species for human consumption.
South Korea's National Security Adviser has dismissed concerns that a data breach investigation into e-commerce firm Coupang is straining Seoul-Washington ties, insisting discussions on trade, investment and security remain on track.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is visiting Washington this week to discuss trade cooperation and investment as Seoul prepares for potential new US tariffs linked to forced labour investigations.
South Korea faces a major cybersecurity incident after hackers compromised a database containing records of approximately 10,000 diplomats at a government training facility, raising fresh concerns about state-level attacks.
South Korea's plan to build a major AI chip manufacturing hub in its southwest region by 2030 is encountering significant local resistance over concerns about unprecedented demands on regional power and water supplies.
A major fire at a South Korean e-commerce warehouse has been brought under initial control after burning for over 61 hours, displacing hundreds of residents and requiring the deployment of over 800 firefighters.
Psy's 'Gangnam Style' has surpassed 6 billion views on YouTube, becoming the most-watched K-pop music video ever. The milestone was reached 14 years after the song's 2012 release, underscoring the track's enduring global appeal.
South Korea's acting police chief has committed to comprehensive institutional reforms following mounting public outcry over alleged collusion and investigative failures in a high-profile murder case.
South Korean investigators raided the National Election Commission on Monday to probe suspected embezzlement by former chief Roh Tae-ak and alleged misappropriation of commission funds.
South Korea will host the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's annual session in Busan this week, drawing 3,000 delegates from 196 member states to assess heritage conservation and review new site nominations.
Severe overnight rainfall across South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon province has damaged approximately 540 properties, flooded homes and roads, and forced the closure of 10 national parks. No deaths reported.
Nearly 200mm of rain flooded South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon province overnight, damaging nearly 540 properties and forcing the closure of 10 national parks. No deaths reported.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has ended a year-long absence from public life by signing on as the face of Bench, the Philippines' largest clothing retailer, marking his first major commercial engagement since stepping away in March 2025.
Researchers at South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University have created a robotic clothing system that dresses the wearer without using hands, inspired by ivy growth patterns and powered by air pressure.
South Korea has formally revoked its highest science and technology award from Hwang Woo-suk, a disgraced stem cell researcher convicted of fabricating research claiming to have created the world's first cloned human embryo in 2005.
South Korea has prosecuted its first case involving AI-powered glasses used to cheat on a national qualification exam, prompting regulators to strengthen exam security protocols and consider new prohibitions.
Seoul's High Court has suspended a Fair Trade Commission ruling that designated Coupang founder Kim Bom as the company's controlling entity, citing potential irreparable harm to the applicants pending a full legal ruling.
Wang Xiaofei has publicly addressed speculation surrounding the inheritance of his late ex-wife, Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, confirming that one-third of her estate will go to her second husband, Korean DJ Koo, while two-thirds goes to their two minor children.
A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years imprisonment for accepting illegal political funds disguised as complimentary opinion polls from a power broker between 2021 and 2022.
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to two years imprisonment after a Seoul court found him guilty of receiving free polling services valued at 27.92 million won during his 2021-2022 presidential campaign, breaching the Political Funds Act.
Princess Anne, King Charles III's sister, is visiting South Korea this week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of major Korean War battles involving British forces and reinforce UK-South Korean relations.
A former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo county has been discovered dead on a mountainside while under investigation for corruption, bribery, and breaking into a nursing home director's residence.
A South Korean middle-school student has filed an official government petition demanding mandatory safeguards—including privacy screens—to prevent children from viewing violent and explicit in-flight entertainment during commercial flights.
A South Korean appellate court has sentenced a Chinese man to 22 years imprisonment for killing his 14-year-old daughter with a hammer in their home, rejecting arguments that the crime was impulsive or disciplinary in nature.
Malaysian police have dismantled an organized World Cup betting operation in central Kuala Lumpur, detaining 11 suspects including six South Korean nationals. The raid targeted a sophisticated call centre in Taman Desa, Brickfields.
South Korea has tightened laws against false information, imposing hefty penalties on publishers spreading fabricated content. However, press groups warn the vague definitions could chill free speech and undermine democratic freedoms hard-won after decades of authoritarian rule.
South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling on Thursday regarding former president Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial martial law declaration, with potential implications for presidential power in the region.
South Korea's Supreme Court has approved a live broadcast of its verdict in the obstruction of justice case against former President Yoon Suk Yeol, dismissing his legal team's concerns about fair trial rights.
A nurse assistant in Seoul was arrested after injecting herself with propofol found in a clinic waste bin on her opening day. The incident underscores growing medical narcotic misuse across South Korea.
Samsung Electronics projects a 19-fold surge in second-quarter operating profit to 89.4 trillion won, driven by soaring demand for memory chips from artificial intelligence infrastructure investment and structural supply constraints.
South Korea has launched a 24-hour foreign exchange trading system for the Korean won, operating continuously from Monday 6am to Saturday 6am. The move aims to enhance market competitiveness and meet international investor demand.
K-pop agency Ador has presented audio recordings during court proceedings that it claims demonstrate former CEO Min Hee-jin deliberately coordinated NewJeans' efforts to leave the company, contradicting her earlier denials of involvement.
SK Hynix, a South Korean semiconductor giant, is launching a $28 billion American depository receipt listing on Nasdaq, making it one of the world's largest share sales and positioning the company to capture surging global demand for AI chips.
South Korea has launched its fourth medium-sized Earth observation satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California. The 500-kilogramme satellite carries domestic payloads designed for agricultural, disaster response and climate monitoring applications across the Korean Peninsula.
South Korea has named K-pop sensation G-Dragon as honorary ambassador for the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's 48th session in Busan next month, marking the country's first time hosting the prestigious gathering.
South Korean authorities are investigating a police officer who attempted to board a domestic flight carrying live ammunition. The officer, stationed in Gyeonggi province, was found with bullets for a standard-issue .38-calibre pistol.
South Korean authorities have requested an arrest warrant for an octogenarian accused of stabbing two people at a beauty salon in Geoje on July 2. The suspect claimed dissatisfaction with his haircut as motivation.
An Incheon police officer faces criminal charges after accidentally running over a woman in her 60s with her patrol vehicle while responding to a collapsed person call early Friday morning.
South Korea has postponed the launch of its Mir solid-fuel space rocket from Jeju Island due to safety concerns identified during final preparations, delaying what would have been a major milestone in the country's independent satellite programme.
A major South Korean coffee franchise has terminated its agreement with a store owner in Cheongju after investigations revealed systematic labour violations, including bullying a teenage worker and falsely accusing her of theft.
South Korea is acquiring over 20,000 low-cost drones and accelerating deployment of domestically developed K-Lucas loitering munitions, reshaping its uncrewed warfare capabilities amid regional security challenges and lessons from global conflicts.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has launched a scathing critique of the national football team's shock early World Cup exit, blaming poor personnel decisions and demanding a government investigation into how the coaching appointment was handled.
South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years in prison for accepting expensive gifts, including jewellery and luxury items worth approximately 300 million won, in exchange for securing government jobs and business favours.
South Korea has introduced a mobile application allowing stalking victims to monitor the real-time location and movement of suspected stalkers fitted with electronic ankle monitors, responding to mounting concerns about existing protections.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has plummeted below 50% for the first time since taking office in June 2025, with disapproval now exceeding approval. The decline reflects public anger over ballot shortages during local elections and internal party conflicts.
South Korea's former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae has been handed a 25-year prison sentence for his involvement in supporting President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid in December 2024.
Seoul is debating whether to extend free bus rides to residents aged 70 and above, a proposal that could cost up to 104.7 billion won annually as the city grapples with rapid population ageing and mounting transportation subsidies.
South Korean authorities have confirmed that a human leg discovered at a recycling facility in Incheon was accidentally discarded by a nursing hospital. The hospital may face legal action for improper medical waste disposal.
South Korea's parliament has initiated a 45-day investigation into the National Election Commission following significant ballot paper shortages that disrupted voting during June 3 local elections.
Police on South Korea's Jeju Island are investigating a high school student accused of entering an elementary school teacher's classroom multiple times and leaving semen and urine. The student was arrested after CCTV footage identified him.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has appealed for restraint among protesters demonstrating over June 3 local election ballot shortages, while firmly rejecting claims of deliberate election rigging despite acknowledging serious administrative failures.