SOUTH KOREA

South Korea Sends Six North Koreans Back By Sea Amid Rising Border Tensions

South Korea repatriated six North Koreans who arrived by boat in March and May, despite Pyongyang's silence. The return occurred…

3 days ago

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Again Over ‘Coup-Style’ Martial Law Plot

Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol was jailed again after a South Korean court approved his arrest for abuse of power and…

3 days ago

Donald Trump Warns Japan, South Korea: 25% Tariffs Coming

Donald Trump warns Japan and South Korea of impending 25% tariffs, escalating trade tensions with key U.S. allies.

5 days ago

South Korea Amends Martial Law Rules To Ban Military From Blocking Parliament Access

Following last year’s brief martial law under ex-President Yoon, South Korea passed legal amendments banning military and police from entering…

1 week ago

President Lee Jae Myung Warns of Uncertainty in Trade Deal Ahead of Tariff Deadline

South Korea President Lee Jae Myung says tariff talks with the US remain unresolved as Trump’s deadline for trade duties…

1 week ago

Six Americans Detained In South Korea For Attempting To Send Bottles To North Korea

The Americans were caught launching bottles filled with aid towards North Korea from Ganghwa Island. Authorities are investigating potential safety…

2 weeks ago

South Korea Bans Dog Meat, Puts Farmers and 500K Dogs in Limbo

Following South Korea's dog meat ban, farmers like Joo and Chan-woo are struggling to rehome large-breed dogs, facing debt and…

2 weeks ago

Lee Jae-Myung Picks Civilian To Lead Defence, Ending 64-Year Military Hold On Post

Amid efforts to reform South Korea’s military post-coup attempt, President Lee named Ahn Gyu-back as the first civilian defence chief…

3 weeks ago

S. Korea’s Special Prosecutor Seeks New Arrest Warrant For Ex-President Yoon In Coup Plot

Special prosecutors have requested a fresh arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who’s under investigation for insurrection and…

3 weeks ago

US Will Strike North Korea if South Is Attacked: Seoul Nominee

Lee Jong-seok, nominee for South Korea’s intelligence chief, said the U.S. would retaliate with nuclear weapons if North Korea launched…

3 weeks ago

South Korea Pushes China-Free Trade Strategy with US Backing

South Korea is shifting away from China by deepening economic ties with the US to build secure, independent supply chains.

3 weeks ago

South Korea Silences Border Loudspeaker Propaganda In Bold Bid To Reset Ties With North

South Korea’s new government ends border loudspeaker propaganda targeting North Korea, urging peace and dialogue amid rising nuclear tensions, regional…

1 month ago