Former South Korean defence minister arrested over martial law
South Korean police arrested the country's former defence minister Kim Yong Hyun amid an investigation into alleged treason, news agency Yonhap reported on Sunday. The 65-year-old, who…
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South Korean president narrowly survives impeachment attempt
SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who stunned the world this week by declaring martial law, has narrowly avoided being impeached, as his party’s lawmakers boycotted the…
South Korean president apologizes after attempting to impose martial law
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized on Saturday for declaring martial law in the country for the first time since 1980, which sparked outrage from citizens and lawmakers…
EU Parliament: North Korean deployment is 'new phase' in Ukraine war
The European Parliament on Thursday condemned the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia's war with Ukraine and criticized China for its assistance to Moscow. Lawmakers adopted a…
South Korean Actor Song Jae Rim Found Dead in Seoul, Mysterious 2-Page Letter Discovered
South Korean actor Song Jae Rim, widely known for his roles in Queen Woo and The Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead on Tuesday, November 12, in Seoul. The 39-year-old actor was…
Putin receives North Korean foreign minister in the Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in the Kremlin for talks on Monday. "Today is a national holiday for us, and meeting with good friends on…
South Korean refiners’ losses deepen in Q3, margins set to improve in Q4
SOUTH Korean refiners reported on Monday (Nov 4) sharp losses in the third quarter from oil refining, but expect their margins to recover in the fourth quarter with peak winter demand and…
Russia can't sustain its attack on Ukraine without North Korean troops, NATO chief says
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said North Korea has sent troops to fight with Russia. He presented the alliance as a sign of weakness, saying Putin could not keep up the invasion alone.…
Ukraine demands Western response to possible North Korean deployment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called for an international response in the face of new civilian casualties and the possible deployment of North Korean soldiers on the…
Zelensky says North Korean troops will be in Ukraine within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects Russia to deploy North Korean soldiers from Sunday or Monday. "This is a clear escalation," Zelensky said on Friday on X. He cited…
EU 'deeply alarmed' by reports of North Korean soldiers in Russia
The European Union is "deeply alarmed" by reports that North Korea is sending soldiers to fight in the all-out Russian invasion of Ukraine, said the bloc's top diplomat Josep Borrell. "It…
Germany, UK concerned over North Korean support for Russia
Defence ministers from Germany and the United Kingdom on Wednesday signalled their concern over reports of North Korean troops being sent to Russia ahead of a potential deployment in…
NewJeans' Hanni gives emotional testimony at Korean parliament on workplace bullying
[Source] NewJeans’ Hanni testified in tears at a National Assembly hearing on workplace harassment in South Korea’s entertainment industry on Tuesday, revealing her experiences with…
Are North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine?
Russia’s army is forming a unit of some 3,000 North Koreans, a Ukrainian military intelligence source has told the BBC, in the latest report suggesting that Pyongyang is forming a close…
Zelensky says North Korean sent Russia soldiers as well as weapons
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that North Korea has sent soldiers as well as weapons to support Russia in its fight against neighbouring Ukraine. "We see an increasing…
Doctored report circulates about daughter of former S. Korean president's drink driving case
Screenshot of the false Facebook post. Captured October 8. The image was also shared elsewhere on Facebook, as well as on the South Korean forum Naver Band here and here. Social media…
I Got the Best Haircut of My Life in Korea. Here’s the One Thing We Can Learn from Korean Stylists
Over the years of being a beauty editor, I’ve had the privilege of getting my hair done by some of the fanciest and most famous stylists to the stars. As you might expect, some of them…
Chinese tourists not covered under cash handout proposal, says South Korean opposition
Screenshot of the false post captured on August 8 The post surfaced after the opposition-controlled National Assembly passed a bill to provide a cash handout of 250,000 won to all South…
Korean Air Cuts In-Flight Cup Ramen
Credit - Getty Images Turbulence has taken lives, caused injuries, and cost airlines lots of money. Now it’s responsible for economy passengers on Korean Air losing cup noodles. Read More:…
Seoul: N Korean trash balloon landed on S Korean presidential office
North Korea has again sent balloons believed to be carrying rubbish across the heavily guarded border into South Korea, the Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday. At least one of the…
South Korea makes N Korean defector vice minister
Former North Korean diplomat Tae Yong-ho has been named the new leader of South Korea's presidential advisory council on unification. This makes him the highest-ranking defector among the…
Ex-North Korean diplomat appointed a vice minister in South Korea, the highest post for any defector
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president on Thursday appointed a former North Korean diplomat as a vice minister, the highest-level government job for any of the thousands of…
Korean War vets recognition event postponed
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Korean War veterans recognition event has been postponed because of “unforeseen circumstances,” Raven & Wolf Benefits LTD Owner Courtney Webb said. The…
North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, Seoul says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s spy agency said Tuesday that a North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has fled to South Korea, the latest in a series of defections by members of the…