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In a major claim, the South Korean military said that its North Korean counterparts fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Monday (March 18, 2024). more
Court in South Korea acquits Samsung Chairman over 2015 merger case

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong was acquitted on Monday of financial crimes during the merger of two Samsung affiliates in 2015, the media reported.

North Korea launches several cruise missiles off the west coast, confirms South Korea

South Korea on Friday claimed warring neighbour North Korea fired several cruise missiles off the west coast, media reports said.

American F-16 fighter jet crashes in South Korea, pilot safely rescued

The pilot of a U.S. F-16 fighter jet that crashed in waters off South Korea's west coast on Wednesday (January 31, 2024) was rescued safely, officials said.

South Korea claims North Korea fired cruise missiles off east coast

South Korea on Sunday claimed North Korea fired several cruise missiles from its east coast, media reports said.

South Korea claims North Korea fired suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile towards East Sea

North Korea fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) towards the East Sea on Sunday (January 14, 2024), South Korean officials said.

South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat trade, consumption

South Korea has passed a new law to end the slaughter and selling of dogs for their meat by 2027.

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stabbed in Busan, attacker arrested

South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked with a knife while he was visiting Busan City on Tuesday.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un announces radical policy shift in relationship with South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country and the ruling party had realized the impossibility of partnering with South Korea and ordered that all work plans with the South Korean s ...

South Korean Youth population may halve in 30 years

The number of young South Koreans was expected to halve in 30 years amid the rapidly aging population and the record-low birth-rate, the country's statistical agency said Monday.