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Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister lashes out at new South Korean president: ‘No reason to talk’

Kim Yo Jong says no reason for Pyongyang to discuss any issue with Seoul

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Video showing migrant worker moved by forklift prompts action from South Korea's president

South Korea's president has ordered officials to prevent abuses of migrant workers after a video sparked public outrage

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

How South Korea aims to ease tensions with North Korea

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The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

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South Korea looks into ways to improve relations with Kim Jong Un’s North

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to improve strained relations with Pyongyang

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Heavy rains in South Korea leave at least 17 dead and 11 others missing

South Korea has been battered by torrential rains for the past five days, leaving at least 17 people dead and 11 missing.

Euronews · Jul 20, 2025

S.Korean Court Orders New Arrest Of Disgraced Ex-president Yoon

A South Korean court early Thursday approved a fresh arrest warrant for disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol and placed him in custody, days after special investigators renewed efforts to detain him over his failed martial law bid.

International Business Times · Jul 9, 2025

North Korean Detained After Crossing Land Border: Seoul Military

A North Korean civilian voluntarily crossed the heavily mined land border between the two countries, aided by the South's military in a delicate 20-hour operation, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Friday.

International Business Times · Jul 4, 2025

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Six Americans caught trying to float rice and Bibles to North Korea

They face allegations of violating South Korea's law on the management of safety and disasters

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025

South Korean president names first civilian defence minister in over 60 years

Ahn Gyu Back has served on parliament’s defence committee and chaired panel that investigated former leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Japan and South Korea mark 60 years of ties despite lingering tension and political uncertainty

Japan and South Korea are marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Sunday, as both sides go through a time of political uncertainty and growing tension

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

South Korea’s new president invites citizens to nominate his ministers

Lee Jae Myung says initiative aimed at promoting ‘popular sovereignty’ and more participatory governance

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

‘Internal cause’ suspected after North Korea hit by major internet outage

Reclusive country’s entire internet infrastructure wasn’t showing up on monitoring systems for several hours before it started coming back slowly around midday

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025

Lee Jae Myung calls South Korean presidential office a ‘graveyard’ after shambolic handover of power

President is likely to move his office back to Blue House, which was abandoned by president Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

South Korean media suggests Kim Jong Un’s hair greyed by warship debacle stress as vessel is finally refloated

New satellite imagery shows Pyongyang has managed to upright damaged destroyer

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Lee Jae Myung wins big in South Korea election – now he faces his toughest challenge yet

ANALYSIS: Lee Jae Myung takes on the leadership of South Korea with one of the strongest public mandates in decades – but also facing the daunting task of renegotiating Seoul’s relationship with the US, its most important ally. Shweta Sharma reports

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Liberal Lee Jae Myung wins South Korea election and promises unity after turmoil

Victory heralds change for Asia’s fourth-largest economy after snap election triggered by impeachment

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Exit polls in South Korea election show landslide victory for left-wing leader Lee Jae Myung

Exit poll results are based on surveys of about 100,000 voters at 325 polling stations

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

South Korea votes in snap presidential election after six months of political chaos

Polls favour liberal Lee Jae Myung to win

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The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

South Korea election: The leading candidates, key dates and top issues

What you need to know as voters go to the polls

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Backlash against K-pop star’s deleted photo shows pressure on industry to remain apolitical

Flaunting a red jacket with number 2 on it led to speculation Karina of aespa was subtly endorsing one of South Korea’s presidential candidates

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

South Koreans turn out in huge numbers for early voting after months-long political crisis

More than 6m of 44m eligible voters turned out on first day of early voting to choose Yoon Suk Yeol’s successor

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Who is Lee Jae Myung? The new president who has vowed to bring stability to South Korea

IN FOCUS: Roiled by political upheaval since ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s disastrous martial law declaration, South Korea is looking for stability. But is Lee Jae Myung the steady hand the country needs? Shweta Sharma reports

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Polls show clear favourite emerging in race to become South Korea’s next president

Race to replace impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol is heating up, with a left-leaning candidate ahead in polls

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

South Korean candidates go head-to-head in first fiery presidential debate

Lee and Kim clash over foreign policy, economic revival, and US tariffs ahead of 3 June vote

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

South Korean presidential candidate’s ‘now more than ever’ Reebok sneakers sell out at 10x price

Sneakers are customised with embroidered patch on the left that reads, ‘Lee Jae-myung, Now More Than Ever’

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