The Latest Breaking News from Seoul

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The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

South Korea President Vows To Build 'Military Trust' With North

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed Friday to "respect" North Korea's political system and build "military trust", a day after Pyongyang said it had no interest in improving relations with Seoul.

International Business Times · Aug 15, 2025

South Korea to restore pact halting military activity on North Korea border

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung said he will restore a military agreement to rebuild trust with North Korea.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2025

Wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over corruption allegations

Investigators are seeking to charge Kim over alleged crimes in one of three probes launched under Seoul’s new liberal government, targeting the presidency of Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office in April.

Euronews · Aug 13, 2025

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee arrested on corruption charges

Seoul court issues arrest warrant close to midnight over concerns of evidence destruction

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

South Korea’s former first lady arrested after court issues warrant on corruption charges

Kim Keon Hee in custody on three charges while husband Yoon Suk Yeol detained over attempt to impose martial law

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025

North Korea removing propaganda loudspeakers in border areas amid efforts to ease tensions

Seoul dismantled its loudspeakers a week ago, and Pyongyang appears to be following suit as President Lee Jae Myung seeks to improve ties with North

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2025

North Korea Removing Border Loudspeakers: Seoul Military

North Korean troops have started removing propaganda loudspeakers used to blare unsettling noises along the border, South Korea's military said Saturday, days after Seoul's new administration dismantled ones on its side of the frontier.

International Business Times · Aug 9, 2025

Seoul to crack down on taxi drivers overcharging and refusing rides to foreign tourists

South Korean capital launches 100-day crackdown on taxi drivers scamming foreign tourists

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Integration classes and complaints offices: South Korea charts a path to a cohesive multicultural future

As South Korea nears official multicultural status, Seoul wants newcomers to integrate – but they still face discrimination and prejudice

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025