The Latest Breaking News from Seoul

South Korea’s Film Rules Need a Reboot

The success of productions such as “Squid Game” and “Parasite” prove the industry can hold its own without excessive protectionism.

Foreign Policy · Jul 10, 2022

Seoul spy agency files charges against ex-chiefs over NKorea

South Korea’s spy agency has filed charges against two of its former directors over their handling of separate border incidents with North Korea in recent years which prompted criticism that Seoul’s previous liberal government improperly appeased the North to improve ties

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Son Keen to Avoid Spurs Tour Guide Duty During South Korea Visit

Son Heung-min has been named South Korea's top athlete for five straight years but he is keen to downplay his star status with his Tottenham Hotspur team mates for fear of having to play tour guide for the entire squad during their pre-season tour. Spurs begin preparations for the Premier…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022

S.Korean office workers hit convenience stores as 'lunch-flation' bites

Office worker Park Mi-won had never bought her lunch from a convenience store, until her favourite lunch buffet recently raised prices by more than 10% to 9,000 won ($7) as South Korean inflation soared to a 14-year high.

Reuters · Jun 29, 2022

What To Expect From South Korea’s First NATO Summit

South Korea’s president has vowed to make the country a “global pivotal state” bolstering cooperation with like-minded countries to promote liberal democratic values of freedom, peace, and prosperity.

The News Lens · Jun 28, 2022

South Korea would expect U.S. to intervene if China invades Taiwan, official says

"We probably take for granted that if China attacks Taiwan, the U.S. will engage."

Axios · Jun 27, 2022

Seoul urges China, Russia to prevent North Korean nuke test

A top South Korean official says North Korea is increasingly targeting the South with its nuclear arms program, and urged China and Russia to persuade the North not to conduct a widely expected nuclear test

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

North Korea denounces U.S. 'aggression' as it marks war anniversary

North Korea on Saturday condemned "aggression moves" by Washington and Seoul, vowing to take revenge as it marked the 72nd anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War at a time of rising tension on the Korean Peninsula.

Reuters · Jun 25, 2022

EXPLAINER: Is North Korea moving nukes to its border?

North Korea’s possible decision to deploy tactical nuclear weapons along its border with South Korea that could reach Seoul and U.S. forces stationed in the country in minutes could be a game changer in the standoff between Kim Jong Un and the United States

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

S.Korean leader's informal media events are a break with tradition

South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol has departed from years of tradition by holding informal daily media events to field questions on topics ranging from inflation and ties with neighbouring North Korea to the first lady and even boyband BTS.

Reuters · Jun 24, 2022