The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

South Korean presidential election roiled by coffee beans, Chanel bags and room salon

South Korea’s presidential race has devolved into personal attacks and petty disputes, drowning out meaningful policy debate after Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted over his martial law fiasco

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

After a chaotic 6 months, South Koreans will elect a new president – and hope for bold leadership

On June 3, South Koreans will head to the polls to choose the country’s new president. The election may draw to a close one of the most chaotic and contentious periods in the country’s post-1987 democratic era.

The Conversation · May 29, 2025

Trump's push to save coal faces a new hurdle: his own trade war

Mining company Signal Peak Energy sits atop a billion-ton coal reserve beneath Montana’s rugged Bull Mountains and ships 98% of the fuel it mines to Japan and South Korea

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

A South Korean mother sues the government and an agency over the adoption of her missing son

A 72-year-old mother has filed a lawsuit against South Korea’s government and its largest adoption agency, alleging systematic failures in her forced separation from her toddler son who was sent to Norway without her consent

The Independent UK · May 26, 2025

Embarrassed North Korea detains shipyard officials over botched launch of naval destroyer

The 5,000-ton-class destroyer was damaged when a transport cradle on the ship’s stern detached early during a launch ceremony attended by Kim Jong Un

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Postcard from Cannes #5: Zooming in on talented cinematographers

While the Cannes Film Festival is the place to discover new films and talent, it’s also an important moment in the industry calendar to recognise the hard work of the people behind the scenes. This is the case with the Prix Angénieux, awarded on Friday in Cannes to cinematographers from…

Radio France Internationale · May 24, 2025

Here's how much the Samsung tri-fold could cost – though you probably won't get chance to buy it

It looks as though the Samsung tri-fold will be available in limited quantities, and come with a high price tag.

TechRadar · May 23, 2025

South Korea denies talks held about US troop withdrawal amid Pentagon review

Seoul reaffirms commitment to combined defence posture

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Everything we know about North Korea's warship launch accident

The accident has proven to be an embarrassing setback for Kim Jong Un, who labelled the incident as a ‘criminal act’ caused by sheer carelessness and irresponsibility

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

'Serious' Accident At North Korea Warship Launch: State Media

A major accident occurred at the launch ceremony for a new North Korean naval destroyer, state media reported Thursday, with leader Kim Jong Un calling the mishap a "criminal act".

International Business Times · May 22, 2025