The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

South Korean Airliner Crash Leaves 47 Dead, 2 Survivors

Tragedy strikes as a South Korean airliner crash-lands in Muan airport, leading to 47 fatalities. Investigations ongoing, community mourns.

Top News · Dec 29, 2024

179 Passengers And Crew On South Korean Flight Presumed Dead After Horror Crash Landing Attempt

A horrific plane crash in South Korea's Muan International Airport has caused mass casualties. The Jeju Air flight was carrying 181 people.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 29, 2024

At least 124 dead after plane crashes while landing in South Korea

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday.

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2024

South Koreans stage mass rally to demand removal of Yoon Suk Yeol

Hundreds of thousands gather in central Seoul to protest against president suspended over martial law declaration

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024

S. Korean Prosecutors Say Yoon Authorised 'Shooting' During Martial Law Bid

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol authorised the military to fire their weapons if needed to enter parliament during his failed bid to impose martial law, according to a prosecutors' report seen by AFP on Saturday.

International Business Times · Dec 28, 2024

Political Turmoil Shakes South Korea's Economy

After South Korea's president and his replacement were both deposed over a failed bid to impose martial law, deepening political turmoil is threatening the country's currency and shaking confidence in its economy.

International Business Times · Dec 28, 2024

South Korean Crypto Mogul Do Kwan Will Be Extradited to the United States to Face Charges for $40 Billion Crypto Crash

Montenegro has approved the extradition of a South Korean crypto mogul behind the $40 billion Terraform Labs collapse.

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2024

Injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine has died, says South Korea

First of Kim Jong-un’s soldiers to be taken was detained in Kursk region of Russia, according to Ukrainian reports

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024

Several Wounded N.Korean Soldiers Died After Being Captured By Ukraine: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that "several" wounded North Korean soldiers died after being captured by Ukrainian forces, as he accused Russia of throwing them into battle with "minimal protection".

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2024

Montenegro approves the extradition of cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to the United States

Montenegro has approved the extradition of a South Korean mogul known as “the cryptocurrency king” to the United States

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024