The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

Almost 10% Of South Korea's Workforce Is Now A Robot

The country had 1,012 robots per 10,000 employees, topping the global list, according to a new survey.

International Business Times · Nov 22, 2024

South Korea says Russia sent North Korea missiles in exchange for troops

South Korea’s national security adviser says North plans to use the weapons to defend its airspace over the capital.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2024

Seoul says Russia sent air-defence missiles to North Korea in return for troops

Kremlin dispatched weapons as payment for 10,000 troops deployed to support war in Ukraine, says South Korean official

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024

Inside The South Korean Weapons Factory That Could Supply Kyiv

At the outskirts of a South Korean industrial city, workers at a sprawling weapons factory were conducting final-stage testing for a newly built surface-to-air defence system that could, eventually, head to Ukraine.

International Business Times · Nov 22, 2024

2026 Kia Sportage: This Is It

Kia heads into the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show with several updated models, including a refresh for its most popular vehicle, the Sportage. Technically, we've already seen the visual changes—the updated crossover is currently on sale in South Korea. This is the version for North America, which offers the same…

Motor1 · Nov 21, 2024

Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters

On March 2 2022, delegates to the UN environment assembly adopted an ambitious resolution to develop the text of a new treaty by the end of 2024 to end plastic pollution. With 24 days of formal negotiation between almost 200 countries completed, spread over meetings in Peru, France, Kenya and…

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024

How has the UNSC voted since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza?

The US vetoed a Gaza ceasefire draft resolution; here are all the other Gaza resolutions the Security Council voted on.

Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2024

Screen To Reality: South Korea Targets K-pop, K-drama Tourism Boom

Deep in South Korea's hinterlands lies a perfect replica of 1900s Seoul: welcome to Sunshine Land, the latest K-drama theme park to cash in on booming K-culture tourism.

International Business Times · Nov 21, 2024

Photos: LPGA stars go glam at Rolex Awards through the years, from Mar-a-Lago to the Ritz

Here are photos from the Rolex Awards through the years.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2024

North Korea sent more artillery systems in new arms shipment to Russia, South Korea says

South Korean spy agency says Pyongyang exported 170mm self-propelled guns and 240mm multiple rocket launch systems

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024