The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

Local Police Chief Jailed For 3 Years Over Deadly S. Korea Crowd Crush: Yonhap

A South Korean court handed a three year jail term Monday to a former Seoul district police chief over a crush that killed more than 150 people, the Yonhap news agency reported.

International Business Times · Sep 30, 2024

12 photos of electric celebrations as International Team mounts massive comeback at 2024 Presidents Cup

What a day for the International Team.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2024

Ange Postecoglou keen to see Son shine at Spurs for as long as possible

The South Korean has played every minute for Tottenham in the Premier League this season.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2024

NASA, South Korea plan mission to unexplored region of deep space

NASA and South Korea's space agency have agreed to deeper cooperation in space exploration, science and aeronautics, including collaboration on a pioneering mission.

Space · Sep 26, 2024

North Korea Advances Nuclear Program And Missile Capabilities

North Korea's nuclear advancements and missile tests raise tensions with the U.S. and South Korea.

Top News · Sep 26, 2024

South Korea publishes compensation plan for dog meat farmers ahead of 2027 ban

South Korea announced plans Thursday to compensate famers and others in the country’s dwindling dog meat industry before a formal ban goes effect in 2027, a move that is drawing opposition from both farmers and animal rights activists

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024

North Korea has enough uranium to build a 'double-digit' number of bombs, Seoul's spy agency says

North Korea has likely enriched enough uranium to build a “double-digit” number of bombs and is making progress in its efforts to develop more powerful and accurate missiles targeting rival South Korea

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024

‘Jjigae is comfort food of the highest order’: my obsession with cooking Korea’s best-loved soups

Every week during winter, Jane Lee would order the same dish at a local Korean restaurant – a still-bubbling serve of sundubu jjigae. The ritual set off a fascination with the Korean soups – and a determination to recreate them at home

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2024

'Problem with Toilets' Forces American Airlines Plane To Turn Around, Land At Original Airport After 9 Hours

An American Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas to Seoul, South Korea turned around 5 hours into its journey, returning all passengers from the airport it initially took off from due to a reported issue with its toilets.

International Business Times · Sep 25, 2024

'Problem with Toilet' Forces American Airlines Plane to Turn Around After Nine Hours in the Air, Return to Original Airport

An American Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas to Seoul, South Korea turned around 5 hours into its journey, returning all passengers from the airport it initially took off from due to a reported issue with its toilets.

Latin Times · Sep 25, 2024