The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

King and Queen to host South Korean leader for state visit to UK

Charles and Camilla will entertain Yoon Suk Yeol at Buckingham Palace in November.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Watch as US secretary of state Blinken speaks at South Korea-US strategic forum

Watch as US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, delivers remarks at the 8th Annual CSIS Republic of Korea-United States Strategic Forum on Monday 25 September.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

North Korea calls South's leader a 'guy with a trash-like brain' as it slams his UN speech

North Korea has called South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol “a guy with a trash-like brain” and “a diplomatic idiot” as it blasted him for using a U.N. speech to issue a warning over the North’s deepening military ties with Russia

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

North Korea's Kim sets forth steps to boost Russia ties as US and Seoul warn about weapons deals

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has ordered unspecified steps to further develop his nation's relations with Russia after his recent visit

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

South Korean lawmakers vote to lift opposition leader's immunity against arrest

In a surprise outcome, South Korea’s opposition-controlled parliament has voted to pass a motion submitted by the government that allows for the potential arrest of the country’s leading opposition figure, Lee Jae-myung, who faces a widening investigation over corruption allegations

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

South Korean leader warns Russia against weapons collaboration with the North

South Korea’s president sounded a warning to fellow world leaders about the recent communication and possible cooperation between North Korea and Russia

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Kia EV Sales Exceeded 15,000 In August 2023

In August, the Kia EV6 and EV9 wholesale sales (closely related to production) amounted to 9,578 (up by roughly 100% year-over-year), including 6,916 EV6 and 2,662 EV9.

InsideEVs · Sep 20, 2023

Iranian Foreign Ministry Confirms Release Of 5 US Nationals Prisoners In A Prisoner Swap Deal

The Deal Sees the release of 5 other Iranian prisoners from the US and transfer of frozen Iranian assets from South Korea

Zenger · Sep 20, 2023

The 20 Best Korean Horror Movies of All Time

From 'The Wailing' to 'Train to Busan,' the classics.

Marie Claire · Sep 19, 2023

What is "southern" food? Ask Dale Gray

In "South of Somewhere" the author explores both global flavors and the cultures that created them

Salon · Sep 19, 2023