The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

South Koreans instantly become younger under new law

East Asian country adopts a new system of counting age to align itself with international standards

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023

Korean food spots in Chennai: Where to go, what to eat

Shorteats like kimchi, squid rolls, yoghurt smoothies, and pork belly cutlets have landed in Chennai. Ride the Hallyu wave and step into these Korean cafes in Chennai

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

South Korea to offer thousands more visas for skilled workers

SEOUL: South Korea will boost its annual quota of visas for skilled workers to more than 30,000 this year from just 2,000 a year ago, to help companies battling a staff crunch, the justice minister said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023

As Japan prepares to release Fukushima wastewater, anxiety grows across South Korea

As Japan plans to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea this summer, concerned South Koreans are stocking up on sea salt.

WEKU · Jun 27, 2023

It's official: Samsung's Studio Display rival blows Apple's 5K beast out of the water

Samsung has revealed pricing and a release date for its 5K ViewFinity S9 Monitor in South Korea and we can't wait.

iMore · Jun 27, 2023

Japan to reinstate South Korea as preferred trade nation from July 21 as two sides improve ties

Japan announced Tuesday a decision to reinstate South Korea as a preferred nation with fast-track trade status from July 21, virtually ending a four-year economic row that was strained during their bitter historic disputes

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

North Korea's 1st spy satellite has been pulled from the sea after launch failure: report

South Korean military authorities have salvaged North Korea's first spy satellite after its failed first launch last month, according to reports.

Space · Jun 26, 2023

Brentford sign South Korean prodigy Ji-soo Kim after Bayern Munich interest

Brentford have signed teenage South Korean defender Ji-Soo Kim from K League Two side Seongnam for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023

Celtic’s move for Yang Hyun-jun in balance but club still keen on Asia market

South Korean Yang’s club, Gangwon, would rather wait until the end of their season in October before sanctioning a move.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

14 Things You Didn't Know About Jenny Shin

Get to know more about the South Korean LPGA Tour pro

Golf Monthly · Jun 25, 2023