The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon

South Korea has flight-tested its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon

The Independent UK · Oct 8

South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute

South Korea says it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, stepping up its protest of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent revelation of a supposedly secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea

The Independent UK · Oct 8

The laidback coastal city you need to add to your South Korea itinerary

Don’t overlook this maritime second city – Hayley Spencer has your guide to its unique food scene, mega spas and colourful cultural destinations

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop on inflation concerns, oil gains

MSCI’s Asia Pacific index for equities slipped 0.3%, with shares in Japan and South Korea falling, while markets in mainland China return from a holiday. Shares of Samsung Electronics Co. fluctuated between gains and losses after the chip bellwether reported record profit but still missed estimates.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

South Korea OB/GYN IP Camera Hack Leaks Patient Examination Footage to Illegal Overseas Adult Sites

South Korean police are investigating footage allegedly leaked from hospital IP cameras, reportedly exposing at least 100 people and raising fresh concerns about medical CCTV security and privacy.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Foreign investors pull out $26.3 billion from emerging markets in September as hawkish Fed pushes US Treasury yields higher

Foreign investors pulled $26.3 billion from emerging-market stocks and bonds in September due to rising US yields. The hawkish Federal Reserve's interest rate hike influenced this first outflow since June. Additionally, heavy foreign selling in South Korea resulted in a significant decrease in emerging-market equities. While fixed-income assets attracted $246…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

‘Emerging Markets’ is obsolete: India, Taiwan and South Korea no longer fit neatly in the same box

Current classifications distinguishing between emerging and developed financial markets fall short of accuracy, as illustrated by South Korea and Taiwan's advanced economic standing. Meanwhile, Bulgaria's classification as a frontier market seems contradictory to its EU affiliation and growth. Therefore, a more sophisticated framework is crucial for investors, aiming to gain…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Hackers Steal Footage of South Korean Women During Gynaecology Exams as Videos Spread Across Porn Sites

Footage of patients filmed inside 80 South Korean medical institutions has resurfaced on overseas adult websites, prompting a police investigation and renewed concern over healthcare cybersecurity.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

South Korea considers ending military service exemption for athletes after Asian Games controversy

South Korea is reconsidering military service exemptions for champion athletes

The Independent UK · Oct 7

How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games

The 2026 Asian Games in Japan drew to a close on October 4 following two weeks of competition between 45 countries and territories across 43 sports. Despite the official slogan “imagine one Asia”, fragmented regional politics came to the fore as the event unfolded.

The Conversation · Oct 6