The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

North Korea's Kim Jong Un hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch

North Korea's leader oversaw a new weapon system test on Sunday. This demonstration showcased the country's advancing military technology and preparedness. The test followed recent short-range missile launches into regional waters. South Korea and Japan condemned these actions as threats to peace. North Korea maintains its nuclear weapons status is…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Global Market Today: Asian stocks climb after tech shares power Wall Street

MSCI Inc.’s gauge of Asian shares climbed 0.5%, with memory chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. the top contributors to gains. South Korea’s benchmark Kospi Index jumped more than 2%. Contracts for US benchmarks edged higher after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posted their best days since…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

South Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he’ll underscore the need to seek a practical, step-by-step denuclearization of North Korea during this week’s U.N. General Assembly

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Autism Rates Held Steady Across 12 Birth Cohorts in South Korean Study, Pointing to Better Detection Over Epidemic

A JAMA Pediatrics study of 62,000+ Korean children found autism rates stable across 12 birth cohorts. What it means and its limits for U.S. families.

Medical Daily · Sep 21

Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ explosion, Seoul says

The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) is a 248 km buffer zone separating North and South Korea and is one of the world’s most heavily fortified borders.

Euronews · Sep 21

Explosion injures 3 South Korean military officers in border area with North Korea

Three South Korean military officers have been injured in an explosion near the country’s heavily fortified border with North Korea

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Asian Games: India win silver in men's 10m air rifle team; Rudrankksh, Himanshu make individual final

India secured a silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event. Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon also qualified for the individual final. China won gold with a new world record team total. South Korea earned the bronze medal after a strong performance. This silver medal added to India's…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Days After US, South Korea and Japan Conclude Drills

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, days after a joint naval exercise involving the United States, South Korea and Japan near Guam.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20

South Korea’s president says no ‘military assets in any form’ for the Iran war, but a navy destroyer off Somalia may get a wider mission

“We should not buckle under pressure or coercion.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 20

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the sea in latest weapons display

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast on Sunday, South Korea’s military said. This came days after Pyongyang reaffirmed its status as a nuclear-armed state and rejected a UN resolution calling for an end to its nuclear activities.

France 24 · Sep 20