The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

KOSME strengthens India entry strategy through strategic partnership with MIDC

This strategic MoU aims to facilitate Korean SMEs' entry and expansion into India, focusing on investment, human capital, and technology collaboration. The agreement is set to accelerate Korean SME growth in India's key industrial hub.

The Economic Times · Apr 23

Samsung faces mass strike threat as workers demand share of AI profits

Union officials claimed approximately 40,000 members participated in a protest

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Mid-air selfie stunt: S Korea pilot fined $59K for 2021 fighter jet collision

A South Korean fighter pilot must pay 88 million won in damages after a mid-air collision. The incident occurred in 2021 when the pilot attempted to film his final sortie. He maneuvered dangerously close to another jet while trying to improve camera shots. The collision caused significant damage but no…

The Times of India · Apr 23

Johnny Somali’s appeal backfires as he remains in brutal South Korea detention center

Streamer Johnny Somali's appeal against his six-month sentence in South Korea has backfired, extending his detention in harsh conditions. Facing a new trial that could last over a year, he remains in a cramped cell with limited amenities. This prolonged legal battle highlights the difficulties faced by the streamer following…

The Times of India · Apr 21

Life as a South Korean Mum in Chennai: How India Became Her Second Home

India’s enthusiasm for South Korean culture has been widely visible in recent years, from the popularity of K-pop groups like BTS to the growing obsession with K-dramas. What is less often discussed, however, is the parallel story—South Koreans building lives and communities in India and forming their own cultural bridge…

Whats Hot · Apr 21

POSCO Holdings Stock Jumps 8% on Low-Carbon Project Approval and Technical Breakout

POSCO Holdings Inc. shares surged more than 8% Tuesday on the Korea Exchange, closing at 421,500 won after gaining 32,000 won, as investors cheered approval for a major low-carbon iron plant in Western Australia and positive technical signals ahead of the company's upcoming first-quarter 2026 earnings and business plan presentation.

International Business Times · Apr 21

Heritage is created, not inherited – as Korean pop culture shows

The word “heritage” generally calls to mind the distant past. Ancient buildings, historic objects or traditions passed down over generations. “Heritage” feels old by definition, but it’s not simply something we inherit. It is something we actively make. What matters is not age but the decision to preserve, display and…

The Conversation · Apr 21

The Iran war's biggest 'losers' are now 2026's top-performing markets

The stock markets that were supposed to pay the highest price for the Iran war are now the ones leading the 2026 league table, and the rebound from March's Hormuz panic has been one of the most aggressive relief rallies in years.

Euronews · Apr 21

BTS agency chairman Bang Si-Hyuk faces arrest over alleged fraud scheme

South Korean police are seeking to arrest Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk over alleged investor fraud tied to the company’s IPO, in a case that could impact the K-pop giant as BTS resumes touring.

Euronews · Apr 21

South Korean wolf’s escape inspires bread, billboards, and a crypto coin

The two-year-old wolf, who was recaptured last week, is recovering under veterinary care after losing around 4kg

The Independent UK · Apr 21