The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea in latest weapons testing

South Korea's National Security Council plans to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the launches

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in Asia and Africa

The Iran war has exposed the fragility of global fossil fuel supply chains. Now dozens of countries across Asia and Africa are turning to nuclear power as their answer.

Euronews · Apr 17

Escaped wolf Neukgu captured after nine-day search in South Korea

A two-year-old wolf that escaped from O-World zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, has been safely recaptured after spending nine days on the loose. The male wolf, Neukgu, was born at the zoo in 2024 and is part of an initiative to restore wolves resembling those once native to the Korean…

Euronews · Apr 17

After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer

In 2012, South Korean pianist Lee Hun suffered a major stroke that left him with a right-sided paralysis

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Johnny Somali kissed a WWII memorial statue and gave it a lap dance on livestream in South Korea. Then he got a sentence

He reportedly told the court he has learnt his lesson.

We Got This Covered · Apr 16

10 richest families in Asia who turned simple businesses into billion-dollar companies

The wealthiest families in Asia keep on consolidating their power in 2026 by accumulating more money in the traditional fields and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and energy infrastructure. As per the latest ranking by Bloomberg, most of the family empires that have been around for some time…

The Times of India · Apr 16

How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industry

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15

Nuisance streamer Johnny Somali just got sentenced to prison with labor in South Korea and the internet has zero sympathy

Johnny Somali, a nuisance streamer who has been filming his disruptive behavior in several Asian countries, is facing jailtime in South Korea. His legal debacle began in 2024. But multiple charges piled up on the streamer—all of which he was found guilty of on Wednesday, April 15.

The Mary Sue · Apr 15

Who is Johnny Somali? American streamer gets prison sentence with hard labor in South Korea over public nuisance

American streamer Johnny Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, has been sentenced to six months in prison in South Korea. The court found him guilty of public nuisance and sharing deepfake content. According to BBC, the judge noted repeated misconduct but no severe harm. His past arrests in…

The Times of India · Apr 15

Johnny Somali Found Guilty amid His Mother's Pleas for Leniency — Latest Nuisance YouTuber Punished in Asia

Johnny Somali, a controversial livestreamer, faces legal action in South Korea for disruptive behavior. His case highlights the risks influencers face when disregarding cultural norms and laws.

International Business Times UK · Apr 15