The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

US begins large military drill with South Korea while waging war in the Middle East

The United States has begun a large military exercise with South Korea involving thousands of troops while also waging an escalating war in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Taiwan Train Station Erupted in Joy As Chinese Taipei Upset Korea for the First Time in WBC

Chinese Taipei is still alive after defeating Korea 5–4 in extra innings.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 8

Defensive frailties and missed chances put Matildas on rocky Asian Cup road

Australia’s 3-3 draw with South Korea means they finish second in Group A and must travel to Perth for their quarter-final

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8

Korea give Kerr scope to banish ghosts of sitters past

Sam Kerr remains haunted by a miss against South Korea in he last Women's Asian Cup. Now on home soil, she's desperate to make amends.

AAP · Mar 7

Fowler door opens amid Matildas star's concussion fate

Hayley Raso will watch Australia's Women's Asian Cup clash with South Korea from the sidelines after failing to finish their win over Iran.

AAP · Mar 7

Ex-Man United star Jesse Lingard joins Brazilian club after leaving South Korea

Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has joined Brazilian club Corinthians. Lingard, 33, has been a free agent since ending his time at FC Seoul in South Korea back in December. He has now moved to Brazil after signing a contract until the end of the year, and his contract…

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Other countries are streets ahead of the UK on childhood obesity. Here’s what they’re doing differently

There could be 227 million obese children worldwide by 2040. But as South Korea and Denmark have shown, it is possible to tackle this crisis, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

In Trump’s precarious world, NZ will need all the middle-sized friends it can get

When a local political commentator recently suggested (partly tongue-in-cheek) that New Zealand might respond to US President Donald Trump’s new world order by becoming the seventh state of Australia, it was dismissed by the prime minister and most political leaders.

The Conversation · Mar 5

South Korea’s Stock Market Just Fell 12% in 1 Day. Here's What It Means for Investors.

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) just experienced a sudden dramatic drop. Here's what to know about what happened and what it means for U.S. investors.

Barchart · Mar 5

Korea's Unique World Baseball Classic Home Run Celebration Is a Frequent Flier

Four home runs helped Korea post a lopsided victory over Czechia in the WBC opener.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5