The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

China and South Korea pledge to bolster ties as regional tensions rise

South Korea and China have pledged to boost trade and safeguard regional stability

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Ahn Sung-ki death: Prolific South Korean star known as ‘The Nation’s Actor,’ dies aged 74

Star, who began his career as a child star in 1950s, had battled blood cancer in recent years

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Prominent South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki has died, hospital says

A Seoul hospital says prominent South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki has died

The Independent UK · Jan 5

South Korea’s leader visits China to deepen ties as Japan drifts away

Lee Jae Myung seeks to ‘elevate relations to new stage’ just as tensions escalate between Beijing and Tokyo

The Independent UK · Jan 4

South Korea says North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea

Experts say North Korea is likely ramping up weapons tests ahead of the Workers' Party congress

The Independent UK · Jan 4

South Korea to stop breeding bears to extract their bile - but hundreds are still trapped in pens

South Korea officials have confirmed that the controversial bear bile farming industry will come to an end as part of an animal welfare drive.

Euronews · Jan 3

A $1 Billion Catalyst Just Hit Coupang. How Should You Play CPNG Stock Here?

After a historic data breach and a costly billion-dollar apology, could this mark the start of renewed confidence, or will investor skepticism linger longer than the headlines?

Barchart · Jan 2

BTS announces March comeback date with first album in four years

Septet to release first album since 2022 anthology ‘Proof’

The Independent UK · Jan 2

NewJeans member Danielle sued for millions after bitter feud with K-pop record label

Ador terminated the Australian-born singer’s contract on Monday and is now suing her, a family member and the band’s former producer

The Guardian - AU · Jan 1

IonQ Is Bringing a 100-Qubit System to South Korea. Should You Buy IONQ Stock for 2026?

IonQ will deliver its next-generation Tempo 100 quantum system to the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, extending their collaboration.

Barchart · Dec 31, 2025