The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

Bullying, Insulting Virtual Idols' Avatars is Actually Illegal in South Korea — Court Explains Why

Virtual idols in South Korea are actually protected by law. Bullying and insulting even just their avatars is a crime. A court explained why.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30, 2025

South Korea’s trade deal with Trump could sink its currency and trigger a financial crisis

“Our position is not a negotiating tactic. It is objectively and realistically not a level we are able to handle. We are not able to pay $350 billion in cash.”

Fortune · Sep 29, 2025

Hundreds of South Korean government services go offline following data center fire

South Korean government services are still disrupted after a day-long battery fire in its data center.

TechRadar · Sep 29, 2025

South Korea legalises tattooing by non-medical professionals after three decades of ban

Parliament votes overwhelmingly to regulate an industry long forced underground despite booming popularity

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

South Korea fires warning shots as North Korean ship breaches sea border

Kim Jong Un said his country does not recognise the Northern Limit Line in the Yellow Sea

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

New Sky Energy Celebrates Over 15 Years of Innovation in Clean Energy Under CEO and Chemist Deane Little

With 11 plants in the U.S. and patents secured in Europe and Japan, New Sky Energy is expanding rapidly. Korea and other Asian markets are next, with additional applications in Africa, Australia, Canada, and South America on the horizon.

International Business Times · Sep 25, 2025

South Korean parliament votes to allow tattooists to work without a medical license

South Korea’s parliament has passed a landmark bill that would allow people to tattoos without having a medical license

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

North Korea developing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching US, Seoul warns

South Korea’s Lee warns that Pyongyang is in the last stage of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile that could hit the US with a nuclear weapon

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Trump's $350 Billion Trade Deal With South Korea Faces Pushback: President Lee Demands 'Commercially Rational' Terms

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is pushing back on the terms of a proposed $350 billion trade and investment deal with the United States, which it had initially agreed to with President Donald Trump in July, saying that any agreement must be “commercially rational” and reflect the interests of…

Benzinga · Sep 25, 2025

8 Facts About Korean Fried Chicken That Will Make You Love It Even More

If you think fried chicken is just fried chicken, you’re in for a crispy surprise. Korean fried chicken has taken the culinary world by storm with textures and flavors that differ wildly from the usual Southern or fast-food versions. These facts will not only entertain you, but also help you…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 25, 2025