Kim Keon-Hee, former First Lady of South Korea, has been formally indicted on multiple charges, including bribery and stock manipulation. This marks the first time a former First Lady in the country has faced such legal action. She is currently in custody, alongside her husband, former

South Korea has expressed its intent to normalize ties with China and strengthen economic cooperation. A delegation led by former parliament speaker Park Byeong-seug delivered a personal message from President Lee Jae-myung to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The letter included an invitation for President Xi Jinping to attend the APEC summit in October. Strategic […]

Former First Lady Kim Keon-Hee, wife of impeached ex-President Yoon Suk-Yeol, has been arrested on multiple corruption-related charges, including stock manipulation, bribery, and influencing party candidate selections. The arrest follows a court-approved warrant citing the risk of evidence tampering after prosecutors submitted an extensive dossier outlining her alleged

South Korea has started dismantling loudspeakers installed along its border with North Korea, a move seen as an attempt to lower tensions amid recent signs of reopening dialogue between the two nations. The decision comes just weeks after both countries hinted at the possibility of resuming military and humanitarian talks. The loudspeakers, which broadcasted South […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has triggered market turmoil in South Korea by announcing a steep 25% tariff on all South Korean exports to the United States, effective August 1. The move, part of a broader tariff campaign against multiple nations, has rattled investor confidence and sent financial markets into a tailspin. Tariff Shock The news, […]

South Korea has voiced serious concerns over China’s installation of a new sea structure within a disputed section of the Yellow Sea, known locally as the West Sea. The area falls within the Provisional Maritime Zone—an area where the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of both countries overlap. The move has triggered renewed tensions as Seoul […]

In a historic decision, South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously voted to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. The ruling came after the court found his December 2024 declaration of martial law to be unconstitutional and a direct assault on the democratic order. The court deemed the action a serious breach of presidential duties […]

A South Korean Air Force KF-16 fighter jet accidentally released multiple bombs over a civilian area during a military exercise, causing injuries and significant damage to infrastructure. The incident has raised serious concerns about safety measures in military drills conducted near populated areas. Accidental Bomb Release During Military Exercise The accident occurred

South Korea has taken action against the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) application DeepSeek, suspending its local operations. Authorities cited concerns regarding data security and regulatory compliance as primary reasons for the move. Concerns Over Data Security and Compliance The decision to halt DeepSeek’s services in South Korea stems from growing apprehensions

India and South Korea are partnering to strengthen their positions in the global shipbuilding market, aiming to counter China's dominance through technology transfer and joint ventures.