South Korea

Permanent South Korean agricultural and industrial exhibition opens in Bishkek Akipress22:54
India, South Korea sign pact on defence, cyber, training cooperation NDTV.com20:53
South Korea, U.S. to begin nuclear submarine talks The Dong-a Ilbo19:30
S. Korean, Indian defense ministers discuss expanding ties The Korea Herald04:49
Man to be charged after allegedly stealing bank cards on flight from South Korea to S’pore The Straits Times09:11
S. Korea’s vice foreign minister visits Washington amid stalled nuclear submarine talks The Korea Herald02:05
Lee holds talks with Japan PM Takaichi in his hometown of Andong The Korea Times02:18

Latest News

In the last 15 minutes

Nearly 3m Korean workers left out of Buddha’s birthday holiday The Korea Herald00:26

In the last half-hour

South Korea to launch Earth observation satellite from US in July Anadolu Agency00:22

Seoul says 2 South Korean activists released after Israeli detention aboard Gaza aid flotilla Anadolu Agency00:22

Japanese orthopedic surgeons visit Seoul Medical Center for hip surgery training Korea Biomedical Review00:16

South Korea, US held talks on revising management of fortified North Korea border The Straits Times00:15

In the last hour

Korea, EU discuss ways to expand supply chain cooperation Korea JoongAng Daily23:45 20-May-26

Samsung AI bonus spat tests South Korea’s Labor-friendly leader The Straits Times23:45 20-May-26

In the last 2 hours

Israel releases two Koreans detained on Gaza-bound aid flotillas: Seoul The Korea Herald23:35 20-May-26

South Korea coach 'hurt' by support for North team Channel NewsAsia23:26 20-May-26

South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure Miami Herald23:24 20-May-26

Presidential office welcomes Israel's release of 2 Koreans captured on Gaza-bound aid vessels The Korea Times23:11 20-May-26

Korea mobilizes diplomatic outposts for youth employment The Korea Times23:02 20-May-26

How 22 years of hallyu is reshaping traditional Japanese family values Asia Today23:00 20-May-26

Permanent South Korean agricultural and industrial exhibition opens in Bishkek Akipress22:54 20-May-26

US envoy nominee Steel vows to boost alliance, urges equal treatment for US firms Asia Today22:49 20-May-26

Japan's Nikkei, South Korea's Kospi jump on Iran hopes Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha22:45 20-May-26

Water tank overflow leaves 1,376 Daegu homes without power The Korea Herald22:44 20-May-26

In the last 4 hours

Kookmin University research team presents paper at international AI conference The Korea Times22:24 20-May-26

Prosecutors seek arrest warrant for YouTuber over Kim Soo-hyun allegations The Korea Times22:24 20-May-26

Korea’s most-populous province launches multilingual blitz to get foreign residents to vote The Korea Times22:21 20-May-26

Gangnam District launches QR-based multilingual safety training for construction workers The Korea Times22:14 20-May-26

Samsung union says South Korea strike on hold ‘until further notice’ Malay Mail22:08 20-May-26

Tokyo and Seoul stocks soar on hopes of diplomatic breakthrough with Iran Malay Mail21:57 20-May-26

Seoul official says no special U.S.-North Korea contact appears to be underway Korea JoongAng Daily21:40 20-May-26

Nominee for US envoy to S. Korea vows stronger alliance for security, prosperity The Korea Times21:08 20-May-26

India, South Korea Sign Pact On Defence, Cyber, Training Cooperation NDTV.com20:53 20-May-26

Korea sees potential wartime operational control transfer as early as next year The Korea Times20:49 20-May-26

Official campaigning for June 3 local elections begins Yonhap News Agency20:45 20-May-26

Korean palaces emerge as Seoul's hottest cultural attractions Miami Herald20:42 20-May-26

India, South Korea deepen defence cooperation with MoUs, innovation push in Seoul talks The Hindu Business Line20:40 20-May-26

In the last 6 hours

Seoul shares open sharply higher on US-Iran hope, Samsung wage deal The Korea Times20:29 20-May-26

As spring fades, Korean peninsula braces for record summer heat Asia Today20:27 20-May-26

Hanwha Ocean teams with Microsoft, Google on AI warships Miami Herald20:22 20-May-26

Seoul official says no special US-N. Korea contact appears to be under way The Korea Times20:17 20-May-26

India, S Korea deepen cooperation in defence, cybersecurity, training Hindustan Times20:12 20-May-26

South Korea's t'way Air gains regulatory nod for rebrand ch-aviation20:11 20-May-26

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports The Straits Times20:04 20-May-26

Nominee for U.S. envoy to Korea stresses commitment to security, prosperity through stronger alliance Korea JoongAng Daily20:01 20-May-26

First-time homebuyers in Seoul hit 4-year high in April Miami Herald20:01 20-May-26

Korea, US agree to launch JFS security working group in Seoul Asia Today19:55 20-May-26

N. Korea briefly reports women’s football win over S. Korean side The Korea Herald19:50 20-May-26

Gov't to extend fuel tax cut through July amid consumer price pressure The Korea Times19:38 20-May-26

US envoy nominee stresses stronger Korea-US alliance Asia Today19:35 20-May-26

Korea’s shipping risks persist despite Hormuz passage The Dong-a Ilbo19:30 20-May-26

South Korea, U.S. to begin nuclear submarine talks The Dong-a Ilbo19:30 20-May-26

US ambassador nominee vows to protect US firms in S. Korea from discrimination The Korea Herald19:30 20-May-26

South Korea Shares May Find Traction On Thursday RTT News19:18 20-May-26

South Korean tanker exits Hormuz under Iranian-approved transit corridor KOREA PRO19:05 20-May-26

Delhi, Seoul to work on air defence and energy weapons systems The Times of India18:41 20-May-26

In the last 8 hours

Ancient Crater Lakes May Have Provided Ideal Conditions for Earth’s Earliest Oxygen-Breathing Life Sci.News18:30 20-May-26

Campaign officially begins for June 3 elections with 7,800 candidates The Korea Times18:06 20-May-26

From the 'Gate of the Dead' to lively haunts, Sindang-dong blends the historical and hip Korea JoongAng Daily18:01 20-May-26

Oil slips and stocks recover as fears over Hormuz blockade ease Qatar Tribune17:43 20-May-26

South Korea Tentatively Selects Small Container Line for Test Arctic Voyage The Maritime Executive17:22 20-May-26

Former Rep. Michelle Steel vows to ensure American companies receive ‘equal treatment’ if confirmed as ambassador to… Orange County Register17:05 20-May-26

Sixteen years on the fence: Time for Korea to come down The Korea Herald16:38 20-May-26

Yesterday

The Duet of Command: Key Operational Issues for Opcon Transfer The Diplomat14:56 20-May-26

FuriosaAI aims to be South Korea's Nvidia with 'renegade' chip Nikkei Asian Review14:49 20-May-26

South Korea: cubism opens new Centre Pompidou outpost in Seoul euronews14:37 20-May-26

No longer just a labor dispute: Samsung strike draws global focus The Korea Times13:54 20-May-26

Samsung reaches tentative union deal, averting crippling strike Taipei Times13:47 20-May-26

A Check-In On North Korea and Russia’s Wartime Partnership War on the Rocks13:35 20-May-26

Samsung union says S Korea strike on hold ‘until further notice’ Kuwait Times13:16 20-May-26

Nominee for US envoy to Korea vows stronger alliance for security, prosperity The Korea Times12:40 20-May-26

South Korea: cubism launches Korean branch of Centre Pompidou euronews12:24 20-May-26

South Korea: cubism opens Korean branch of Centre Pompidou euronews12:14 20-May-26

Ex-South Korean Diplomat Says Kurdistan24 English Is His ‘Primary News Source’ Kurdistan2411:53 20-May-26

South Korea launches $54 bln industrial support package, including steel sector Fast Markets11:51 20-May-26

The South Korean government intervenes as Samsung workers are poised to strike AsiaNews.it11:41 20-May-26

After two rejected arrest warrant bids, Seoul police review whether to try again with HYBE’s Bang Si-hyuk (Reports) Music Business Worldwide11:31 20-May-26

School trip debate highlights pressures of dealing with parental complaints The Korea Times11:28 20-May-26

South Korean Funeral Firm Loses $33 Million on BitMine Ethereum ETF BeInCrypto11:19 20-May-26

India, South Korea to advance cooperation in cyber defence, training Hindustan Times10:52 20-May-26

India eyes S Korea’s military industry might to fuel defence aatmanirbharta The Hindu Business Line10:50 20-May-26

N. Korea's Naegohyang beat S. Korea's Suwon FC Women in hyped-up football match Yonhap News Agency10:10 20-May-26

Rajnath Singh holds wide-ranging defence talks in Seoul, pushes strategic cooperation The Hindu10:06 20-May-26

Mirae Asset Securities launches platform for young business leaders Miami Herald10:04 20-May-26

South Korea president asks officials to consider arrest warrant for Netanyahu: report Anadolu Agency09:34 20-May-26

Oci breaks ground on Alamo City energy storage project in Texas Miami Herald09:34 20-May-26

The Robots That Built Seoul’s Robot Museum Yanko Design09:29 20-May-26

Association between smartphone overdependence and alcohol and tobacco use behaviors among adolescents in Korea Nature.com09:27 20-May-26

How To Spend Two Days In Seoul Forbes09:01 20-May-26

After 'Tank Day' backlash, Starbucks Korea postpones other marketing events and activities Korea JoongAng Daily08:29 20-May-26

Oil retreats, stocks rise on cautious Mideast war hopes Kuwait Times08:10 20-May-26

Oceans Ministry continues push to develop Busan region into global maritime hub Korea JoongAng Daily08:08 20-May-26

Japan, South Korea Deepen Energy Ties in Latest Sign of Thaw Energy Intelligence07:54 20-May-26

Korean tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz after Seoul-Tehran coordination The Korea Times07:54 20-May-26

South Korean Arctic Container Trial Voyage to Stop at Norway’s Tromsø Port High North News07:54 20-May-26

S. Korea-operated vessel passes through Strait of Hormuz: foreign ministry The Korea Herald07:53 20-May-26

Why are nearly 50,000 Samsung workers about to strike in South Korea? Al Jazeera07:44 20-May-26

SK Telink brings Starlink to five South Korean shipping firms Light Reading07:36 20-May-26

South Korea eyes new bid to encourage box shipping via the Arctic The Loadstar07:30 20-May-26

Oceans ministry pushing to develop global maritime hub in southeastern Korea: minister The Korea Times07:24 20-May-26

With direct government mediation: Samsung Electronics resumes wage negotiations to end general strike crisis Voice Of Emirates07:05 20-May-26

Rain expected nationwide through Thursday with heavy rain advisories in some regions The Korea Herald07:01 20-May-26

Samsung faces strike after pay talks with union fall apart BNN Bloomberg06:54 20-May-26

South Korean president condemns detention of nationals aboard Gaza flotilla Syrian Arab News Agency06:46 20-May-26

Unification minister says peace-oriented approach differs from North Korea's hostile two-state policy Korea JoongAng Daily06:45 20-May-26

India, South Korea agree to deepen defence ties during Rajnath Singh’s Seoul visit Indian Express06:41 20-May-26

South Korean auto exports fall 5% in April just-auto06:11 20-May-26

Police complaints filed against Shinsegae Chairman Chung for defaming Gwangju citizens The Korea Times05:53 20-May-26

First-time homebuyers hit 4-year high as multiple home tax soon to expire Korea JoongAng Daily05:25 20-May-26

Samsung union says to embark on 48,000-strong strike on Thursday after impasse on bonuses AsiaOne05:24 20-May-26

South Korea advances bill to scrap renewable quota system PV Magazine04:55 20-May-26

From consumers to politicians, Starbucks Korea faces growing boycott The Korea Times04:51 20-May-26

Starbucks controversy puts Shinsegae chair’s extreme political leanings back in spotlight The Hankyoreh04:50 20-May-26

Samsung workers set to strike at worst possible time The Verge04:49 20-May-26

Lee questions legality of Israel’s seizure of Gaza-bound flotillas carrying Koreans The Korea Herald04:49 20-May-26

S. Korean, Indian defense ministers discuss expanding ties The Korea Herald04:49 20-May-26

S. Korea, US to launch nuclear sub working groups The Korea Herald04:49 20-May-26

South Korean president urges considering arrest warrant for Netanyahu: report TRT World04:43 20-May-26

1st inter-Korean women's football match in South in years kicks off The Korea Times04:40 20-May-26

[Editorial] Seoul and Tokyo should focus on pragmatic cooperation, not countering China The Hankyoreh04:40 20-May-26

AI boom: Global stock market order shuffles as Taiwan, South Korea overtake Western giants The Economic Times04:40 20-May-26

Ruling party chair urges not to go to Starbucks The Korea Herald04:38 20-May-26

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