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Yonhapworld5 hrs ago
Suspended Sentences Finalized for Three Convicted of Bribing Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee
A Seoul court ruling on June 26 imposed suspended prison terms and fines on three defendants for providing gifts to former first lady Kim Keon Hee. The sentences were finalized July 3 after both sides waived appeals.
Yonhapworld6 hrs ago
South Korea’s main opposition party ethics panel reviews discipline for lawmakers who backed Han Dong-hoon or called for leader’s resignation
The People Power Party ethics committee met Monday in Seoul to examine disciplinary requests against lawmakers aligned with former leader Han Dong-hoon. The session addressed support for Han's independent run and calls for current leader Jang Dong-hyeok to resign.
Yonhapworld7 hrs ago
South Korea, Mexico Discuss Resuming Stalled Free Trade Talks
South Korean and Mexican officials met in Seoul on July 6 to discuss restarting free trade agreement negotiations that have been on hold since 2008. The two sides also reviewed cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and defense.
Yonhapworld1 day ago
Samsung Electronics to Limit Employee Housing Loans to Homes of 85 Square Meters or Smaller
Samsung Electronics plans to restrict its employee housing loan program to smaller residences in the greater Seoul area and six major cities. The move accompanies consideration of uniform 500 million won loans for all qualifying workers.
mlbtraderumors.comsports1 day ago
Atlanta Braves place Kim Ha-seong on injured list with finger inflammation
The Atlanta Braves placed shortstop Kim Ha-seong on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to right middle finger inflammation. The move comes after Kim signed a one-year, $20 million contract and struggled at the plate in his limited appearances this season.
Yonhappolitics2 days ago
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook Tours Seoul Student Housing Areas on July 4
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook visited neighborhoods near universities in Seoul to assess housing conditions for young adults. She called for expanded dormitories, affordable units, and youth work programs shortly after taking office.
world2 days ago
Chinese Tourists Shop in Seoul as Won Weakens Against Yuan
Chelsea Wang and friends focused on duty-free shopping during a late April trip. One companion purchased a Chaumet ring for 37,000 yuan after discounts and refunds. Exchange rates boosted purchasing power compared with January levels.
mexiconewsdaily.comsports1 day agoUpdated
Mexico City to Cap Crowds at 25,000 and Double Police for Mexico-England World Cup Match
Mexico City will deploy 6,000 officers along Paseo de la Reforma and cap attendance at 25,000 at the Angel of Independence monument for Sunday's round-of-16 game. The measures follow four deaths during celebrations after Mexico's win over Ecuador earlier this week.
Yonhapworld3 days ago
South Korea Rejects U.S. Report Alleging Discriminatory Probe of Coupang Data Leak
South Korea's presidential office on July 3 rejected a U.S. House Judiciary Committee report accusing Seoul of discriminatory targeting of Coupang. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said the data-leak investigation followed due process and was not based on nationality. The Na…
Yonhapworld3 days ago
South Korean Court to Hear Former President Yoon’s Appeal on July 15
The Seoul High Court will begin an appeal trial July 15 for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges he ordered drone flights into North Korea to create a pretext for martial law. Yoon received a 30-year prison sentence last month in the case.
Yonhapworld3 days ago
South Korea Rejects U.S. House Report on Coupang Data-Leak Probe, Denies Targeting U.S.-Linked Company
South Korea's presidential office on July 3 dismissed claims in a U.S. House Judiciary Committee report that Seoul conducted discriminatory investigations against Coupang. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said the probe followed due process and did not target the company by…
insightsonindia.comworld3 days ago
South Korea to Host 12th China Public Diplomacy Forum Next Week
South Korea and China will hold the 12th Public Diplomacy Forum in Seoul on Monday and Tuesday. The 1.5-track meeting marks Seoul's first hosting since 2019.
Yonhapworld3 days ago
84 Youths Begin Annual U.N. Sending States Exchange Camp in South Korea
Descendants of Korean War veterans from countries that fought under the U.N. flag arrived for the weeklong program. The camp runs through Thursday at historical sites in Seoul, Busan and Gyeonggi Province.
Fortuneai3 days ago
South Korean Man Uses AI Video to Deliver Message from Late Grandfather to His Father
Lee Geon Hui hired Seoul-based Vaice in December to produce a short AI-animated message from his deceased grandfather for his father. The service, which costs 600,000 won for a basic video, serves about 300 customers monthly amid growing acceptance and ethical concerns.
Abc Newspolitics4 days ago
South Korea Disputes U.S. Congressional Report on Coupang Regulation
South Korea's government rejected a House Judiciary Committee report that accused Seoul of discriminatory actions against Coupang. Officials stated the investigation followed domestic law and focused on a data breach affecting millions of customers.
Yonhappolitics4 days ago
South Korean Committee Inspects Ballot Boxes at Seoul Stadium After Police Clear Protesters
Lawmakers entered the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium on July 2 to examine 380 ballot boxes and 2.47 million ballots stored since the June 3 local elections. The visit followed 27 days of protests and required police to remove demonstrators blocking access.
focustaiwan.twpolitics5 days ago
New Prime Minister Orders Safety Checks Ahead of Heavy Rain in South
New Prime Minister Han Seong-sook directed ministries to review evacuation plans and monitor flood-prone areas. The southern region faces expected downpours starting Wednesday. The instructions came on her first day in office.
nypost.comworld5 days ago
South Korean president says government will seek to replace armistice with peace regime
The president told an advisory council that Seoul will continue outreach to North Korea despite the lack of response. Officials have offered repeated dialogue overtures since the Korean War ended without a peace treaty.
yna.co.krworld5 days ago
South Korea, Guatemala foreign ministers discuss trade pact and development ties
The ministers met in Seoul on July 1 and agreed to advance Guatemala's entry into a regional free-trade agreement. They also discussed expanding development cooperation and support for the Korean community in Guatemala.
Yonhapworld5 days ago
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun Highlights Nuclear Ties at U.S. Embassy Reception
Cho spoke June 30 at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul during a reception for the 250th anniversary of American independence. He called for expanded cooperation in nuclear energy and technology while referencing a 2025 joint fact sheet with the United States.
Yonhappolitics5 days ago
South Korean Committee Starts On-Site Inspection of Ballot Shortage Sites
A parliamentary panel approved the plan July 1 and will visit two Seoul locations at 10 a.m. July 2. The probe follows shortages that halted voting at 26 stations during June 3 local elections.
opindia.comworld7 days ago
South Korea and East Timor Agree to Expand Cooperation on Climate, Infrastructure and Education
The two countries' foreign ministers met in Seoul and agreed to broaden ties in climate change projects, infrastructure, education and law enforcement. East Timor's foreign minister made the first official visit by a counterpart since diplomatic relations began in 2002.
usatoday.comsports7 days ago
KBO Names 26 All-Star Reserves With 20 First-Time Selections
The Korea Baseball Organization announced 26 reserves Monday for the July 11 All-Star Game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. Twenty of the players are first-time All-Stars.
nme.comworld7 days ago
Damien Hirst Exhibition in Seoul Drew 541,889 Visitors Over Three Months
The show at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art ran from March 20 to June 28. It featured about 50 works spanning 40 years and marked the artist's first solo exhibition in Asia, Yonhap reported.
Yonhapworld7 days ago
Remains of Seven Korean War Soldiers Buried at National Cemeteries
The South Korean Army held joint burial ceremonies Monday for seven soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War. The remains, recovered between 2007 and 2025, were identified through DNA testing and interred at national cemeteries in Seoul and Daejeon.
nbcnews.comworld8 days ago
Abandoned Slaughterhouse in Pyeongtaek Reflects Closure of South Korea Dog Meat Operations Ahead of 2027 Ban
An empty canine slaughterhouse in Pyeongtaek shows the rapid disappearance of South Korea's dog meat industry ahead of a national ban. The facility sits south of Seoul and contains remnants of prior operations.
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Yonhapai8 days agoUpdated
South Korea, Japan Defense Ministers Agree to Expand AI, Aerobatic Cooperation
Defense ministers Ahn Gyu-back and Shinjiro Koizumi met Sunday in Seoul and agreed to advance exchanges between their aerobatic teams and to increase cooperation in artificial intelligence and maritime search and rescue. The agreements were announced in a joint statement after ta…
Yonhapworld9 days ago
Japanese Defense Minister Arrives in South Korea for Bilateral Talks
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in Seoul on Saturday for a two-day visit. The trip includes cemetery honors, a joint base visit, and Sunday talks with his South Korean counterpart.
Nprworld10 days ago
South Korean Court Sentences Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee to Seven Years for Bribery
The Seoul Central District Court on June 26, 2026, sentenced Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison after convicting her of accepting luxury gifts in exchange for favors. The ruling ordered confiscation of specific items including jewelry and artwork.
markets.businessinsider.comtechnology10 days ago
Startup raises $10 million for automated pods to service robotaxis
Aseon Labs secured $10 million in seed funding to develop parking-space-sized pods that inspect, clean, and charge autonomous vehicles. The company plans to build five prototypes and expand its engineering team.
upi.comworld10 days ago
China Seeks Closer North Korea Ties After Xi-Kim Summit That Skipped Nuclear Issue
Yu Tiejun, president of Peking University's Institute of International and Strategic Studies, spoke at a Yonhap-co-hosted symposium in Seoul on June 26. He addressed China's approach to relations with North Korea following Xi Jinping's June 8 meeting with Kim Jong-un.
Abc Newsworld10 days ago
South Korean Court Sentences Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee to Seven Years in Prison for Accepting Gifts
The Seoul Central District Court convicted the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol of accepting luxury gifts in exchange for favors. The ruling ordered confiscation of specific items and imposed sentences on several business figures involved.
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Yonhapworld9 days agoUpdated
Seoul Court Sentences Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee to Seven Years
A Seoul court on Friday sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison for accepting bribes in exchange for favors. The ruling came in a case involving luxury gifts received during her husband's presidency.
Yonhapworld10 days ago
South Korean Minister Calls for Phased North Korea Nuclear Talks Starting with U.S. Dialogue
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young called Friday for a step-by-step process to address North Korea's nuclear program rather than requiring full denuclearization first. He spoke at a Seoul forum co-hosted by Yonhap News Agency.
finance10 days ago
World Shares Mixed as Japan and South Korea Fall Sharply While Australia Rises
Asian markets led declines on Friday with Tokyo's Nikkei falling 4.2 percent and Seoul's Kospi dropping 5.8 percent. European indices edged lower while U.S. futures showed mixed results.
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yna.co.krworld10 days ago
Yonhap News Agency Hosts Korean Peninsula Symposium in Seoul
Yonhap News Agency is hosting its annual Korean Peninsula Symposium on June 26 at Lotte Hotel Seoul. The event examines global crises, alliance shifts, and strategies for peace on the peninsula. It is co-hosted by the Ministry of Unification and the Institute for National Securit…
Yonhappolitics11 days ago
Prime Minister nominee begins two-day confirmation hearing
Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook faced questions over a data leak and property sales during the first day of her confirmation hearing at the National Assembly. The nominee, currently minister for small and medium-sized enterprises and startups, pledged to focus on public ser…
koreatimes.co.krpolitics11 days ago
East Timor’s foreign minister to hold first official talks in Seoul since 2002 diplomatic ties
East Timor's top diplomat will meet South Korea's foreign minister Monday to discuss economic, security and development cooperation. The trip marks the first official visit by an East Timorese foreign minister since diplomatic relations began in 2002.
koreaherald.comworld12 days ago
South Korea Plans Bid to Host Interpol Drug Response Center
The government will seek to establish the center ahead of Interpol’s 2029 general assembly in Seoul. Officials cited the need to counter drug flows from the golden triangle region.
tfipost.comworld12 days ago
South Korea India Diplomats Review Summit Follow Up and Middle East Issues
Foreign ministers Cho Hyun and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met in Seoul on June 24 to discuss bilateral projects and the Strait of Hormuz. They also addressed North Korea and upcoming forums.
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Police Raid Seoul Election Offices Over June 3 Ballot Shortages
A joint police and prosecution team searched the offices of 12 election officials in Seoul on Wednesday as part of an investigation into ballot shortages during local elections. The probe, ordered by President Lee Jae Myung, targets decisions by the National Election Commission.
theregister.comai12 days ago
South Korea Policy Chief Urges New AI Infrastructure and Regional Chip Cluster
Presidential chief of staff for policy Kim Yong-beom urged preemptive government spending on electricity, land and data centers to support AI growth. He spoke June 24 in Seoul and projected 3 percent real GDP growth for 2026.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld13 days ago
Former Pentagon Official Urges Expanded US Forces Korea Flexibility
Randall Schriver told a Seoul forum that greater strategic flexibility for the 28,500 U.S. troops in South Korea would strengthen deterrence across the Indo-Pacific. He called on the alliance to pursue the shift with urgency while citing recent shipbuilding and submarine cooperat…
koreatimes.co.krpolitics13 days ago
South Korea Briefs Diplomats on Preparations to Host UNESCO World Heritage Session in Busan
The foreign ministry on June 23 briefed diplomats from UNESCO World Heritage Committee member states in Seoul about hosting the 48th session. The meeting will take place in Busan from July 19 to 29.
koreaherald.compolitics13 days ago
South Korean Prosecutors Decline Appeal, Finalizing Acquittals Over 2020 Defection Claim
The Seoul High Prosecutors Office said Tuesday it will not challenge last week's acquittals of two former officials. The rulings end a case tied to the 2020 killing of fisheries official Lee Dae-jun by North Korean troops.
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South Korean Defense Firm Opens Photo Exhibition on Korean War Veterans
LIG Defense & Aerospace opened a photo exhibition Friday at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul. The show runs through July 12 and features images of Korean War veterans taken in several countries.
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South Korean Prime Minister Meets Chinese Business Leaders in Beijing Before Resigning to Run for Party Leadership
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok held talks with Chinese businesspeople at the South Korean ambassador's residence on June 22. The meeting opened his three-day trip ahead of the Summer Davos Forum in Dalian.
Military.comworld14 days ago
Pentagon Unveils 8.6-by-10.6-Foot Artwork Marking 70 Years of U.S.-South Korea Alliance
The Pentagon displayed Alliance 70 on May 13 during the 28th Korean Integrated Defense Dialogue. The piece, created by South Korean artist Seol Kyung-chul, contains 300,000 tiny images forming the South Korean Taeguk symbol.
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Hearts2Hearts Releases Second EP 'Lemon Tang' on June 22
The eight-member K-pop group held a media showcase in Seoul on June 22 for its second EP. The release follows the chart-topping performance of its February 2025 single.
koreatimes.co.krworld14 days ago
Ukrainian Foreign Minister to Visit Seoul on June 30 for Talks on Ties, Ukraine-Russia War, and North Korean Captives
Andrii Sybiha will meet South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to discuss bilateral ties, the Ukraine-Russia war, and North Korean prisoners of war. The meeting is set for June 30 in Seoul.
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Ex-Justice Minister Gets 25-Year Sentence for Martial Law Role
A Seoul district court sentenced former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years in prison Monday for his role in the December 2024 martial law declaration. The court found him guilty of insurrection and abuse of power and ordered him into custody immediately.
america.cgtn.compolitics14 days ago
South Korean Prime Minister Travels to China for Beijing Meetings and WEF Forum in What May Be Final Trip
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok left Monday for Beijing and Dalian to meet Chinese officials and address the Summer Davos Forum. The trip marks his first visit to China since taking office and is expected to be his last as prime minister.
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South Korea Ministry Offers Trade-Secret Certification After Startup Program Data Breach
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced it will provide trade secret original certification services to applicants of the 'Startup for All' program. First Vice Minister Roh Yong-seok apologized for a breach that exposed data from 5,000 first-round qualifiers out of 63,000 app…
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Investigators to Question Civil Servants as Protests Continue Over South Korea Ballot Shortages
A joint police and prosecution team will question eight civil servants Monday about their handling of ballot shortages at two Seoul polling stations during the June 3 local elections. The shortages affected voting at 26 stations nationwide.
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Seoul Protests Over June 3 Local Election Ballot Shortages Enter 17th Day as Election Commission Says No Rerun Required
Demonstrators gathered outside SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul's Songpa district on June 21, 2026, demanding a rerun of the local elections affected by ballot shortages at 26 polling stations.
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Seoul Court to Deliver Verdict on Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee on Friday
The Seoul Central District Court will deliver its verdict at 2 p.m. Friday in the bribery-for-mediation case against Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Forbesfinance15 days ago
ATEEZ Wins Daesang at 35th Seoul Music Awards Held June 20
The ceremony at Inspire Arena in Incheon named ATEEZ grand-prize winner and distributed Bonsang and category awards to ten acts including BOYNEXTDOOR and LE SSERAFIM.
foxnews.comworld16 days ago
War Game Shows South Korea and Europe Withhold Aid in Taiwan Crisis
A closed-door simulation run by a European think tank in Seoul examined responses to a dual-theater crisis involving Taiwan and the Euro-Atlantic region. The exercise concluded that South Korea would likely remain neutral and European countries would be unable to provide meaningf…
koreatimes.co.krworld17 days ago
Seoul court sentences ex-defense minister to three years, less than prosecutors sought, for leaking military secrets
The Seoul Central District Court on June 19, 2026, handed down a three-year prison term after finding Kim guilty of handing over names of more than 40 intelligence personnel to a retired general ahead of the failed December 2024 martial law declaration.
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Protesters Block Sports Officials From Seoul Gymnasium Over Election Commission Distrust
Demonstrators prevented access to the Handball Gymnasium at Olympic Park on Monday, forcing Korea's national fencing team to compete abroad with borrowed equipment.