South Korea: News
17 Jan 2025
CelebrityKim Min-hee expecting first child with director Hong Sang-soo (64)
South Korean actor Kim Min-hee and acclaimed filmmaker Hong Sang-soo (64) are expecting their first child together, South Korean media reports said on Friday.
15 Jan 2025
WorldSuspended South Korean president arrested over failed martial law bid
In a historic move, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday after a botched attempt to impose martial law.
14 Jan 2025
SamsungSamsung revamps Galaxy trade-in program: Check new changes
Samsung has made major changes to its Galaxy Trade-In program, allowing consumers to trade in their eligible Galaxy smartphones anytime during the year.
13 Jan 2025
K-PopADOR stops NewJeans from taking independent projects; seeks legal action
ADOR, the entertainment agency representing the K-pop girl group NewJeans, has filed a legal injunction at the Seoul Central District Court against the group members.
13 Jan 2025
North Korea300 North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine: Report
Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and some 2,700 injured while fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing war against Ukraine.
13 Jan 2025
WorldSouth Korea: Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol gets salary hike
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been given a 3% salary hike in 2025, as part of the annual raise for government officials, drawing sharp criticism from a section of the public who accuse him of undermining the country's democracy.
11 Jan 2025
WorldJeju Air crash: Black boxes stopped recording before disaster
The black boxes of the ill-fated Jeju Air flight stopped recording four minutes before the crash, South Korea's transport ministry has revealed.
09 Jan 2025
SeoulSouth Korea's First Lady plagiarized her master's thesis, university finds
A university in South Korea probing claims of alleged plagiarism against first lady Kim Keon-hee has concluded that she plagiarized her master's thesis.
08 Jan 2025
Squid Game'Squid Game 3': Actor accidentally leaks major spoiler on Instagram
Park Gyu-young, who played Kang No-eul in Netflix's Squid Game Season 2, recently courted controversy after she accidentally leaked a potential spoiler for the upcoming third season.
06 Jan 2025
United States of AmericaNorth Korea fires ballistic missile amid Blinken's South Korea visit
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the East Sea on Monday, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul.
03 Jan 2025
SeoulAttempt to arrest South Korean president suspended after high-drama standoff
South Korea's authorities have temporarily halted efforts to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol after a high-tension standoff at the presidential compound in Seoul.
03 Jan 2025
SeoulStandoff in South Korea as investigators try to arrest president
South Korean authorities tried to arrest the country's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from his residence on Friday over his failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3.
02 Jan 2025
BTSBTS's J-Hope donates $68K to families of Jeju crash victims
Jung Ho-seok, popularly known as J-Hope of the world-famous K-pop band BTS, has donated 100 million Korean won (around $68K) to help the families of the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash.
02 Jan 2025
Leonardo DiCaprio'Squid Game' Season 3 date accidentally revealed: June 27, 2025
After the success of its highly-anticipated second season, Netflix confirmed on Wednesday that Squid Game will return for a third season in 2025.
01 Jan 2025
Web SeriesWhat to expect from Netflix's 'XO, Kitty' S02
The second season of XO, Kitty, a spin-off from the popular Netflix series To All the Boys I've Loved Before is set to premiere on January 16.
31 Dec 2024
Plane CrashTV shows suspended as South Korea mourns Jeju crash victims
South Korea is currently observing a national mourning period following the horrific Jeju Air plane crash at Muan International Airport on Sunday.
31 Dec 2024
HYBEHYBE retains 'top company' status despite bullying allegations; netizens react
Despite serious allegations of workplace bullying and industrial accident cover-ups, South Korean entertainment conglomerate HYBE has been able to retain its "Top Company" certification.
31 Dec 2024
BangkokJeju Air plane crash: What happened, who survivors are
South Korea is carrying out a thorough investigation into a plane crash that killed 179 people.
31 Dec 2024
Squid GamePark Sung-hoon apologizes after sharing 'Squid Game 2' porn parody
Park Sung-hoon, who recently appeared in the sequel of Netflix's hit series Squid Game, has been criticized for posting an explicit parody of the South Korean show on Instagram.
31 Dec 2024
BangkokWhy a wall has sparked questions in South Korea crash
South Korea is mourning the loss of 179 lives in its worst aviation disaster in decades.
31 Dec 2024
BangkokHow 2 crew members survived deadly South Korea plane crash
A devastating plane crash at South Korea's Muan International Airport on Sunday killed 179 of the 181 people onboard.
30 Dec 2024
KazakhstanAre rear seats on airplanes safer? Here's what studies suggest
Recent plane crashes in Kazakhstan and South Korea have reignited debates about the safety of airplane seat locations. In both incidents, survivors were found in the rear sections.
30 Dec 2024
BTSMaharashtra: Minor girls stage kidnapping to meet BTS in Korea
In a bizarre incident, three minor girls from Maharashtra reportedly faked their own abduction to raise funds for a trip to South Korea.
30 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korea seeks arrest warrant for impeached president Yoon
South Korean authorities have sought a court warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
30 Dec 2024
Bangkok'Pilot declared mayday': What caused Jeju Air plane crash
A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to South Korea crashed during landing on Sunday, killing 179 people.
29 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korea plane crash: toll rises to 177, key details
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed while landing at South Korea's Muan Airport on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
29 Dec 2024
WorldAir Canada flight skids, catches fire on landing; airport closed
An Air Canada flight had a terrifying landing at Halifax Airport as the aircraft skidded down the runway and caught fire after touching down with a broken landing gear on Saturday.
29 Dec 2024
BangkokSouth Korea: 174 dead as flight crashes at Muan airport
At least 174 people have died after a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway and crashed into a concrete fence at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
27 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korea's acting president impeached, what happens next
South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo.
27 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korea's acting president Han Duck-soo impeached amid political crisis
South Korea's acting president Han Duck-soo was impeached by lawmakers on Friday.
25 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korea's Yoon defies 2nd agency summons over martial law
South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol has ignored a second summons by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO).
24 Dec 2024
GermanyLow birth rates, aging population make South Korea 'super-aged society'
South Korea has officially been designated a "super-aged society," with 20% of its population now aged 65 or older.
20 Dec 2024
SamsungSamsung gears up to build its first AI data center
Samsung SDS, the IT services arm of Samsung, is gearing up to set up its first AI-dedicated data center in Gumi, South Korea.
19 Dec 2024
Celebrity2 women jailed for blackmailing late Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun
Two women have been sentenced to prison for extorting and blackmailing the late South Korean actor, Lee Sun-kyun.
18 Dec 2024
NetflixWhy 'Squid Game' S02 doesn't have a trans actor
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the mastermind behind the global phenomenon Squid Game, has defended his choice of casting a cisgender actor in a transgender role for the show's upcoming second season.
16 Dec 2024
K-PopK-pop star gets 8-year prison sentence for DUI
Ahn Ye Song, a former member of K-pop girl group INSTAR and now a DJ (DJ Yesong), has been sentenced to eight years in prison after she fatally drunk-drove.
16 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korean court begins review of president's impeachment
South Korea's Constitutional Court has begun the review process for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The impeachment proceedings arise from Yoon's attempt to impose martial law on December 3, 2024.
16 Dec 2024
BusinessSouth Korea's currency climbs after President Yoon's impeachment
South Korea's currency and financial markets turned positive today after the impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk Yeol, after he attempted to impose martial law.
14 Dec 2024
North KoreaSouth Korea's president impeached over attempt to impose martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly over his controversial attempt to impose martial law.
13 Dec 2024
NetflixPlay 'Squid Game: Unleashed' for free—no Netflix subscription needed!
In a break from its usual strategy, Netflix has announced that its upcoming mobile game, Squid Game: Unleashed, will be available for non-subscribers for free.
11 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korean police raid president's office, ex-defense minister attempts suicide
South Korean authorities have raided the presidential office as part of an investigation into President Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law declaration.
10 Dec 2024
Netflix'Celebrity Bear Hunt': Bear Grylls's Netflix show coming in 2025
Netflix revealed the release date for its upcoming reality survival series, Celebrity Bear Hunt on Tuesday.
09 Dec 2024
Upcoming Movies'Crypto Man': Song Jae-rim's last film gets a new title
Fans of late South Korean actor Song Jae-Rim are eagerly anticipating his last film, which was originally titled Collapse and then Death Business.
09 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korea: President banned from leaving country amid political crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been barred from leaving the country after opposition politicians accused his party of staging a "second coup."
09 Dec 2024
Internet ExplorerNorth Korean hackers target South Korea's infrastructure with 'RokRAT' malware
North Korea's state-backed hacker group, ScarCruft, has launched a major cyber-espionage campaign against South Korea.
08 Dec 2024
ParliamentSouth Korean celebrities back impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol
Amid the ongoing political unrest, South Korean celebrities have openly supported the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol.
08 Dec 2024
InstagramVCHA's KG files lawsuit against JYPE, alleges 'abuse and mistreatment'
KG, a member of the all-American K-pop group VCHA, has announced her departure from the band over alleged "abuse and mistreatment" by employees at JYP Entertainment.
07 Dec 2024
World'Very sorry': South Korean president apologizes for martial law attempt
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol has publicly apologized for his recent attempt to impose martial law.
06 Dec 2024
WorldDior handbag scandal: How a $2,250 gift shook South Korea
South Korea is now facing a major political crisis involving President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
05 Dec 2024
HYBEK-pop: ADOR files lawsuit against NewJeans
Popular K-pop girl group, NewJeans, recently announced the termination of their contract with ADOR, a sub-label of HYBE.
05 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korea: Police investigate President Yoon amid martial law crisis
South Korean police have initiated an investigation against President Yoon Suk Yeol for possible insurrection after he declared martial law.
05 Dec 2024
Park Geun-hyeExplained: How South Korea's impeachment process works
South Korean opposition parties have moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after his surprise declaration of martial law on Tuesday night.
04 Dec 2024
HYBEHow K-pop will fare if martial law is declared again
The recent imposition of Emergency Martial Law in South Korea resulted in K-pop stars being advised against attending events and public appearances.
04 Dec 2024
North KoreaSouth Korea reverses martial law hours after president's shock decree
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol has revoked a martial law order just hours after its surprise announcement.
03 Dec 2024
North KoreaSouth Korean President declares emergency martial law amid political crisis
In a televised address, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared "emergency martial law," accusing opposition parties of undermining the government and sympathizing with North Korea.
03 Dec 2024
K-dramaK-drama actor Park Min-jae (32) dies of cardiac arrest
South Korean actor Park Min-jae, who starred in popular K-dramas like Numbers, has passed away. He was 32.
29 Nov 2024
HYBENewJeans leaves ADOR; accuses agency of mistreatment, manipulation
In a shocking turn of events, the popular K-pop girl group NewJeans has terminated its contract with ADOR (a subsidiary of HYBE).
29 Nov 2024
SeoulSouth Korea: Subway conductor's toilet break delays over 120 trains
A subway conductor's desperate need for a toilet break led to massive delays on Seoul's Line 2 in South Korea.
27 Nov 2024
SeoulSeoul experiences heaviest November snowfall in over 100 years
Seoul, South Korea's capital, has recorded its heaviest November snowfall since 1907 when records began.
27 Nov 2024
UniversitySouth Korean women's university protests over admission of male students
Dongduk Women's University in Seoul, South Korea, has been at the center of protests since November 11 over plans to admit male students.
26 Nov 2024
BLACKPINKJennie's album coming in 2025; what's in store for BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK members Jennie Kim, Lalisa Manobal (Lisa), and Roseanne Park (Rosé) have been busy with their solo music careers all of 2024.
26 Nov 2024
SeoulSouth Korean man binge eats to avoid mandatory military service
In a bizarre case, a South Korean man has been convicted for deliberately putting on weight to avoid the country's mandatory military service.
25 Nov 2024
SamsungSamsung's trouble deepen as its chief faces 5-year jail term
South Korean prosecutors have sought a five-year prison term and a fine of KRW 500 million ($375,000) for Samsung's chief, Jay Y. Lee.
25 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpS-Korea talks explained: Can world agree on plastic pollution treaty
The final round of negotiations for a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution is underway in Busan, South Korea.
25 Nov 2024
ArgentinaInternational Emmy Awards 2024: When, where to watch
The 52nd edition of the International Emmy Awards will be held on Monday (November 25, 2024).
21 Nov 2024
HYBEK-pop idols aren't workers, pronounces South Korea
The Seoul Regional Office of Employment and Labor recently wrapped up its investigation into the alleged harassment against NewJeans member, Hanni.
21 Nov 2024
HyundaiHyundai unveils flagship Ioniq 9 electric SUV with 600km range
Hyundai has unveiled its latest offering in the electric vehicle (EV) segment, the Ioniq 9.
20 Nov 2024
K-Pop'Screams, eerie laughter...': North Korea's new weapons against South Korea
South Korea's Ganghwa Island has been facing nightly disturbances from North Korea, which has been broadcasting unsettling noises across the border since July.
20 Nov 2024
HYBEMin Hee-jin quits ADOR; alleges 'moral decay,' 'dirty media play'
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has resigned as ADOR's internal director. Along with resigning from her position, she has also ended her shareholder agreement with HYBE (formerly BigHit Entertainment), Soompi reported.
16 Nov 2024
FranceHyundai delivers final vacuum vessel for world's largest fusion project
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), which is being built in France, has received its final vacuum vessel sector.
