Investigations link Nepali politicians to controversial Korean Unification Church
Hyacinth Estrada Leaked emails dating back to 2017 have linked several prominent Nepalese politicians to the controversial Korean Unification Church.
South Korea
2026 League of Legends Championship Korea Cup finale to take place overseas for the first time
The 2026 League of Legends Championship Korea (LCK) Cup will hold its final game in Hong Kong, the…
Luxury gifts, power: South Korea’s ex-first lady Kim Keon-hee sentenced to prison
Kamille Q. Cabreza Once a symbol of presidential glamour and influence, former first lady Kim Keon-hee on Wednesday became a defining…
Ageing pushes South Korea’s medical spending peak closer to 80
South Korea’s healthcare challenge is no longer just about how much people spend over a lifetime, but when…
BTS announces March comeback
Hazel Camba The long wait is over for millions of ARMYs around the world, as BTS has announced their comeback…
South Korea emerges as global leader in musical theatre, Playbill reports
Anna Ferraz Long known for its global influence in K-pop and television dramas, South Korea is now becoming a major…
South Korea proposes ‘People’s Sovereignty Day’ to honour youth-led civic activism
South Korea is taking steps to introduce a new national commemoration through the designation of December 3 as…
South Korea steps up as Asia-Pacific power broker at APEC 2025
The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit has wrapped up in Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang Province, with South…
Music news: Fans gush over BTS ‘mini-reunion’ during Jin’s Incheon concert
Carmela Calling A surge of emotions swept through the Incheon Munhak Stadium on Friday when Jin, one of the members…
Nation reflects and reforms: South Korea marks third year since Itaewon disaster
Itaewon district and broader South Korea honoured the third anniversary of the heart-rending 2022 Halloween crowd crush with…
‘I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ author, Baek Se-hee, dies aged 35
Lucia Caporalini At age 35, South Korean writer Baek Se-hee died on Thursday, her family said.
South Korea pushes ahead with final touches for APEC Summit in Gyeongju
South Korea is increasing the intensity of its final preparations for the two-day 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)…
Music news: South Korean boy band BTS to make comeback in 2026 with world tour
BTS, the world-renowned South Korean boy band, has officially begun preparations for a big comeback next year.
Singapore, South Korea sign health co-operation agreement
Singapore and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost co-operation in the health sector,…
South Korean workers sent home after US immigration raid sparks outrage
Angelica N. Hall More than 300 South Korean workers detained during a US immigration raid in Georgia have landed back in…
Kim Keon-hee indicted: The first former first lady to stand trial in South Korea
The wife and former first lady of South Korea’s impeached President Suk-yeol presently stands at the centre of…
Volleyball news: South Korea head to AVC Nations Cup after VNL relegation
Ren Azrack Escosio The 2025 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) officially ended its preliminary round this week, with South Korea…
Vietnam shares 2017 APEC hosting experience with South Korea ahead of 2025 Summit
Ciara Mina Vietnam's efforts and achievements in hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week are expected to…
From martial law to democratic renewal: Lee Jae-myung’s vision for South Korea
Lee Jae-myung, the newly elected president of South Korea, was sworn in on June 4 after a snap…
South Korea reinforces COVID-19 measures amidst minor resurgence
South Korea is intensifying its public health strategies following a modest uptick in COVID-19 cases, aiming to prevent…
Meditation booths tackle mental health stigma in South Korea
The sharp surge in one-person households, notably in urban areas, has resulted in increased loneliness and social isolation…
South Korea joins Asia-wide crackdown on child pornography
South Korean police have joined forces with authorities from Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Hong Kong in a…
Endangered but safe: Jeju improves sanctuary for Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins
In an effort to save the endangered Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, also referred to by locals in South Korea’s…
A man’s best friend: South Korea bolsters efforts on dog protection, care
As South Korea awaits the full effect of a bill banning the production and sale of dog meat…