South Korea
South Korean survivor fights for workplace harassment 'justice'
Advocate Baek Song-yi is campaigning for legislation similar to California's Silenced No More Act, which restricts non-disclosure agreements in workplace harassment cases, and for a clear legal right for victims to be informed of disciplinary measures.
4 DAYS AGO
Samsung to buy back up to $80B in shares to boost shareholder returns
After SK hynix unveils a $28.9 billion share buyback to reassure investors, Samsung Electronics announces on Friday to buy back up to $80 billion of its own shares to boost shareholder returns
6 DAYS AGO
Japan defense minister says US, South Korea cooperation 'critical' for security
Speaking during a visit to Australia, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi strongly supports joint security cooperation with its key defense backer Washington, and neighbor Seoul
August 18, 2026
Trump says US scaling back military drills with Seoul hours before start
President Trump cites his "good relationship" with Kim Jong Un as a reason to scale back the military drills; Seoul says that the exercises had begun as planned and hope the personal chemistry between Trump and Kim will bring them back to talks.
August 17, 2026
South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War and curb Pyongyang’s nuclear expansion amid deepening Russia-North Korea ties.
August 15, 2026
South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history -- an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat.
June 25, 2026
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South Korea president says regrets 'reckless' drones sent to North
Seoul initially denied any official role in the January drone incursion — with authorities suggesting it was the work of civilians — but Lee says a probe had revealed government officials had been involved.
April 6, 2026
US to shift missile defense system from South Korea to Middle East
The United States is relocating parts of its THAAD missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East amid the ongoing Iran war, prompting concern in Seoul over regional security and defense preparedness.
March 13, 2026
Samsung plans $310B investment to power AI expansion
Samsung announced a $310 billion five-year investment focused on AI technologies, including a new chip plant and AI data centers. The plan strengthens South Korea’s semiconductor ecosystem amid booming global AI demand and government efforts to expand AI leadership.
November 16, 2025
10 South Koreans arrested, two rescued in Cambodia scam crackdown
Cambodia has cracked down on a major scam ring, arresting 10 South Koreans and rescuing two. Dozens were recently repatriated amid growing concerns over forced involvement and missing nationals linked to fraud operations.
October 20, 2025