South Korea

Estevao scores twice as five-star Brazil thrash South Korea

Eighteen-year-old Chelsea winger Estevao scored twice as an impressive Brazil thrashed fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea 5-0 away in a friendly on Friday.
10 October 2025, 13:13 PM

Jeju Island: Where nature, myth, and resilience meet

Known locally as “Samdado,” or the “Island of Three Manys”, Jeju is celebrated for its abundance of three natural and cultural elements: the rocks that shape its landscape, the strong women who define its spirit, and the ever-present winds that sweep across its shores
26 July 2025, 08:46 AM

Suga donates $3.6 million to autism centre in South Korea

BTS member Suga has donated approximately $3.6 million to support the establishment of a treatment centre for children with autism spectrum disorder in South Korea. The facility, set to open in September in collaboration with Severance Hospital, will offer language, psychological and behavioural therapy, while combining clinical treatment with research.
23 June 2025, 04:44 AM

OpenAI to open office in Seoul, South Korea

OpenAI is establishing its first South Korean office in Seoul, the company announced recently. This move comes as South Korea now ranks second globally in paying ChatGPT users, trailing only the United States, according to company data.
27 May 2025, 08:50 AM

'Bangladesh feels like South Korea of the 80s'

Giordano Korea CEO sees ‘familiar signs of promise’ as he plans a factory in economic zone
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

South Korean businesses set to make significant investment in Bangladesh

A delegation of Korean investors said in a meeting with the chief adviser
8 April 2025, 13:41 PM

BTS' Jungkook makes largest donation to South Korea's wildfire relief efforts

The catastrophic wildfires in South Korea have been a major news focus. According to the Ministry of Interior and Safety, 27 fatalities have been confirmed, with the toll likely to increase.
29 March 2025, 06:10 AM

South Korea suspends DeepSeek downloads

South Korea has suspended new downloads of the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, citing concerns over personal data protection. The country’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced the decision on Monday, stating that the app will remain unavailable until it complies with local privacy laws.
17 February 2025, 06:56 AM

Protesters storm South Korea court after president's detention extended

After the court extended his detention around 3:00 am (1800 GMT Saturday), the president's supporters smashed windows and doors as they rushed inside the building.
19 January 2025, 05:05 AM

South Korea's Yoon will not attend first impeachment hearing

Yoon has been holed up in the presidential residence and protected by an elite guard force since being suspended and impeached last month
12 January 2025, 05:43 AM

South Koreans protest in snow as Yoon arrest deadline nears

Thousands descended on his residence again Sunday despite bitter snow conditions blanketing the capital -- with one camp demanding Yoon's arrest while the other called for his impeachment to be declared invalid.
5 January 2025, 07:01 AM

Jeju Air crash prompts mass trip cancellations in South Korea

Domestic flights accounted for around 33,000 cancellations, while international flights cancellations stood at around 34,000, the company said.
30 December 2024, 10:50 AM

Impeached South Korean president defies summons third time in a row

Investigators probing Yoon had ordered him to appear for questioning at 10 am (GMT 0100) on Sunday, a demand he rejected.
29 December 2024, 06:45 AM

Fiery crash kills at least 174 in worst airline disaster in South Korea

It is the deadliest air accident ever on South Korean soil, and the worst involving a South Korean airline in nearly three decades
29 December 2024, 01:13 AM

All aboard! Explore Asia’s 5 most Instagrammable train stations

Train stations in Asia are not just transit points but architectural landmarks blending culture, history, and design. Must-see stations include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Kanazawa Station, Gyeonghwa Station, Hong Kong West Kowloon, and Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.
19 December 2024, 12:57 PM

South Korean opposition urges swift removal of impeached President Yoon

Lawmakers voted on Saturday to remove Yoon from office over his "insurrectionary" suspension of civilian rule, which plunged South Korea into some of its worst political turmoil in years.
15 December 2024, 06:58 AM

Biden calls alliance with South Korea 'linchpin for peace' in region

South Korean lawmakers voted on Saturday to impeach Yoon over his brief declaration of martial law
15 December 2024, 06:15 AM

Martial law fiasco: South Korea’s President Yoon impeached

South Korean lawmakers yesterday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, with the opposition declaring a “victory of the people”.
14 December 2024, 19:18 PM

South Korean President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'

He faces a second impeachment vote in parliament expected on Saturday
12 December 2024, 03:42 AM
11 December 2024, 04:04 AM