South Korea

Fans erupted online after South Korea's win on Physical: Asia, claiming uneven rules, faulty equipment, and biased challenges disadvantaged other teams.

J. Alas Nov 19, 2025

Park Bom has returned to the spotlight after a wave of social media posts, lawsuit reports, and a health update from her agency stirred widespread speculation.

Trisha Kae Andrada Oct 26, 2025

Virtual idols in South Korea are actually protected by law. Bullying and insulting even just their avatars is a crime. A court explained why.

Giuliano de Leon Sep 30, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has broken with decades of policy to endorse a nuclear freeze with North Korea, a move backed by the Trump administration as a "realistic" path to peace.

Mark R Sep 22, 2025

Nearly 500 workers were detained in a massive ICE raid at Hyundai's Georgia battery plant, including over 300 South Koreans. As Seoul pushes for their release, questions loom over whether the crackdown will spark a diplomatic rift between the US and South Korea.

Giuliano de Leon Sep 07, 2025

ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo has gone viral during his military service after being spotted on dishwashing duty, where soldiers reportedly queued just to admire his visuals.

Ashish Shaik Aug 20, 2025

Kim Yo Jong has dismissed any chance of communicating with South Korea's new government, criticizing their alliance with the US as a means to conduct invasion rehearsals.

Paolo Villanueva Jul 28, 2025

Racism in South Korea remains a major social issue. A viral video showing a migrant worker being tied in bricks and lifted by a forklift highlights this problem.

Giuliano de Leon Jul 28, 2025

Korean actress Kang Seo-Ha has died at 31 after a brave battle with stomach cancer. Known for her kindness and talent, she starred in hit dramas and inspired many with her strength and warmth.

Neeraj Kumar Bhagat Jul 14, 2025

BLACKPINK's Jennie is facing backlash after a video from the group's 5 July concert in Seoul appeared to show her reacting curtly to a stage crew member during a wardrobe issue.

Ashish Shaik Jul 08, 2025

Johnny Somali, known for provocative behaviour, faces severe legal charges in South Korea, risking decades in prison for deepfake sex offences

J. Alas Jun 10, 2025

Controversial YouTuber faces legal charges, travel ban, and mounting debts amid public backlash in Korea

J. Alas May 01, 2025

Johnny Somali faces sentencing in South Korea for child sexual harassment and more following a series of offensive livestreams that sparked public outrage.

Marcelo Alejandro Leyva Chapa Apr 16, 2025

A wave of celebration took over the protesters after an eight-member bench upheld Yoon's impeachment.

Ria Pathak Apr 04, 2025

Experts allege a 'near-criminal' error contributed to the deaths of 179 passengers in the fatal plane crash in South Korea.

Vinay Patel Dec 30, 2024

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law, citing threats from pro-North Korean sympathisers and opposition forces.

Teddy Cambosa Dec 03, 2024

This is the fifth time the team has won the World Championship and the fifth for famous T1 player Lee Sang-hook, better known as "Faker."

Teddy Cambosa Nov 07, 2024

Travellers are getting penalised by customs in South Korea's airports for bringing in the Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning.

Danielle Summer Jul 17, 2024

BLACKPINK'S Lisa gained her enormous wealth through her success in the music business, but what is she spending it on?

Danielle Summer Jul 11, 2024

K-pop music agencies eye new markets, distribution deals, and streaming platforms to revive the sector battered by scandals and declining album sales.

Niloy Chakrabarti Apr 29, 2024

A man and his wife have been dubbed "serial squatters" after they have refused to pay rent for more than four years.

Danielle Summer Apr 09, 2024

As women continue to prioritise their careers and finances, South Korea has seen its birth rate decrease to detrimentally low levels.

Danielle Summer Mar 31, 2024

Kia Motors, is using natural oils, recycled plastic bottles, vegan leather and discarded fishing nets as it paves the way for the production of sustainable vehicles.

Danielle Summer Feb 28, 2024

The police believe that the bungee cord sprang loose due to a defect in the carabiner clip, a kind of safety hook.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 27, 2024

The number of North Korean defectors has nearly tripled in 2023 compared to the previous two years.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 09, 2024

He committed the crime in a drunken state.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 08, 2024

Jesse Lingard joined Man Utd's academy at the age of seven.

Sakshi Gupta Feb 02, 2024

The structure, officially called the Monument to the Three Charters for National Reunification, was completed after an inter-Korea summit in 2000.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 24, 2024

The two Koreas remain technically at war with the presence of nearly two million troops at the border.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 16, 2024

This comes as North Korea tries to come up with solutions to its declining birth rate.

Sadhna Yadav Dec 07, 2023