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North Korea fires off second apparent ballistic missile
North Korea launched two apparent ballistic missiles on Sunday, with the second fired in the evening after an earlier launch in the morning. Both missiles landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea is offering a scholarship for Pakistani students to pursue graduate studies in various science and technology fields.
South Korea's presidential office clarified that President Lee Jae-myung's remarks about not sending troops to war do not signify a rejection of U.S. President Trump's request for Seoul to deploy forces to the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's national basketball team lost to South Korea in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
South Korea, Africa Pledge Deeper Ai Partnership to Accelerate Continent's Digital Transformation
South Korea and African nations have committed to deepening their partnership in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to accelerate Africa's digital transformation and economic growth.
South Korean police have referred 18 Polymarket users to prosecutors in an illegal gambling probe involving 26 individuals and approximately $12.7 million in wagers.
Foreign visitors to Japan in August fall 9.6% to 3.10 million
Foreign visitors to Japan in August decreased by 9.6% year-on-year to 3.10 million, primarily due to a significant drop in Chinese tourists amid strained bilateral relations.
Mind the Bridge presents the latest application of their methodology to measure South Korea's innovation ecosystem, focusing on scaleups and innovative SMEs.
Asian currencies gain as yen hits seven-month high, dollar stays subdued
Asian currencies largely strengthened against the U.S. dollar, with the Japanese yen reaching a seven-month high, while the dollar remained subdued ahead of key U.S. inflation data.
Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Hormuz Strait
Iran warns South Korea against military deployment in Strait of Hormuz, citing serious consequences.
Philippine defense chief says China could exploit cuts in U.S.-South Korean drills
Philippine defense chief warns China may take advantage of reduced U.S.-South Korea drills
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have commenced a five-day joint military exercise, "Freedom Edge," in international waters near Jeju island to bolster their operational and joint response capabilities.
The Iran-South Korea Chamber of Commerce is actively working to strengthen bilateral economic ties despite sanctions, leveraging South Korea's development experience and preparing for future opportunities.
South Korea hastens relocations of government bodies outside of Seoul
South Korea is accelerating plans to move government bodies, including a second presidential office and legislative complex, to Sejong from Seoul to address regional imbalance and population concentration.
U.S., Japan, South Korea maritime drills are ‘threat’ to North Korea, Pyongyang says
North Korea has labeled upcoming maritime drills by the U.S., Japan, and South Korea as a “threat,” accusing Washington of hostile policy despite President Trump's efforts for a new meeting with Kim Jong Un. Pyongyang asserts its nuclear arsenal is essential for regional …
Heavy rain forecast in South Korea, with parts expected to exceed 200mm. Warm Yellow Sea strengthens storms, with surface temperature at 29C. Thailand and Philippines under heavy rain warnings. Europe set for hot weather.
Majority in South Korea want nukes, survey says, amid U.S. defense concerns
65% of South Koreans support nuclear weapons amid U.S. defense concerns
Visa and Dunamu, the parent company of South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, have partnered to explore stablecoin payments, cross-border remittances, and AI-powered commerce. The collaboration aims to integrate digital assets with traditional finance through Visa's global n…
Dollar muted near 1-wk high ahead of Warsh Jackson Hole speech
The U.S. dollar remained steady at a one-week high as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium for policy clues. Meanwhile, the Korean won and Australian dollar strengthened following local central bank actions and strong …
A report by the Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce highlights South Korea's successful post-war cultural heritage restoration, offering key lessons for Iran's recently damaged historical sites.
South Korean President Lee calls for police accountability after missing-person cases on Jeju island.
South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war
South Korea announced the US cancelled a major joint amphibious landing exercise, Ssangyong, due to force constraints from the ongoing Iran war, following an earlier decision to scale down other annual drills.
Former President Trump's decision to scale down US-South Korea military drills, citing appeasement of Kim Jong Un, risks undermining Seoul's goal of taking over wartime operational control of allied forces.
South Korean survivor fights for workplace harassment ‘justice’
A South Korean advocate is campaigning for survivors' right to know how their bullies were disciplined after experiencing first-hand a troubling paradigm in South Korea's workplace harassment response.
Nnenna Onyima, a Nigerian student, achieved the highest academic honor in a Master of Science degree in Business Administration from Daejeon University, South Korea, and delivered her valedictory speech in fluent Korean.
This South Korean series of terror and romance has taken Netflix by storm and is perfect for the weekend
A South Korean series of terror and romance that has taken Netflix by storm, perfect for a weekend marathon. The series follows a heiress who can see ghosts and a brilliant prosecutor who helps her solve cases of unsolved murders.
Samsung Electronics announced a massive shareholder return package of up to 110 trillion won ($80 billion) for 2026, following a similar move by rival SK Hynix, amidst strong AI-driven chip demand.
South Korean lawmakers have introduced a bill to amend an existing financial law and expand the Financial Intelligence Unit's (FIU) authority to investigate unregistered crypto businesses. The proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregiste…
BTS fans in Toronto are preparing for the South Korean supergroup's long-awaited return to the city, with thousands expected to gather for two sold-out concerts this weekend.
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong has released a statement dismissing US President Donald Trump's decision to scale back joint US-South Korea military exercises as meaningless, while leaving room for renewed summit diplomacy.