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The first launch of North Korea's ballistic missiles in two months comes as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a state visit to China starting on Sunday

Eastern Window | Japan, South Korea enter arms race, threatening stability in North Asia

Countries in North Asia like China, Japan, South Korea, and North Korea are engaged in an intense arms race with efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. Such moves amid US-China rival may threaten the stability of the region

Ford scraps $6.5 billion EV battery contract with Korea’s LG

The amount is equivalent more than a third of LG’s total revenue last year.

Think Asia is affordable? This capital is officially the world’s most expensive city to live in, according to locals

Think Asia is affordable? Locals say Seoul is the world’s most expensive city for everyday life. From coffee runs to nights out, here’s why costs add up fast.

South Korea scrambles fighter jets as 11 Chinese, Russian warplanes enter air defence zone

An earlier report had said that 11 planes had entered the South Korean air defence zone.

South Korea scrambles fighter jets as Chinese, Russian warplanes enter air defence zone

Seven Russian planes and two Chinese planes had entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ) at around 10 a.m. (0100 GMT) then left

Nvidia's supplier makes 'semiconductor-shaped' chips that are crunchy and goes with beer

The 'semiconductor-shaped' chips are an ;initiative to bring semiconductors closer to everyday life and make the public feel more familiar with them,' an SK Hynix official said.

World-beating stock rally creates new headaches in Korean market

Up 61% so far in 2025, South Korean stocks are on track to post their strongest gains in a quarter century

Asia stocks rally hard after Nvidia tops estimates, jobs data in view

CEO Jensen Huang touted blockbuster demand for its AI chips from giant cloud providers and shrugged off concerns about an AI bubble

South Korean actor and K-pop star fights off robbers from home with help from mother

Nana’s mother lost consciousness during the altercation while the K-Pop star herself also sustained physical injuries while trying to escape the situation.

Samsung, Hyundai announce domestic investments after US-South Korea trade deal

Samsung Electronics will add a chip production line at its plant in the South Korean city of Pyeongtaek to meet rising demand

Three missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes off South Korean coast; rescue work underway

A Chinese fishing vessel capsized near South Korea’s Gageo Island, leaving three crew members missing and two in cardiac arrest. A joint South Korea–China search operation is underway.

Asian markets pull back as stretched valuation fears jolt Wall Street

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.8%, led by declines in South Korean shares with a loss of 4.1%

Asian stocks rise on AI sentiment, dollar near 3-month high

Gold prices fell, edging further away from the record peak it has been at most of last month, while oil prices rose

Trump plays nice with Asian allies stung by repeated threats

The US president also sought to mend ties with Southeast Asian nations that have leaned closer toward Beijing as Trump took aim at their economic growth engines

US, South Korea finalize trade deal after months of talks

Both South Korea and the US had played down the notion that the two sides could finalize the agreement, which will see the US cap tariffs on South Korean goods at 15%, during Trump’s visit.

Asian stocks gain after choppy day on Wall Street

MSCI’s gauge of regional stocks climbed 0.7%, with shares rising in Japan, Australia and South Korea

South Korea restores some services after data centre fire

Organisations affected by the fire include Korea Customs, the National Police Agency and the National Fire Agency, according to the safety ministry.

10 K-Drama Filming Spots in South Korea That Will Make Every Desi Fan’s Heart Skip a Beat!

Explore 10 must-visit K-Drama filming locations in Korea for Desi fans. From Seoul's iconic landmarks to Jeju's beaches, step into your favorite dramas.

South Korea scraps plans to raise capital gains tax

The decision follows months of opposition from Lee’s core voter base, many of whom are retail investors

US diplomat expresses regret over immigration raid on Korean workers, South Korea says

Some 300 South Korean workers returned home to cheers and emotional reunions on Friday, a week after being detained in the massive immigration raid

Hyundai raids: South Korea to send chartered plane to Atlanta to bring back workers detained in US

A Korean Air Boeing 747-8i plane with 368 seats will fly from South Korea's Incheon to Atlanta, according to the spokesperson.

South Korea has finished talks with US to release Korean workers

A plane will be on its way to bring back the Koreans once administrative procedures are completed, Kang Hun-sik, Presidential Chief of Staff, said in televised remarks

South Korea expresses 'concern' over US immigration raid at Hyundai's Georgia plant

South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lee Jaewoong described the number of detained South Koreans as “large" though he did not provide an exact figure.

A Real-Life Miracle of Moses: South Korea’s Sea Splits Twice a Year for Only an Hour, Revealing a Road You Can Walk Across

Witness South Korea’s breathtaking Jindo Sea Parting, often called the ‘Miracle of Moses.’ Twice a year, the sea splits for just an hour, revealing a hidden road you can walk across. Discover when, where, and how to experience this rare natural wonder.