Why are South Korean babies and children suing their government? | Climate Crisis News
As a 20-week-old embryo, Choi Hee-woo became one of the world’s youngest-ever plaintiffs by joining a landmark climate lawsuit against South Korea. In late May,…
Video: South Korea warns Pyongyang to stop sending waste-filled balloons | Newsfeed
NewsFeedThe South Korean military has sternly warned North Korea to stop sending balloons filled with waste after hundreds reportedly carrying animal feces, organic rubbish and…
North Korea fires volley of short-range ballistic missiles | Weapons News
South Korea and US condemn launch and urge Pyongyang to ‘refrain from further unlawful and destabilising acts’. North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles,…
North Korea flies rubbish-filled balloons to South in ‘tit-for-tat’ attack | Politics News
South Korea condemns ‘low-class’ attack which comes amid tensions raised by Pyongyang’s failed satellite launch. North Korea has sent hundreds of balloons loaded with rubbish…
North Korea says rocket carrying satellite exploded in flight | News
Pyongyang says its attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit ends in failure, according to state news agency KCNA. North Korea says its attempt…
China urges South Korea, Japan to uphold free trade at three-way summit | Business and Economy
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the three countries should view each other as ‘partners and opportunities for development’. China’s No 2 official has urged Japan…
North Korea plans to launch space satellite by June 4: Japan | Weapons News
Sanctions-breaking launch follows Pyongyang’s third and successful attempt to launch a spy satellite in November. North Korea has notified Japan of plans to launch a…
China, South Korea leaders meet before trilateral talks with Japan | News
China’s Li and South Korea’s Yoon agree to launch a diplomatic and security dialogue and to resume free trade talks. Chinese Premier Li Qiang and…
Angel City battles to scoreless draw with San Diego Wave
Alex Morgan returned from injury for the San Diego Wave in a scoreless draw with Angel City on Thursday night in the National Women’s Soccer…
Robe-wearing DJ NewJeansNim draws complaints from Singapore Buddhists | Music News
Singapore – A popular South Korean DJ ‘monk’, known for donning a cleric’s robes and combining electronic dance music with Buddhist mantras, is stirring controversy…
South Korea unveils record $19bn package to support chip industry | Technology
President Yoon Suk-yeol has announced a record $19bn support plan for South Korea’s crucial semiconductor industry. South Korea is home to the world’s top memory…
South Korean military says North Korea test-fired ‘ballistic missiles’ | Military News
The launches come a day after the United States and South Korea conducted joint fighter jet drills. North Korea has test-fired short-range “ballistic missiles” towards…
Will North Korea be a bigger threat under Biden or Trump?
SEOUL — Faced with other more pressing developments in Ukraine and Gaza, the Biden administration has largely kept the threat of North Korea’s nuclear program on…
Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights | Workers’ Rights News
Workers and activists have taken to the streets across Asia as the world marks May Day. Rallies took place in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and…
South Korea’s Samsung sees profit jump 10-fold on memory chip recovery | Technology News
South Korean tech giant reports $4.85bn profit during the first three months of 2024. Samsung Electronics has reported a nearly 10-fold jump in first-quarter operating…
Dystopia of Seoul | Climate Crisis
Vivaldi’s, Four Seasons, re-composed by AI using 2050 climate data to create a disturbing musical performance in Seoul. Antonio Vivaldi published, The Four Seasons, in…
South Korea’s Yoon left humbled by opposition election landslide | Elections News
President Yoon Suk-yeol promises changes, top aides quit, after opposition parties sweep National Assembly elections. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has promised changes to his…
South Koreans vote in election seen as test of President Yoon Suk-yeol | Elections News
South Korean voters could punish the ruling conservative party at the ballot box amid discontent over Yoon’s leadership. Voting is under way in South Korea…
South Korea holds parliamentary elections: All you need to know | Elections News
South Koreans will head to the polls on Wednesday to choose who will sit in the country’s 300-member parliament in a major political test of…
South Korea puts second military spy satellite successfully into orbit | Military News
Seoul and Pyongyang are in a race to put more reconnaissance satellites into orbit amid rising tensions on the peninsula. South Korea has successfully launched…