South Korea

South Korea shifting to ‘peace first’ North Korea policy, retains denuclearisation goal

South Korea is developing a strategy that would initially seek to freeze North Korea’s nuclear programme.

Chinese actress Tang Wei, 46, welcomes second child with director Kim Tae-yong

Chinese actress Tang Wei announced on July 22 that she has welcomed her second child.

South Korea election office raided in fake turnout figures probe: Investigators

Signs reading ‘Rerun the election’ and ‘Guarantee voting rights’ are sticked onto a gate as people surround a vote-counting centre to protest, in Seoul, South Korea, on June 6.

Samsung’s $516,000 bonus payout fuels labour disputes across South Korea

It is a reminder of the risks investors face in a country that is historically had one of the most militant labour union presences in the region.

South Korea's Lee to visit South America and Germany, attend AI summit in US

FILE PHOTO: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends an agreement-signing event at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome, Italy, June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Seoul mayor faces risk of losing office after political funds conviction

Oh Se-hoon is widely regarded as a leading figure in the main conservative opposition People Power Party.

South Korea Michelin starred restaurant owner faces jail for ant sorbet

Samsung in talks to invest in Mistral AI at $29.5 billion valuation: Report

Samsung could invest about €1 billion in the new round, the Financial Times report said.

K-pop girl group NewJeans tease potential four-member comeback

NewJeans members (seated, from left) Minji, Haerin, Hanni and Hyein (lying down) in the group’s latest promotional campaign.

South Korea launches first dating reality show with AI partners

Emcees of My AI Partner: Strange Romance are (from left) Kangnam, Jang Do-yeon and Lee Joon.

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