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South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections, but loses Seoul mayor race

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae, and lawmakers watch a news report on the results of exit polls for the local elections at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

Shortage of ballot papers sparks protests in South Korea’s local elections

Ballot papers ran out at more than a dozen polling stations amid higher-than-expected turnout, according to media reports.

South Korea, China agree on first expansion in flight rights in seven years

First-quarter passenger traffic between South Korea and China reached about 4.39 million, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

South Korea ruling party sweeps local elections but loses Seoul mayor race

Election officials carrying the ballots for local elections arrive at a counting centre in Seoul on June 3.

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks

South Korea’s delegation was led by First Vice-Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo, while the US side was headed by Allison Hooker, the US State Department’s undersecretary for political affairs.

K-actor Ji Chang-wook of Colony film hit by tax probe

Ji Chang-Wook made his Cannes debut in May with acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho’s zombie film Colony.

North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to ‘dagger’

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles fighter plane takes off during Exercise Max Thunder 17 at Gunsan Air Base in South Korea.

K-pop star Psy referred to prosecutors over alleged proxy drug pickup

Psy is accused of having a third party collect the medication for him without undergoing in-person examinations.

South Korea secures access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI model, Science Ministry says

The ministry said it gained access to Mythos through participation in Anthropic's Project Glasswing alongside major South Korean companies.

South Koreans vote in local elections seen as gauge of President Lee’s first year

A man votes with his daughter during the local elections at a polling station, in Seoul, South Korea, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

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