South Korea

‘Latent threat’: Russia-South Korea rift deepens as Seoul mulls over support for Ukraine

epa12772491 A South Korean protester holds up a banner during a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine outside the Russian embassy in Seoul, South Korea, 24 February 2026. 24 February marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. EPA/JEON HEON-KYUN

In South Korea, what you ask AI could land you in court

Lawyers noted that the authorities increasingly examine generative AI chat logs during mobile phone forensic analyses.

‘No more rip-off’: South Korea moves to end unfair pricing amid concern over negative image among tourists

Under the new measures, offenders found repeatedly engaging in price gouging may face business shutdowns.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26, raises prices on AI push

A Samsung Galaxy 26S Ultra pink-gold smartphone displayed during the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco on Feb 25.

Seoul’s water bus service to resume full operation on March 1 after being plagued by safety issues

A passenger takes out a camera to take Seoul's cityscape ouside the window of Hangang Bus.

Women occupy larger share of South Korea’s chaebol leadership

Women made up 31.8 per cent of owner-family executives at the top 50 groups in South Korea.

Starbucks to launch Aerocano drink in South Korea on Feb 26

Starbucks said South Korea was a natural starting point for the launch of the Aerocano because of its love for the Americano.

South Korea’s Lee calls for tourism overhaul, targets 30 million foreign visitors

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C), chair of the Visit Korea Committee Lee Boo-jin (L) and vice-chief of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in South Korea Alberto Mondi, attend an expanded meeting on national tourism strategy at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, South Korea, Feb 25 2026.

South Korea and the US to conduct Freedom Shield military drills in March

Colonel Jang Do-young (L), public affairs director of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Colonel Ryan Donald (R), public affairs director of the United Nations Command (UNC), Combined Forces Command (CFC) and United States Forces Korea (USFK), pose for a photo during a press briefing on the South Korea-US Freedom Shield Military Exercise at the Defence Ministry in Seoul, South Korea February 25, 2026. JUNG YEON-JE/Pool via REUTERS

Bridgerton star Yerin Ha says Asians ‘deserve these roles and spaces’

Yerin Ha plays Sophie Baek, an earl’s illegitimate daughter who is forced by her stepmother to work as a housemaid.

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