South Korea

Behind South Korea’s drama boom lies a harsh production reality

South Korea’s drama sector continues to grapple with precarious employment arrangements, unfair contracts and excessive working hours.

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds get green light for hearing aid functions

The Hearing Aid function uses the NAL-NL2 formula to calculate amplification levels for different frequencies.

Seoul court upholds ex-president Yoon’s election conviction

The ruling affirmed a lower court verdict that found former president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of violating election laws by making false statements during his campaign.

Three men in South Korea get eight months in prison for shooting dogs with BB guns

US midterms: South Korea’s AI darlings become casualty of Democratic wave

Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix were down at least 4% each to be the biggest drags.

South Korean TV drama industry seeks $954 million in support as output declines

K-dramas have been hugely popular globally, but the number produced has fallen about 30% from 141 titles in 2022.

Son saves father with CPR learnt at school in South Korea

An emergency dispatcher also guided the son through a video call, helping him maintain a steady rhythm while performing chest compressions.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile towards sea off its east coast, Seoul says

Pyongyang has carried out a series of weapons tests in 2026, including launching one missile that flew more than 900km as well as hypersonic missiles.

Tesla misled South Korean customers about automated-driving tech, consumer group alleges

Tesla has marketed their self-driving software to prospective buyers in South Korea for years.

K-drama’s beloved duo Yoo Yeon-seok, Seo Hyun-jin reunite after 10 years in The Perfect Lie

Actors Yoo Yeon-seok (left) and Seo Hyeon-jin are joining forces again in a psychological thriller, The Perfect Lie.

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