South Korea
South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POWs row
South Korea is recalling its ambassador to Ukraine following a dispute over Kyiv's public disclosure of two captured North Korean soldiers transferred to Seoul.
Trump Announces $200 Billion South Korean Investment in US
President Donald Trump announced a $200 billion South Korean energy investment package targeting U.S. infrastructure. However, Seoul emphasized that major projects remain subject to commercial viability.
South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer dispute
South Korea has summoned Ukraine's top diplomat to demand a formal apology following a dispute over the unannounced disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war.
Seoul seeks apology after Ukraine reveals transfer of North Korean POWs
South Korea has demanded an official apology and explanation from Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war.
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, escalating regional tensions following U.S.-led military drills.
Kazakhstan and South Korea discuss doubling trade during Tokayev visit
During an official visit to Seoul, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed doubling bilateral trade turnover and unveiled a new 2027-2030 economic roadmap.
Trump and Kim summit plans spark Asia Pacific defence concerns
Renewed summit plans between Washington and Pyongyang have triggered regional defense anxieties and economic friction across the Indo-Pacific.
Trump says he will meet with Kim Jong Un 'later this year
President Donald Trump announced he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, coinciding with scaled-back military drills.
Trump pushes for meeting with Kim Jong-un later this year
Donald Trump is pushing aides to arrange a face-to-face meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year while cutting joint military drills.
Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures
President Donald Trump confirmed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his diplomatic overtures, following an order to reduce joint military exercises.
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military drills with South Korea
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to significantly scale back upcoming joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un and grievances over Seoul's stance on Iran.
North Korea launches ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea, marking its second weapons test in less than a week ahead of joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C amid historic heatwave
South Korea recorded its highest temperature in modern observation history, reaching 42.5C in Yangsan amid a severe heatwave that forced emergency alerts.
South Korean stocks surge as Samsung earnings and new market measures spark rally
The Kospi index staged a dramatic recovery driven by Samsung's record semiconductor earnings and emergency regulatory stabilization measures.
South Korean Michelin-starred chef faces jail for serving ant desserts
A restaurateur is facing prosecution for serving imported ants as a garnish, violating food safety regulations that restrict permitted edible insects.