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South Korean police have raided Starbucks' national headquarters following allegations that an advertising campaign defamed activists killed during pro-democracy protests in 1980.
South Korea has expanded severe heat wave warnings to cover 43% of the Greater Seoul region, with record temperatures exceeding 42°C claiming 19 lives and hospitalizing over 2,200 people since mid-May.
South Korean actor Hwang Jung-min's management has rejected claims of an extramarital affair, characterizing the woman who made the allegations as a stalker under criminal investigation with three court-imposed restraining orders.
South Korean authorities have indicted eight people, including six journalists from a business daily, for allegedly manipulating share prices through strategically timed positive articles and profiting over 9 billion won from the scheme.
South Korea is grappling with an intense heat wave that has pushed temperatures to a historic 42.5°C in Yangsan, surpassing all records since 1904. The government has declared emergency status.
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature in modern history—41.4°C in the southeastern city of Yangsan—as an intense heatwave continues to grip the peninsula for a third consecutive day.
South Korea's Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon resigned Friday after the National Assembly voted to strip the prosecution of its direct investigative powers, marking a significant shift in the country's judicial framework.
Seoul police have closed their investigation into South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, clearing him of allegations that he violated the Child Welfare Act. The complaint was filed by the family of late actress Kim Sae-ron.
Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, a 26-year-old Malaysian, has been buried at Bandar Tasik Puteri Muslim Cemetery following his death in a stabbing incident in South Korea last Saturday.
South Korea has established a specialized government unit of 23 women tasked with hunting down AI-generated pornography and other digital sex crimes. Last year, the centre removed 318,000 illegal videos and photos, supporting over 10,600 victims.
Prosecutors in Seoul have taken custody of a nonagenarian accused of strangling his wife following a dispute rooted in suspicions of her infidelity. The incident occurred in eastern Seoul on July 21.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has definitively ruled out pursuing a second term even if the Constitution is revised to allow incumbent presidents to seek reelection, his chief of staff confirmed.
South Korea's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that no South Korean nationals have been reported killed or injured in a powerful earthquake that struck Japan this week, as diplomatic missions maintain close contact with affected communities.
South Korea's defence ministry has published a draft bill establishing legal grounds for building nuclear-powered submarines under the Jang Bogo N project, reinforcing commitments to nonproliferation treaties and international oversight.
South Korea faces a severe heat wave with southeastern cities setting all-time temperature records. Busan hit 38.8°C, its highest in 120 years, while Yangsan reached 40.3°C, with authorities warning conditions will persist through next week.
A Seoul court upheld a one-month pay cut for a dance company manager who told a female employee she was "pretty" and should sit next to the company president, ruling the remark amounted to workplace sexual harassment and objectification.
South Korea is cracking down on overcharging in tourism with severe penalties for accommodation and taxi operators starting August 4, signalling government commitment to protecting visitors and enhancing industry reputation.
A Seoul court has convicted former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of making false campaign statements, sentencing him to 18 months suspended imprisonment. The ruling could force his party to repay nearly 40 billion won in state reimbursement.
A Malaysian man has been arrested by South Korean authorities in connection with a death that resulted from a stabbing incident during a brawl, marking another case involving Malaysian nationals abroad.
A Malaysian man lost his life in a street confrontation involving foreign nationals in South Korea's North Chungcheong Province early Sunday. Police have arrested another Malaysian in relation to the fatal incident.
Incheon Airport is implementing physical security measures following multiple disruptions by Chinese traders known as daigou, who bypass queues to buy duty-free goods in bulk for resale across Asia.
An explosion triggered by suspected arson at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan, South Korea, has left eight people injured. The incident occurred during a gathering to discuss building regulations.
The US has announced final tariffs ranging from 10-12.5% on South Korea, Japan and dozens of other nations following investigations into forced labour practices. South Korea had previously challenged the move as disproportionate.
South Korea's foreign ministry confirmed a significant data breach affecting nearly 10,000 current and retired diplomats after a hacker infiltrated a government training academy's online system in February.
A South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant owner faces up to one year in jail for serving black ants atop sorbet without regulatory approval, generating over 120 million won in sales.
South Korea's push to build a major semiconductor hub in its southwest region by 2030 confronts significant infrastructure challenges, particularly around power supply and water allocation, with local communities resisting nuclear expansion and dam modifications.
A massive fire at a Coupang logistics warehouse in Incheon, South Korea has been brought under initial control after burning for 61 hours. Hundreds of residents were evacuated and extensive firefighting resources were deployed.
South Korean police and prosecutors raided the National Election Commission, investigating allegations that former chief Roh Tae-ak embezzled funds and misrepresented official travel that included his spouse.
South Korea is hosting the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's annual session in Busan for the first time, bringing together 3,000 representatives from 196 member states to review cultural and natural heritage nominations and conservation priorities.
South Korea's Seoul and Gangwon province were hit by intense overnight rainfall, with nearly 200mm recorded in several areas. The deluge caused around 540 instances of property damage, forcing closures of 10 national parks and flooding hundreds of homes and roads.
Intense overnight downpours have battered South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and eastern Gangwon Province, destroying homes and infrastructure whilst forcing the closure of 10 national parks and evacuation of nearly 100 residents.
Researchers from South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University have unveiled robotic clothing powered by pneumatic 'vines' that can dress a person in approximately 10 seconds without requiring hand use or assistance from others.
South Korea has formally revoked its most prestigious science award from disgraced researcher Hwang Woo-suk, nearly two decades after his fraudulent cloning claims were exposed in 2005.
Surveillance footage released in Seoul revealed a critical police failure when officers came within 2 meters of a naked, blood-covered murder suspect near Gyeongsan but allowed him to escape. The 24-year-old man was accused of stabbing a friend fatally on July 4.
South Korea has launched its first legal prosecution involving AI-powered glasses used to cheat on a national qualification exam, sparking urgent discussions about regulating emerging technologies in testing environments.
A Seoul court has suspended the Fair Trade Commission's decision to name Coupang founder Kim Bom as the e-commerce giant's controlling entity, blocking the designation while the main legal challenge proceeds.
Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, is visiting South Korea this week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of major Korean War battles involving British forces and to strengthen Anglo-Korean relations.
A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison for illegally accepting political funds disguised as complimentary opinion polls from a power broker, marking another conviction amid multiple trials.
A former chief of Cheongdo county in South Korea has been found dead while under investigation for corruption, bribery, and breaking into a nursing home director's residence.
A South Korean teenager has filed a government petition seeking mandatory privacy measures on aircraft seat monitors to shield children from inappropriate in-flight entertainment, citing exposure to violent and adult content during a recent flight.
A South Korean appellate court has increased the prison sentence to 22 years for a Chinese man convicted of fatally beating his 14-year-old daughter at their home in Ansan. The court rejected mitigating factors and condemned the extreme brutality of the attack.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have dismantled an illegal World Cup betting operation, arresting 11 individuals in an office building raid. Six of those detained are South Korean nationals believed to be operating the syndicate.
South Korea has enacted stricter penalties for spreading false information, including fines up to 1 billion won and damages up to five times a victim's financial loss. The move has triggered warnings from journalists and opposition lawmakers over threats to democratic freedoms.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his abortive 2024 martial law declaration. The ruling is final and represents a significant moment in the nation's ongoing political crisis.
South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to deliver its verdict on ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol's contentious martial law declaration and the tumultuous events that followed, in a landmark constitutional case.
South Korea's Supreme Court has approved a live broadcast of its verdict in the obstruction of justice trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, rejecting his legal team's objections over concerns about fair trial rights.
A nurse assistant in Seoul was arrested after self-administering propofol discovered in a waste bin during her first shift at a dermatology clinic, raising fresh concerns about narcotics management in South Korean healthcare facilities.
K-pop agency Ador has submitted audio recordings and contractual documents during a damages lawsuit, claiming former CEO Min Hee-jin directed NewJeans' efforts to leave the company and pursue independent activities.
South Korea is launching its fourth indigenously-developed medium-sized Earth observation satellite via SpaceX from California, equipped with advanced imaging systems to monitor the Korean Peninsula and support disaster response and climate analysis across the region.
South Korea taps K-pop superstar G-Dragon as the public face of the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan next month, marking the nation's first hosting of the prestigious gathering in nearly four decades.
A South Korean police officer from Gyeonggi province is under investigation for attempting to board a domestic flight with live ammunition. The officer was detained at Jeju Airport with two rounds for a standard-issue pistol.
South Korean authorities are pursuing an arrest warrant for an octogenarian accused of stabbing two people at a beauty salon in Geoje. The suspect cited dissatisfaction with his haircut as motivation.
South Korea has postponed the inaugural launch of its Mir solid-fuel space rocket from Jeju Island following safety concerns discovered during final preparations, rescheduling the test of its first fully assembled four-stage vehicle.
A major South Korean coffee franchise has terminated its agreement with a store operator who coerced a teenage worker into paying compensation for allegedly stealing three drinks, triggering a government investigation that uncovered widespread labour violations.