South Korea: News
'Overtake the world': Kim Jong-un calls for expanding nuclear arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for a significant expansion of the country's nuclear arsenal.
UAE in talks to buy India's BrahMos, Akashteer defense systems
India is in talks with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to sell some of its flagship defense systems, Reuters reported, citing Indian sources.
SK Hynix is now South Korea's most valuable company
SK Hynix has overtaken Samsung Electronics to become South Korea's most valuable listed company.
Global investors pull out $8.5B from India-focused funds
Global investors have pulled out nearly $8.5 billion from India-focused funds in 2026, a report by Elara Securities has revealed.
What are Iran's frozen assets at heart of US-Iran deal?
The Iran-US peace deal reportedly includes unfreezing around $12 billion in Iranian assets initially, and the same amount later.
Ex-South Korean President sentenced for sending drones to North Korea
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending military drones into North Korea.
South Korea halts trading as KOSPI index crashes over 8%
South Korea's benchmark stock index, the KOSPI, witnessed a major crash on Monday. The index plunged over 8%, triggering a circuit breaker and forcing a temporary halt in trading.
South Korea nominates 1st female prime minister in 2 decades
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seongsook, the current Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups, as the new Prime Minister.
LG Chairman grills dinner for NVIDIA CEO in viral video
A casual dinner between some of the biggest names in global technology has gone viral.
'Just a number': PM's economic adviser downplays rupee-at-100 panic
Shamika Ravi, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has downplayed fears of the Indian rupee falling to 100 against the US dollar.
Watch: Humanoid robot accidentally kicks child during a demo
A humanoid robot has gone viral after inadvertently kicking a child in the stomach during a public demonstration.
North Korea unveils new plant to produce nuclear bomb fuels
North Korea has unveiled a new facility for producing nuclear bomb fuel, with leader Kim Jong-Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces "at an exponential rate."
South Korea overtakes India as 6th-largest stock market
South Korea's stock market has overtaken India's to become the world's sixth largest.
YouTuber arrested for using AI evidence against actor Kim Soo-hyun
A South Korean YouTuber, Kim Se-ui, has been arrested for allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI) to spread false claims about actor Kim Soo-hyun.
Want to watch robo K-pop singers, dancers? Head to Korea
South Korea has unveiled a new kind of entertainment with the opening of Galaxy Robot Park, a 16,500 square meter facility in eastern Seoul.
AI could disrupt 28% back-office roles in India: Report
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to disrupt 28% of back-office roles and 24% of data roles in India over the next three years, a new study by SHRM has found.
Police conclude Kim So-hyun never dated Sae-ron as a minor
The long-running legal battle involving South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, the late actor Kim Sae-ron, and YouTube channel Hoverlab (GaroSero Research Institute) has reached a major turning point.
Why Starbucks Korea has fired its CEO
Starbucks Korea's CEO Son Jung-hyun has been fired over a controversial marketing campaign.
What's the controversy surrounding IU-Byeon Woo-seok's 'Perfect Crown'?
The K-drama Perfect Crown has been embroiled in a major controversy over its depiction of royal symbols and Korea's sovereignty.
Samsung Electronics' union will go on strike as planned
Samsung Electronics' union has said in a statement that it will proceed with its planned strike despite a local court partially granting the company's request for an injunction.
What to expect from Cannes sensation 'Hope'
Neon has announced that it will release the highly anticipated sci-fi film Hope in theaters this fall.
Samsung Galaxy S24 reportedly explodes: How to protect your phone
A Samsung Galaxy S24 has reportedly exploded while being used normally, sparking concerns among users.
Trump-Xi summit: 'Should be partners, not opponents,' Xi tells Trump
United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began their high-stakes summit in Beijing on Thursday.
Iran will be 'blown off...earth' if US vessels attacked: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has issued stern warnings to Iran, saying that the US "can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon."
NVIDIA's pivot to physical AI sparks tech rally in Asia
NVIDIA's expansion into physical artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a rally in Asian tech stocks.
'Juice Guy' meme sensation, actor Park Dong-bin (56) dies
Veteran South Korean actor Park Dong-bin, who became an internet sensation with a viral meme, was found dead on Wednesday.
'Wanted to give up...': Hong Jin Kyung on battling cancer
South Korean television personality and actor Hong Jin Kyung (49) recently opened up about her battle with cancer and the toll it took on her.
Samsung labor protests could worsen RAM shortage
Samsung Electronics is facing a major labor protest at its Pyeongtaek campus in South Korea.
How AI is helping Taiwan, South Korea climb global-equity rankings
Taiwan and South Korea have surpassed several European nations in global equity rankings, thanks to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
South Korean authorities apologize after selfie-taking pilots caused jet collision
The South Korean Air Force has apologized for a mid-air collision between two F-15K fighter jets in December 2021.
What allegations does BTS creator Bang Si-hyuk face?
Bang Si-hyuk, the billionaire K-pop mogul and creator of the global sensation BTS, is facing possible arrest on charges of fraudulent trading.
Korean police seek to arrest man behind BTS
Bang Si-Hyuk, the chairman of HYBE Corporation and the mastermind behind K-pop sensation BTS, is facing potential arrest in South Korea.
Gold, silver prices steady as oil spikes and dollar strengthens
Gold prices held steady on Tuesday, with COMEX gold trading at $4,833.10 per ounce, a marginal gain of 0.09%.
JSW, Korea's POSCO to set up steel plant in Odisha
JSW Steel and South Korea's POSCO Group have announced a joint venture to build a greenfield integrated steel plant in Odisha.
India, South Korea target $50B in bilateral trade by 2030
India and South Korea have announced plans to upgrade their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Hyundai's labor union seeks 30% of profit as bonuses
Hyundai Motor Group's labor union in South Korea has made a major demand for a performance bonus.
K-pop legends BigBang announce world tour
Legendary K-pop group BigBang, currently comprising members Taeyang, G-Dragon, and Daesung, has announced a new world tour during their performance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
North Korea tests new ballistic missiles
North Korea has successfully test-fired a new version of its Hwasong-11 tactical ballistic missile.
India-South Korea ties: President Lee's visit 'turning point'
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has said that an upcoming summit with India could be a "turning point" in bilateral ties.
Global RAM shortage could last until 2030
The global shortage of Random Access Memory (RAM) chips, a critical component in smartphones and computers, is likely to continue for several more years.