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Seoul: Former President Moon Jae-in’s daughter is set to be referred to the prosecution this week for potential indictment on drunk driving charges, according to

November 19, 2024

Court Again Rejects Arrest Warrant for Qoo10 CEO Over Massive Payment Delays.

Seoul: A Seoul court again rejected an arrest warrant for Qoo10 CEO Ku Young-bae on Tuesday on fraud and embezzlement charges related to his e-commerce

November 19, 2024

U.S. Notifies South Korea of Decision to Allow Ukraine Use of Long-Range Missiles.

Seoul: South Korea was given prior notice by the United States regarding its decision to permit Ukraine to deploy long-range missiles against Russia, according to

November 19, 2024

Controversial National Security Law Enacted in South Korea.

Seoul: Today in Korean history, the anti-communist National Security Law was officially put into effect in 1948. This law, originally intended to safeguard the nation,

November 19, 2024

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South Korea, U.S., and Japan to Conduct Freedom Edge Military Drills Amid Regional Tensions

Seoul: South Korea, the United States, and Japan are set to conduct their annual trilateral military exercise, named Freedom Edge, off South Korea’s southern coast

August 28, 2026

S. Korea’s Protestant Churches Extend Condolences to Nepal Flood Victims

Seoul: South Korea’s Protestant churches offered condolences on Friday to those affected by devastating flash floods in Nepal. “We deeply mourn those who have lost

August 28, 2026

N. Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Extends Sympathies to China and Nepal Over Fatal Floods

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent messages of sympathy to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel over the devastating flooding

August 28, 2026

Cheong Wa Dae Requests New Recommendation for Supreme Court Justice

Seoul: The presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, announced its decision not to nominate one of the two Supreme Court justice candidates recommended by the chief

August 28, 2026