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South Korea martial law probe: Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee, former PM Han Duck-soo indicted; accused of influencing People Power Party

South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee (AP) South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, and ex-prime minister Han Duck-soo were indicted Friday in a high-profile investigation linked to the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The charges include abetting the controversial December martial law declaration, bribery, and manipulation of political party […]

‘No more phones in classrooms’: South Korea announces nationwide ban; to be implemented in 2026

South Korea has enacted nationwide legislation banning smartphone use in school classrooms, with lawmakers passing the bill on Wednesday, August 26, 2025, to address growing concerns about smartphone addiction among students, as per a report by BBC. The measure, approved by 115 out of 163 lawmakers present, aims to improve academic performance and social interactions […]

‘Hypocrite’: North Korea slams South Korean President Lee Jae Myung over denuclearisation remarks; calls it ‘naive dream’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung North Korea on Wednesday lashed out at South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, calling him a “hypocrite” after he raised the issue of denuclearisation during his visit to the United States this week.Speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies […]

South Korea removes loudspeakers on border with North

A North Korean military guard post, left, and loudspeaker are seen from Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo) South Korea began dismantling loudspeakers broadcasting anti-North Korea messages along the border on Monday, according to the country’s defense ministry.The move is part of President Lee Jae-myung’s efforts to […]

‘Disgraceful’: Ex-South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol resists questioning by laying down in underwear; delays probe into martial law plot

South Korea’s impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol (Image credits: PTI) South Korea’s impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol lay on the floor of his prison cell wearing only an undershirt and boxer shorts to resist questioning, prosecutors said Friday, after a fresh attempt to bring him in for interrogation over election tampering allegations failed.Although […]

US-South Korea deal: Seoul faces 15% tariff, ‘America will not be charged’; Washington to get $350 billion investments

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a trade agreement with South Korea, imposing a 15% tariff on imports from Seoul, as part of what he called a “full and complete trade deal” between the two nations. He further declared that America won’t be subjected to any tariffs. As part of the deal, the Asian […]

North Korea says ‘no reason’ for talks with South

Leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister SEOUL: North Korea has no interest in pursuing dialogue with the south, leader Kim Jong Un‘s powerful sister said Monday, dismissing a new president in Seoul who has vowed to mend ties. Since his election in June, south Korean president Lee Jae Myung has broken with his predecessor’s hawkish […]

Russia starts direct flights to North Korea

Russia on Sunday began direct commercial flights to North Korea, in a further sign of closer ties with its Asian ally helping its offensive in Ukraine.The first Moscow-Pyongyang flight, operated by Nordwind Airlines, was scheduled to take off at 1600 GMT and land in the North Korean capital some eight hours later, according to the […]

At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea | World News

At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea (Pic credit: AP) SEOUL: A landslide triggered by torrential rain killed at least three people in South Korea, the national fire agency said Saturday, as rescuers battled to find three others who are believed buried under earth and debris.Heavy rain pounding the […]

Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea | World News

Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea (AP) SEOUL: foreign minister warned the US, South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country’s ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov […]