South Korea

South Korea's Presidential Election: Crossroads of Politics and Economy

South Korea is set to hold a snap presidential election on June 3, 2025, following the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol. This election, prompted by Yoon's brief declaration of martial law in December 2024, marks a pivotal moment in South Korea's political landscape.

Apr 9, 2025

South Korea's medical school deans gear up to reject leaves as quota hike row persists

A consultative body of medical school deans in South Korea on Saturday said that they have rejected additional requests for leave, reaffirming they will no longer accept such requests by students who have left en masse to protest against the government's plan to hike school quotas.

Mar 22, 2025

EV Boost: Samsung SDI to raise $1.3 billion via stock offering

Samsung SDI Co., South Korea's second-biggest battery maker, said it will raise 2 trillion won ($1.37 billion) through a stock sale as part of its broader growth strategy.

Mar 15, 2025

Space telescope SPHEREx begins initial operation after successful launch

The SPHEREx -- a space telescope jointly developed by South Korea and the US -- has entered an initial operation stage following its successful launch Wednesday, Seoul's aerospace agency said.

Mar 12, 2025

Whatever they tax us, we tax them: Trump to India, EU, China

US President Donald Trump, in his first address to a joint session of Congress, said the reciprocal tariffs would take effect on April 2, reinforcing his administration's stance on trade policy and criticising European Union, China, Brazil, India, and South Korea for high tariffs.

Mar 5, 2025

Kia unveils new EV models, electrification strategy

Kia, South Korea's second-biggest carmaker, said on Thursday it has unveiled its new electric vehicle (EV) models and future electrification strategy at an event in Spain.

Feb 27, 2025

After India, Trump targets South Korea; To announce auto tariffs on April 2

US President Donald Trump said he will announce auto tariffs in early April in a direct setback to the South Korean automotive industry.

Feb 15, 2025

PM Modi leaves for France, to co-chair 3rd AI Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart for France on Monday, on a two-day official visit, where he will co-chair the third edition of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.

Feb 10, 2025

S. Korea's Science Ministry to focus on advancing AI, advanced bio in 2025

South Korea will focus on advancing its national strategic technologies this year, including artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced biology, as part of efforts to take leadership in the global tech war

Jan 13, 2025

Jeju Air crash stokes fears of tarnished image for budget carriers

Concerns are mounting within the low-cost carrier (LCC) industry that the image of budget airlines could be tarnished in the wake of the recent Jeju Air crash, according to industry watchers on Tuesday, with industry players fearing a decline in demand for air travel.

Dec 31, 2024

Jeju Air crash: US transportation authorities to assist South Korea's probe

Transportation safety authorities of the United States plan to help their South Korean counterparts with a probe into the cause of a deadly Jeju Air plane crash that claimed 179 lives, according to a US official on Monday.

Dec 30, 2024

South Korea plane crash: 179 dead, two rescued

A passenger jet carrying 181 people erupted in flames after going off the runway and hitting a wall at an airport in South Korea's southwestern county of Muan on Sunday, likely leaving all but two dead, authorities said.

Dec 29, 2024

Cyberattacks using GenAI tech expected to increase next year

Cyberattacks utilising generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology as a tool are expected to grow next year

Dec 18, 2024

Telegram downloads surge in South Korea as political crisis, state censorship fears loom large

New installations of global messaging app Telegram have spiked in South Korea, data showed on Tuesday, as concerns brewed over possible media censorship following the martial law fiasco.

Dec 10, 2024

S.Korea: President Yoon Withdraws Martial Law Hours After Declaration, Oppn demands his resignation

Opposition Democratic Party announced that it will immediately begin the process for Yoon's impeachment unless he steps down on his own

Dec 4, 2024

S. Korea Declares May 27 as Aerospace Day: KASA

South Korea has designated May 27 as Aerospace Day to commemorate the launch of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) and proclaim the country's commitment to becoming a global space power

Nov 25, 2024

South Korea ponders steps to reclaim loans given to North Korea after destruction of roads, rail tracks

South Korea's unification ministry said Monday it is reviewing measures to reclaim loans granted to North Korea for building inter-Korean roads and train tracks after the North blew them up in October.

Nov 18, 2024

South Korea to double marine protection zone, address climate change

South Korea's oceans ministry plans to nearly double the size of its marine protected area by 2027 as part of efforts to proactively address climate change.

Nov 13, 2024

South Korea's Covid handling best in world, lesson for future: Unitaid chief

The chief of a global initiative tasked with providing affordable treatments to low-and-middle income nations has said that South Korea's effective handling of Covid-19 can offer valuable lessons for the world in addressing future pandemics and existing diseases.

Nov 12, 2024

South Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

South Korea has reported an additional case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, raising the total number of confirmed cases this year to 15

Oct 28, 2024