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South Korea's product recall cases jumped 5% to 2,656 in 2025, driven by a 42% surge in consumer protection violations linked to unsafe imports sold on e-commerce platforms.
South Korea's national police will conduct intensive operations from Monday through October 31, targeting organised crime by younger gang members engaged in fraud and money laundering, alongside international drug trafficking operations.
South Korea faces a mounting public health crisis as heat-related illness cases have nearly tripled over the past decade, with 2024 recording 1,299 patients and 12 deaths during the late summer period.
A South Korean lawyer abandoned his decade-long career in litigation to pursue modelling at 40, landing an exclusive Louis Vuitton show and gaining millions of online followers with his unconventional journey.
Seoul residents and visitors regularly encounter foul sewer smells despite two decades of mitigation efforts. Ageing infrastructure, rapid urban growth, and incomplete system upgrades have made the problem persistent and difficult to solve.
South Korea's Foreign and Unification ministers have publicly disagreed over engagement strategy with North Korea, revealing internal divisions within President Lee Jae Myung's administration as it attempts to revive stalled diplomatic contact.
South Korea endured scorching temperatures exceeding 40°C across multiple cities on Friday, with Seoul recording 40.2°C for the first time since 2018. The prolonged heat wave has set records for consecutive hot days.
South Korea's major companies are adopting extended breaks and cooling systems as record temperatures trigger workplace injuries. However, smaller firms and outdoor workers remain largely unprotected, exposing a critical safety divide.
Former Korean actress Kim Se-in, 43, has reinvented herself as a warehouse worker and food delivery driver after departing the entertainment industry over a decade ago, driven by family responsibilities and past industry pressures.
South Korean authorities have raided Starbucks' national headquarters following claims that a recent advertising campaign dishonoured activists killed during the 1980 pro-democracy uprising.
South Korea's weather authority has escalated heat wave alerts across the greater Seoul region, with 43 per cent now under the highest warning level. Record temperatures exceeding 42°C have triggered a public health emergency.
South Korea has recorded 21 deaths from heat-related illnesses in 2024, surpassing last year's toll of 20 despite fewer overall cases. Nearly 2,500 people have sought emergency treatment since May.
South Korean authorities have brought charges against eight individuals, including six journalists from a business daily, for orchestrating an elaborate stock manipulation scheme that generated illicit profits exceeding 9 billion won over several years.
A newly launched South Korean dessert brand Tokyo Berry is under fire for allegedly mimicking the packaging and marketing of Japan's beloved Tokyo Banana confectionery, prompting department stores to cancel its pop-up locations.
South Korea has declared a Level 2 emergency as temperatures in the southeastern city of Yangsan soared to a record 42.5°C, the highest since modern meteorological records began in 1904.
South Korea's acting prosecutor general has resigned following parliament's passage of a bill that removes the prosecution's direct investigative powers, marking a significant shift in the country's judicial framework.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has been cleared of allegations that he violated child welfare laws. Seoul police concluded their investigation found no basis to refer the case for prosecution following a complaint filed by the family of late actress Kim Sae-ron.
Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, a 26-year-old Malaysian killed in a stabbing incident in South Korea, was laid to rest at Bandar Tasik Puteri Muslim Cemetery in Hulu Selangor on July 30. He died attempting to help a friend during a street altercation.
South Korea has deployed a specialized government unit of 23 women to combat AI-generated sexual abuse material. The National Center for Digital Sexual Crime Response removed 318,000 pieces of illegal content last year, yet experts warn deeper cultural change is needed.
South Korean authorities have referred a man in his 90s to prosecutors on murder charges following the death of his wife in their Seoul apartment. The case centres on allegations of jealousy-driven domestic violence amid a heated argument.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has definitively rejected any possibility of seeking a second term, despite recent parliamentary discussions about potential constitutional changes that could allow incumbent presidents to run again.
South Korea's foreign ministry confirmed Wednesday that no South Korean nationals have been injured in an earthquake that struck Japan earlier this week, with diplomatic missions actively monitoring the situation.
South Korea's defence ministry has released a draft bill establishing legal basis for building nuclear-powered submarines under the Jang Bogo N project, with safeguards affirming the programme is non-weapons focused.
South Korea is experiencing record-breaking temperatures amid a severe heat wave, with Yangsan reaching 40.3°C and Busan recording its highest temperature in 122 years of record-keeping.
A South Korean court has upheld a one-month pay cut for a manager at a dance company who told a female colleague she should sit next to the company president because she was "pretty," ruling the remark constituted sexual harassment.
South Korea is rolling out stricter penalties for tourism businesses that overcharge guests, including five-day suspensions for hanok operators and immediate 30-day licence revocation for taxi drivers breaching price rules from August 4.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry confirmed a Malaysian citizen died following an incident in South Korea on July 26, with several other nationals currently under investigation by South Korean authorities.
A Seoul court has convicted former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of election law violations, sentencing him to 18 months in prison suspended for three years. The ruling threatens his party's right to retain nearly 40 billion won in campaign reimbursements.
Incheon Airport is implementing physical barriers and enhanced patrols after suspected Chinese bulk-goods traders, known as 'daigou', repeatedly rushed past queues in departure halls, injuring airline staff.
A Malaysian man was fatally injured during a violent altercation involving multiple foreign nationals in South Korea's North Chungcheong Province early Sunday. A second Malaysian has been arrested in connection with the incident.
An explosion and fire at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan, South Korea, has left eight people injured, with authorities investigating suspected arson by a resident.
The Trump administration has confirmed tariffs of up to 12.5% on South Korea, Japan and dozens of other trading partners, citing forced labour violations. The move replaces expired temporary duties and follows failed attempts at country-specific tariff strategies.
South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has rejected suggestions that an ongoing investigation into Coupang is undermining Seoul's broader strategic partnership with the United States, reaffirming commitment to trade and security discussions.
A South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant owner faces jail time after prosecutors requested a one-year sentence for serving black ants as a sorbet garnish, violating strict national food safety regulations.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is travelling to Washington this week to discuss trade and investment with senior US officials, as Seoul prepares for potential new tariffs linked to labour practice investigations.
South Korea's push to establish a major AI chip manufacturing hub in its southwest region by 2030 is encountering significant obstacles from local communities concerned about enormous power and water demands.
A major fire at a South Korean logistics warehouse has been brought under initial control after burning for 61 hours. The blaze forced hundreds to evacuate and required the largest firefighting mobilisation in recent years.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is holding its annual session in Busan, South Korea, for the first time, drawing approximately 3,000 participants from 196 member states and international organisations to deliberate on heritage conservation.
Heavy overnight rainfall across Seoul and eastern South Korea has inundated homes and roads, triggering the closure of 10 national parks and damaging nearly 540 properties. No fatalities reported despite evacuation of 95 people.
Torrential overnight rain dumped nearly 200mm across Seoul and eastern South Korea, triggering 540 damage cases and forcing closures of 10 national parks. No fatalities recorded despite severe infrastructure disruption.
Researchers at South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University have demonstrated a pneumatic robotic system that dresses wearers automatically without hand assistance, inspired by climbing ivy and designed for emergency response and industrial cleanroom applications.
South Korea has permanently revoked its highest science and technology award from Hwang Woo-suk, the disgraced stem cell researcher whose fraudulent claims about cloning a human embryo shook the scientific world in 2005.
South Korean police came within metres of a naked, blood-covered murder suspect but failed to detain him. Released surveillance video sparked public outcry over the missed opportunity and potential evidence destruction.
A group of Chinese tourists prevented disaster on a Seoul airport bus when the driver collapsed, with one woman grabbing the steering wheel while others found the brake and performed CPR. The driver died despite their efforts.
South Korea has launched its first legal case against exam cheating involving AI-powered glasses, prompting authorities to strengthen enforcement and explicitly prohibit the technology in testing environments.
A South Korean court has temporarily blocked a regulatory decision that would have made Coupang founder Kim Bom the company's controlling entity, citing potential irreparable harm.
Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, is visiting South Korea this week to mark the 75th anniversary of major Korean War engagements and strengthen bilateral relations between London and Seoul.
A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years imprisonment for illegally receiving opinion polls valued at 270 million won from a power broker, marking his latest conviction amid multiple trials.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to two years in prison for accepting unpaid political polling services valued at 27.92 million won during his presidential campaign, in a landmark verdict that underscores democratic safeguards.
South Korea's former Cheongdo County chief Kim Ha-soo has been found dead on a mountainside while facing multiple corruption investigations, including allegations of accepting illegal funds in exchange for official promotions.
A South Korean appeals court has sentenced a Chinese man to 22 years in prison for beating his 14-year-old daughter to death, rejecting arguments that the killing was impulsive or partially excusable.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested 11 individuals, including six South Korean nationals, following a raid on a World Cup football betting call centre operating from an office building in the Taman Desa area.
South Korea has tightened penalties for spreading false information, imposing fines up to five times victims' losses. Yet journalists and opposition lawmakers worry the vague law could suppress legitimate criticism and chill media freedom.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched December 2024 martial law declaration, rejecting appeals from both prosecutors and his legal team.
South Korea's Constitutional Court will deliver its verdict Thursday on former president Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law crisis, a pivotal moment determining his political future and the nation's democratic resilience.
Samsung Electronics projects a remarkable 19-fold increase in second-quarter operating profit to 89.4 trillion won, driven by soaring AI-related demand for memory chips. The turnaround marks a dramatic reversal from earlier industry struggles.
South Korea's SK Hynix is launching a $28 billion US listing on Nasdaq, capitalizing on surging global demand for AI chips. The listing ranks among the world's largest share sales, underscoring Seoul's push to dominate semiconductor manufacturing.
South Korea is deploying its fourth domestically-developed Earth observation satellite, which will monitor the Korean Peninsula every three days and support disaster management and climate research across the region.
K-pop sensation G-Dragon has been appointed honorary ambassador for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan next month, marking South Korea's inaugural hosting of the prestigious gathering.
South Korean authorities have moved to arrest an octogenarian suspected of attacking two people at a beauty salon in Geoje with a knife on July 2, citing attempted murder charges.
An Incheon police officer faces criminal investigation after fatally striking a woman with her patrol car while responding to a report of someone collapsed on the road. The incident raises questions about emergency response procedures and officer visibility during night operations.