South Korea ‘at breaking point’ ahead of ruling on President Yoon’s impeachment

The usually quiet streets outside South Korea’s constitutional court in Seoul are now a political ground zero for a decision that will determine the country’s future. Months after Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law and triggered South Korea’s worst …

South Korea says it sent babies abroad for adoption ‘like luggage’

 For most of her life, Mary Bowers had one version of her adoption story.  That is, she was an orphan — born in Korea to a single mother who, unable to take care of her, handed her over to an adoption agency when she was a baby. In 1982, Bowers was adopted …

China looks up to India, Japan & South Korea to meet Trump’s tariff challenge

China appears to use the chaos created by US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs to its advantage. In the wake of uncertainty and topsy turvy economic and trade policies in the run-up to the tariffs’ announcement, the world has been scrambling to …

Matildas suffer big blow with star duo Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso ruled out of South Korea clashes

Star-players Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso will not play for the Matildas in their two friendlies against Asian rivals South Korea. Upon arriving in Sydney for Friday night’s first match, medics found that right-back Carpenter had sustained an ankle …

Demand for strict rape law increased in South Korea!!??

Kim Soo Hyun Prevention Act: Kim Soo Hyun is constantly in the news. He is accused of being in a relationship with Kim Se Ron when she was a minor. Regarding this, the demand for making strict rape laws in south korea has intensified. There is a demand to …

7-Eleven Joins South Korea’s CBDC Pilot Program

Key Notes 7-Eleven has begun participating in South Korea's CBDC trials. The prospect of a Digital Won has long been in the works for the Bank of Korea. Other countries, like the Bank of England, are also trialing CBDC prospects. South Korea has …

South Korea’s largest music copyright collective just banned registration of songs created with AI

South Korea’s largest music copyright collective has introduced a new rule requiring creators to guarantee that AI wasn’t used to write songs when registering those new songs with the organization. “Currently, there are no clear legal standards or …

Hyundai introduces gaming-inspired Insteroid concept car in South Korea

Hyundai Motor has introduced its latest concept car, the Insteroid, at the ‘Night Garage Party’ in Seoul, South Korea. The new car has been designed by merging gaming influences with extensive customisation to attract a new generation of drivers. Developed …

South Korea's acting President orders emergency measures over US tariffs

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo ordered emergency support measures for businesses that will be impacted by the imposition of U.S. tariffs, including automobiles, the industry ministry said on Thursday. U.S. President Donald …

Embassy advises Malaysians in South Korea to stay cautious as court rules on Yoon’s impeachment