South Korea
South Korea's new president, injured as a child laborer, cracks down on 'workplaces of death'
President Lee Jae Myung vows to reduce South Korea’s high industrial accident rate, but critics warn that his focus on punishment may not prevent future deaths in the workplace.
Two killed, 18 injured as truck plows through Bucheon market in South Korea
South Korea Red Cross chief resigns after alleged recorded comments on 'dark-skinned' ambassadors
No immediate threat to US, allies from North Korea's missile launch, US military says
China's Xi jokes about 'backdoor' when gifting South Korea's Lee Xiaomi phones
Chinese President Xi Jinping jokingly urged South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to "check if there's a backdoor" while gifting a pair of Xiaomi smartphones.
As Trump skips APEC, China's Xi fills the void with message on trade - analysis
As the US retreats from Asia’s multilateral stage, China steps in. Xi Jinping embraces free trade diplomacy at APEC, signaling a shift in regional leadership.
South Korea kicks off arms fair to showcase unmanned, AI weapons
Organizers said a record 600 companies from 35 countries were scheduled to participate in the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025.
North Korea can talk to US if it stops insisting on denuclearisation, Kim says
Kim Jong Un says North Korea could resume talks with the US if Washington abandons its call for denuclearization, recalling fond memories of Trump.
Muslala urban renewal to be shown at Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism
The hard workers of Muslala have been working to make Jerusalem more sustainable, healthier, and fun. And they are ready to send that inspiring message to the world.
Trump planning South Korea visit likely to meet China's leader - CNN
White House officials said Trump’s potential Gyeongju trip is not yet finalized but is seen as a chance to secure more economic investments for the US, similar to his recent foreign visits.
South Korea vows support to Koreans arrested in US immigration raid
Over 300 employees at a Hyundai Motor company factory were detained by US immigration officers.
Korea–Israel defense ties deepen as Rafael and Hyundai Rotem ink TROPHY APS agreement at MSPO 2025
The agreement will see the two companies cooperate on the integration of Israel’s battle-proven TROPHY Active Protection System (APS) onto South Korea’s K2 Main Battle Tank.
South Korea tells China it wants to normalize ties, Yonhap reports
A high-level South Korean delegation, led by Park Byeong-seug, hopes to repair strained relations with China, as President Lee Jae Myung sends a letter to Xi Jinping.
North Korea leader Kim oversees firing of new air defense missiles, KCNA says
The report came ahead of the summit on Monday between US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
North Koreans sent to Russia working 'like slaves' - report
According to the report, Moscow is facing "labor shortages" caused by their ongoing invasion of Ukraine, to which they've reached out to Pyongyang for military support.
