Why Iran and North Korea are ‘highly likely’ to revive missile and nuclear cooperation
North Korea has long been suspected of supplying missile technology to Iran and providing technical help on uranium enrichment
· Park Chan-kyong
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Newest first · UTC+11:00As the Matildas face North Korea, Kerr memories and the 2027 World Cup are on the line
The Matildas' Women's Asian Cup campaign hangs on a critical quarter-final match against North Korea in Perth on Friday. Source: AAP / Matthew Starling / SPP
· Sbsaustralia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tests new pistols with teenage daughter
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter fired pistols during an inspection of a light munitions factory, state media photos showed on Thursday, as he pushes to modernize conventional forces after years of focus on nuclear weapons.
· Kim Tong Hyung
[Graphic News] South Korea takes pride in its people: survey
A global survey of 30,000 people across 25 countries by the Pew Research Center found that sources of national pride vary widely, reflecting cultural values and political systems.
· Nam Kyung-don
Man shot by police in Bridgeport dies after ambulance delay
In this photo taken from video released by the Bridgeport Police Department, Dyshan Best looks up at Bridgeport Police officer Yoon Heo after being shot by Heo during a chase, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Bridgeport, Conn. (Bridgeport Police Department via AP)
· Dave Collins
[Moon Yewon] Delays at Incheon Airport immigration
If you visited Incheon Airport after Jan. 14, you may have noticed that the airport feels noticeably more crowded than before. While the steady growth of international travel naturally fills terminals, the most visible congestion now appears at immigration checkpoints.
· Korea Herald
'Fake family': Woman overturns 'cruel' adoption as inquiry launched
A Korean-born Australian says she struggled to remove her adoptive parents from her birth certificate. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)
· Alex Turner Cohen
South Korea: We can deter North threats if US weapons shifted to Mideast
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· Agence France-Presse
Vissel Kobe defeats FC Seoul to clinch place in AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinals
Japan’s Vissel Kobe claimed a place in the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite with a 2-1 win over FC Seoul of South Korea on Wednesday.
North Korea’s shady tactics show Matildas must be ready for more than football
Australia are no strangers to the team’s bizarre protests but they will need to keep frustrations in check in Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final
· Samantha Lewis
Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile tests with daughter — and likely heir to regime
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship, state media reported Wednesday, as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills.
· Associated Press
Para cross-country skier wins record 3rd medal for S. Korea
Para cross-country skier Kim Yun-ji captured her third medal of the ongoing Winter Paralympics in northern Italy on Wednesday.
· Yonhap
AMD's Lisa Su to visit S. Korea next week, may meet with Samsung chief
Lisa Su, the head of Advanced Micro Devices Inc., is expected to visit South Korea next week and meet with local conglomerate executives, industry sources said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
Iranian Embassy in Seoul displays banner with image of Khamenei
The Iranian Embassy in Seoul has put up a banner bearing the image of the late former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and accusing "war criminals," sources said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
Defense minister inspects S. Korea-US military exercise sites
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Wednesday inspected sites of an ongoing South Korea-US military exercise, calling for thorough preparations for the planned recovery of wartime operational command from the United States.
· Yonhap
S. Korea, Ghana leaders seek tangible cooperation on security, critical minerals
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter - DailyNews
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship, state media reported Wednesday, as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Seoul to toughen security for massive BTS comeback concert
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
South Korean president admits Seoul cannot stop US from moving military assets | South China Morning Post
Analysts say reports of US moving assets from Korean peninsula to Middle East marks shift in role of American forces stationed in South Korea.
LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI flex patent muscle
South Korea’s two leading battery makers — LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI — highlighted their patent strength at InterBattery 2026, signaling an intensifying race to secure next-generation battery technologies for emerging sectors such as energy storage systems and robotics.
· Byun Hye-jin
South Korea investigates BTS ticket scalping after nearly 1,900 illegal listings detected
South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it had identified 1,868 suspected scalping listings tied to upcoming BTS concerts in Goyang and Seoul’s Gwanghwamun area after monitoring major online resale platforms.
· Park Ga-young
Seoul says it can deter Pyongyang even if Washington transfers weapons to the Middle East
South Korea asserted on Wednesday that it was capable of deterring its northern neighbour from attacking it, even if the United States transfers military assets to the war-torn Middle East.
· Middleeasteye
Gender equality stalls as structural barriers persist, experts warn
Experts urged coordinated efforts to tackle structural discrimination that continues to shape women’s lives across society during an event hosted by the UN Women Knowledge and Partnerships Center in the Republic of Korea.
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Korean ring smuggled bulk cigarettes to Australia, making $6m in profit
South Korean customs authorities have uncovered a smuggling ring that bought cigarettes in bulk from domestic convenience stores and illegally exported them to high-priced markets such as Australia and New Zealand, generating about 10 billion won ($6.78 million) in profit.
· Park Han-na
Jamsil mega convention center, dome stadium set for 2032 completion
A 3.3 trillion-won ($2.2 billion) sports and convention complex featuring South Korea’s largest domed baseball stadium is planned for completion in Seoul by 2032 after the city finalized long-delayed negotiations for the Jamsil Sports and MICE Complex redevelopment.
· Choi Jeong-yoon
RBW acquires 257 Entertainment through WM, adds boy band Xlov
Korean entertainment company RBW, the agency behind girl groups Mamamoo and Oh My Girl, said Tuesday that it acquired 257 Entertainment through its subsidiary WM Entertainment as part of efforts to strengthen its global expansion strategy.
· Lee Jung-joo
Senior US diplomat to discuss alliance issues in Seoul
Michael DeSombre, the US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, is scheduled to visit South Korea on Wednesday for talks on a range of alliance issues, officials said.
· Choi He-suk
Seoul shares up for 2nd day on bargain hunting amid Iran woes
South Korean stocks finished higher for the second straight session Wednesday as investors hunted for bargains amid the market's recent volatility caused by the US-Iran war. The local currency rose against the greenback.
· Yonhap
Philips Evnia & HUFS C&T Launch New Esports Lab to Power the Future of Gaming Education
SEOUL, South Korea, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 5, 2026, Philips monitors officially signed a donation agreement with HUFS C&T and held the grand inauguration ceremony for the Philips Evnia Esports Lab. This collaboration aims to provide students in esports-related majors with a practical platform throug…
· PRNEWSWIRE
US Senate Democrats warn Trump policies unsettling South Korea-US alliance
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Mirae Asset Securities launches first global pension desk
Mirae Asset Securities said it will launch the industry’s first dedicated service center for global companies in Korea’s rapidly expanding retirement pension market.
· Lee Han-gyoul
S. Korea, Ghana leaders meet to broaden cooperation on maritime security, climate
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Patriots, THAAD allegedly shipped to Middle East. Is South Korea safe without them?
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combin…
· Hwang Joo-young
Ruling party seeks parliamentary probe into 'politically motivated' indictments
The Democratic Party of Korea on Wednesday submitted a formal request for a parliamentary probe into what it claims to be politically motivated indictments through the manipulation of evidence in seven criminal cases against liberal figures.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Differentiated electricity pricing gains traction but raises regional concerns
South Korea’s plan to introduce regionally differentiated electricity prices is raising concerns that inland provinces and public utilities in the greater Seoul area could face higher power costs, as the government pushes ahead with reforms to ease regional imbalances in energy supply.
· Lim Jae-seong
Starbucks Korea first globally to fund graduate degrees for staff
Starbucks Korea said Wednesday it has expanded its employee scholarship program to cover master’s and doctoral degrees, becoming the first Starbucks market globally to offer graduate-level tuition support.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Hyundai Motor tops Volkswagen in profit for first time
Hybrid pivot, flexible production lift Korean auto giant to global No. 2
· Ahn Sung-mi
[Photo News] BTS’ RM backs Korean art catalog
A new catalog highlighting Korean paintings preserved in major museums around the world has been published with support from RM of BTS.
· Park Ga-young
Once criticized, Korea now helps end dog slaughter abroad
Two long-running dog slaughter and meat-selling businesses in Indonesia have been shut down, marking what activists say is the first overseas application of South Korea’s dog meat industry transition model.
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Who's running to become next Seoul mayor?
The race for Seoul mayor, the most high-profile of local government posts, remains clouded less than three months before the election. From the ruling bloc, several big names as well as relative unknowns have declared their bids, while the incumbent Seoul mayor and other conservative heavyweights are still weighing …
· Son Ji-hyoung
Rights watchdog urges broader stimulus aid for foreign residents
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea said Wednesday that it had advised the interior minister and other relevant officials to expand eligibility for government relief payments, including the so-called “consumption coupons for livelihood recovery,” to cover more foreign residents.
· Lee Seung-ku
Jeju Air crash: South Korean auditor says ministry prioritised cost over safety
The audit said the transport ministry allowed 14 non-compliant localiser structures at eight airports to reduce earthwork costs
· Reuters
Musinsa Standard global sales jump 162% on overseas demand
Korean fashion platform Musinsa said Wednesday its casualwear brand Musinsa Standard is rapidly expanding its overseas customer base, driven by surging global sales.
· Jeon Ji-woo
‘Minimalistic in very extreme way’: Sharon Eyal brings ‘Jakie’ to Seoul
Seoul Metropolitan Ballet opens season with double bill 'Bliss & Jakie'
· Hwang Dong-hee
Kim supervises destroyer cruise missile test amid Seoul-Washington drills
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Hasty redeployment of US missiles from South Korea to Middle East leaves Seoul rattled
South Korea’s president has sought to reassure the public that the country is able to deter threats from the North
· Justinmccurry
Medicube to sponsor Coachella in first for Korean beauty
Korean beauty company APR said Tuesday its flagship brand Medicube will participate as an official sponsor of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, aiming to strengthen its global presence and promote K-beauty to international audiences.
· Jeon Ji-woo
China and North Korea to resume passenger train service after six-year halt - DailyNews
Passenger trains between China and North Korea will resume service on Thursday, reviving a transport link that was shuttered for six years due to the pandemic, China’s rail operator said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
CICI to host news carousel competition
The Corea Image Communication Institute said Wednesday it will host a news carousel competition from March 10 to May 10 under themes including the future of Korean traditional and contemporary culture and the competitiveness of K-content in the AI era.
· Hong Yoo
NCSoft to acquire German mobile game company JustPlay
Korean gaming powerhouse to invest $202 million in European mobile game platform
· Kan Hyeong-woo