Will Korea lower juvenile offender age for the first time in 70 years?
Safety concerns clash with child rights as Korea begins reviewing age of criminal responsibility
· Choi Jeong-yoon
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Canada mulls split submarine deal in Korea-Germany rivalry
Ottawa may divide $44b fleet renewal between Hanwha Ocean-led Korean bid, Germany’s TKMS
· Ahn Sung-mi
Bill for $350b investment in US sees progress
The legislative process needed for South Korea's $350 billion US investment plan regained momentum Wednesday, with rival parties agreeing to move ahead and leave behind the drawn-out gridlock.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Ukraine war likely to shape North Korean drone development: report
North Korean military forces are gaining unprecedented experience in uncrewed aerial warfare through the ongoing war in Ukraine, exposure that is likely to influence Pyongyang’s future drone development and production, according to a new analysis by a Washington-based research group.
· Jung Min-kyung
Korean Air chief calls for unity as Asiana merger nears
Hanjin Group Chair Walter Cho has reiterated the historic importance of ushering a new era for Korean Air as South Korea’s largest air carrier gears up for the merger with the country’s second-largest carrier, Asiana.
· Kan Hyeong-woo
East Asia | South China Morning Post
North Korea unveils image of Kim’s daughter firing rifle at shooting rangeSpeculation has mounted that Kim Jong-un is grooming his daughter – believed to be named Kim Ju-ae and about 13 years old – as his successor.
BlackRock takes 5% stake in HLB amid FDA review
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has become the second-largest shareholder of Korean biotechnology firm HLB, amid the US Food and Drug Administration's review of its liver cancer drug.
· Kan Hyeong-woo
LS ramps up rare earth, battery materials value chain
LS Group is expanding its rare earth and battery materials businesses as it seeks to strengthen South Korea’s position in advanced industrial materials and supply chains.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Eximbank backs Philippine nuclear project with KHNP, Meralco
The Export-Import Bank of Korea said Wednesday it has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and Manila Electric Company to support nuclear power development in the Philippines.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Yoon Suk Yeol's appellate trial commences for obstructing arrest
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol's appellate trial for resisting arrest last year begins Tuesday, with the first hearing scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Seoul High Court.
· Yoon Min-sik
Global stock markets tumble as Trump bid to avert oil crisis in strait of Hormuz fails to reassure
South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index leads Asian market sell-off, despite Donald Trump’s suggestion that US Navy could protect vessels moving through vital strait of Hormuz
· Callum Jones
Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post
Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.
Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post
Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.
Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post
Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.
Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post
Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.
Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post
Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.
Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post
Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for March 6-8
Check out three-Michelin-starred Amber’s refreshed look, Shake Shack’s limited-time Korean-French menu, and Marmo Bistro’s brunch with a Parisian vibe
· Grace Brewer
Why Dizon wants Japanese, Korean consultants for Kennon roadworks
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· Mia Gonzalez
KNU to become first Korean public university to launch overseas franchise program
Partnership with Vietnam's FPT University will allow local students to earn KNU degrees without studying in Korea
· Lee Seung-ku
For Tino Sehgal, art lives in encounters between people
Tino Sehgal invites visitors into art that exists only in the moment at Leeum Museum of Art in Hannam-dong, Seoul
· Park Yuna
Navy chief penalized for his role in Yoon's martial law
South Korea's Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kang Dong-gil has been subjected to administrative action for his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's imposition of martial law in December 2024.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Culture: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
In Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’. The Art of Sarah proves itNetflix’s The Art of Sarah, following a woman running a counterfeit empire, is a harsh reflection of South Korea’s luxe goods fixation.
Drug-laced drink killing suspect qualifies as psychopath: police
A 22-year-old woman accused of drugging and killing two men in a series of motel encounters in Seoul meets the clinical critera to beconsidered a psychopath, police said Wednesday, as investigators examine whether the crimes were premeditated.
· Park Han-na
Korean stocks plunge 8%, circuit breakers triggered
South Korean shares plunged more than 8 percent on Wednesday, prompting the stock exchange to temporarily halt trading on the benchmark Kospi and secondary Kosdaq markets, as risk-averse sentiment intensified following US-Israel strikes on Iran.
· Im Eun-byel
KEF releases English guide to Korea’s business climate
The Korea Enterprises Federation said Wednesday it has published an English-language booklet titled “2026 Business Environment and Labor Market in Korea,” aimed at enhancing global understanding of the country’s economic and labor policies.
· Jeon Ji-woo
'No Other Choice' just crossed $10m in the US. But it's not nearly Korea's top-grossing film there
Park Chan-wook sets a career record at North American box office, while a faith-based animation sits squarely atop the all-time chart
· Moon Ki-hoon
Youngone Group tops $100m in World Vision donations
Youngone Group said Wednesday it held a plaque unveiling ceremony at World Vision’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, to commemorate its cumulative donations surpassing $100 million.
· No Kyung-min
Seoul shares award-winning AI sex crime detection tool for free across South Korea
The technology uses 24-hour real-time monitoring to identify unlawful sexual images and videos, request their removal and block re-uploads
· The Korea Times
KOSPI opens sharply lower following over 7% dip amid Middle East tension
Seoul shares opened sharply lower Wednesday following a 7 percent plunge a session earlier amid escalating woes over ongoing US-led air strikes on Iran.
· Yonhap
Industrial output down 1.3% in Jan.; consumption, investment gain ground
South Korea's industrial output dipped from a month earlier in January amid a slowdown in manufacturing production, particularly semiconductors, while private consumption and facility investment went up, government data showed Wednesday.
· Yonhap
Red alert: the best photos of the rare blood moon total lunar eclipse – in pictures
View image in fullscreenThe moon rises above Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea. Photograph: Jintak Han/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenThe celestial phenomenon over the Mediterranean Sea in Limassol, Cyprus.Photograph: Petros Karadjias/APShareView image in fullscreenThe total lunar ecl…
HD Construction Equipment Unveils Next-Generation Models at CONEXPO 2026, Accelerating Expansion into Advanced Markets
SEOUL, South Korea, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HD Construction Equipment, the intermediary holding company of HD Hyundai's construction equipment business, will be introducing nine Next Generation models to North America, the world's largest construction equipment arena, through its two well-established and disti…
· PRNEWSWIRE
Deputy Minister to enhance foreign employment opportunities in Korea - DailyNews
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra concluded the visit to Korea from February 21 to 27, engaging in a series of meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in the field of foreign employment.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Ex-Seoul councilor, lawmaker arrested for alleged bribery
Former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung and National Assembly Rep. Kang Sun-woo were arrested Tuesday, after a court issued arrest warrants for the two on bribery allegations.
· Yoon Min-sik
[단독] 미 전쟁부 "주한미군 한반도 방위태세 유지"…중동 전개 여부는 "확인 불가"
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
Pentagon declines comment on USFK shift to Middle East, reaffirms Korea focus
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
23 South Koreans evacuate from Iran to Turkmenistan
Twenty-three South Koreans staying in Iran safely evacuated to Turkmenistan on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry said, as Seoul steps up efforts to assist Korean nationals amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
· Jung Min-kyung
WATCH: Marcos welcomes SKorea's Lee Jae Myung to Malacañang
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Tuesday afternoon welcome South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung to Malacañang shortly after they arrived in Manila for a two-day State Visit. Marcos, members of his Cabinet, and other officials accorded them arrival hono…
· The Manila Times
Seoul, Manila broaden ties beyond defense to nuclear energy, 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
Foreign sell-offs of S. Korean stocks hit record high in Feb.: data
Foreign investors sold a record high amount of South Korean stocks in February amid woes over artificial intelligence and dimmed hopes for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, data showed Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Women’s Asian Cup: China sweep aside Bangladesh in winning start to title defence
Wang Shuang and Zhang Rui strikes enough to see off tournament debutants. North Korea beat Uzbekistan in early game
· Reuters
Korean, Philippine leaders meet on 77th anniversary of diplomatic ties
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
Unpacking the SEA-blings and Knetz feud
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· sgo0364
K-pop
The spat has triggered some Southeast Asian fans to call for a K-pop boycott
South Korea allows Google to access high-precision map data after years of limits | South China Morning Post
Google must process map data on locally based servers and can only export data that have been pre-approved by the government.
Iran’s women’s team decline to sing national anthem before Asian Cup tie
Players silent before loss to South Korea in Australia
· Tom Garry
Global stock markets slump amid Iran war as gas and oil prices rise
FTSE 100 on track for its worst day in 11 months, while Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi also fall
· Juliakollewe, Graemewearden
Marcos welcomes SKorean President Lee Jae Myung to Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Tuesday afternoon welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung to Malacañang who arrived in Manila for a two-day State Visit.
· Kristina Maralit
Klook's Spring Readiness Index shows how Asia's travelers are preparing for spring travel across Japan, South Korea, and Mainland China
SINGAPORE, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Klook, a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, unveils its Spring Readiness Index. This index serves as a seasonal pulse-check, an extension to Klook's broader Travel Pulse[1] annual research that offers a real-time view of how travelers are preparing for…
· PRNEWSWIRE