Heavy rain batters South Korea’s midsection
At least four people were killed as torrential rain battered parts of Gyeonggi Province and Chungcheong from early Wednesday to Thursday morning, according to local reports…
Lee Si-jin
Former South Korean president Yoon is detained, so why can’t special counsel question him?
For now, Mr Yoon’s status as a high-profile detainee appears to be shielding him from coercive interrogation — a legal gray area the special counsel has yet to resolve.
Detained former South Korean president Yoon skips hearing as court battle escalates, probe deepens
Yoon's attorneys argued that he submitted a notice of absence before the hearing, citing health reasons and that it was not appropriate for him to attend the trial just hours…
Fewer unmarried young South Koreans living at home aspire to work, report finds
The Korea Labor Institute identified resting, education and child care as the top three reasons for youth economic inactivity over the past decade.
Probe of South Korean ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee kicks off with Sambu stock manipulation case
The special counsel team on July 3 searched the headquarters of Sambu Construction, a midsized South Korean builder, marking the first step in a probe into one of several…
Seoul’s 1st water bus offers scenic commute, but challenges remain
The W150 billion transit promises a refreshing rush hour escape, but poor connectivity, engine noise, and a hot cabin take the shine off.
First blue-collar pick for South Korea’s labour chief draws praise — and fears of union sway
Mr. Kim Young-hoon's appointment as Labour Minister highlighted the growing debate over labour representation at the top levels of policymaking.
What to expect from three special probes targeting South Korean President Yoon, wife
While the prosecution and police previously conducted investigations into the same matters, critics, including then-opposition Democratic Party of Korea lawmakers, accused those…
Special prosecutor starts choosing team to investigate South Korean ex-first lady
Prosecutor Min is set to look into allegations surrounding Kim, which include stock price manipulation, acceptance of a luxury bag and interference in Assembly election…
Back in power, South Korea’s liberals push prosecution reform
South Korea is the only democracy in the world where prosecutors wield both investigative and indictment powers — a structure critics say renders the institution virtually…