South Korea ex-president Yoon faces 10-year term as prosecutors press appeal
In January, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced Yoon to five years in prison, half of the term sought by prosecutors.
Lim Jae-seong
Rain, wind to shorten South Korea’s cherry blossom season this weekend
Rain is expected to begin Friday night and spread nationwide from the south by around midday Saturday, bringing stronger winds to southern regions.
Impact of Middle East war hits Korea’s medical sector
South Korea’s medical sector is heavily dependent on oil-based materials, particularly plastics. Products ranging from syrup bottles and disinfectant packaging to sterilized…
Fight to face past intensifies at last camptown detention centre for Korean sex workers
Last remaining trace of a decades-long system shows how women near US bases were detained and controlled under state oversight.
Should free subway rides for South Korea’s senior citizens be limited? Debate resurfaces amid rising costs
The debate is particularly acute in Seoul, where losses tied to the program are mounting.
What foreign voters should know about Korea’s local elections
Thousands of foreign residents in South Korea will be eligible to vote in the June 3 local elections, a little-known right that comes with strict legal responsibilities.
Why did Jeju soccer fans hold anti-racism placards before match?
On Sunday, fans also chanted the name of Brazilian Italo Moreira Barcelos, a midfielder who plays in the K League 1. After being sent off for rough play in a March 1 match against…
Why hasn’t South Korea ended overseas adoption?
Criticism has persisted over abuses in overseas adoption, including allegations that children were sent abroad using fabricated paperwork to secure financial incentives. Adopted…
6 hours on screens, 1 hour outdoors: South Korean teens shrug, parents worry
This reveals a significant imbalance in daily physical activity, according to a state research report.
South Korean schools strain to support students with international backgrounds
This raises concerns about whether Korean schools are equipped to help them adapt to the curriculum.