South Korea’s Defence Counterintelligence Command to disband after 49 years
The unit isbelieved to have been deeply involved in supporting former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s aborted martial law scheme in 2024.
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Is South Korea ready for an era of ageing drivers?
A deadly traffic accident, where a taxi driver in his late 70s allegedly drove onto a sidewalk in one of Seoul’s busiest districts, is sharpening attention on how South Korea…
Joint operation nabs suspected ringleader behind South Korean student’s death in Cambodia
The 42-year-old suspect was arrested in Thailand as Korean and Thai officials collaborate.
Hopes rise for Hallyu thaw, but K-pop remains wary of China expansion
Despite renewed diplomatic signals after President Lee Jae-myung's China visit, industry sentiment remains cautious, citing ambiguity on China’s policy stance and growing…
Number of short-term foreign visitors involved in scams in Japan triples
According to a tally by the National Police Agency, the breakdown of the 59 individuals by country and region are: 34 were from Malaysia, 22 from China and Taiwan, and one each…
Acting US ambassador departs Seoul post amid speculation of new Korea affairs assignment
Former acting US ambassador Kevin Kim’s early departure, which had been anticipated since the envoy left Korea for the Christmas holiday, nonetheless underscores continuing…
Power without restraint: The Korea Herald
US President Donald Trump’s Venezuela gamble exposes new risks for Korea’s security and energy.
How expensive is a lifetime of Korean health care?
A report released Wednesday estimated that, as of 2023, average lifetime medical expenditure per person reached 246.56 million won.
The true success of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
The movie illustrates that those who are biased, who are self-righteous, and who are preoccupied with political revenge are wrong, the writer asserts.
Korean words ‘ramyeon,’ ‘ajumma’ enter Oxford English Dictionary
The additions mark the second consecutive year that Korean-derived terms have been incorporated into the dictionary.