Fact-checking US President Trump’s tariff claim about South Korea. What are his real motives?
Mr. Trump's exaggeration seen as strategic move to pressure South Korea on trade and security.
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Controversial YouTuber Johnny Somali pleads guilty to all charges in Seoul court
The 24-year-old faced public backlash last year in South Korea for his videos showing him kissing a "comfort woman" statue, which represent victims of wartime sexual slavery,…
After Korean dramas, is Netflix coming for TV variety shows?
Netflix’s "Screwballs," widely regarded as the successor to Korean Broadcasting System's variety show "Beat Coin," has joined the list as one of the most popular Korean…
South Korean government’s U-turn on medical school quotas leaves students, parents reeling
Students preparing for medical school now face an unpredictable admissions landscape, with quotas potentially fluctuating between 3,058 and 5,058 spots, depending on the outcome…
Impact of impeached South Korean President Yoon’s release: The Korea Herald
Yoon’s release on March 8 marked a critical moment for the country's ongoing political crisis, even though it is unclear whether it could affect the outcome of the final…
South Korea to host APEC 2025 with focus on AI, demographic shifts
APEC’s First Senior Officials' Meeting brings 2,000 participants, including US, China, Russia, and Taiwan.
South Korea’s main opposition demands top prosecutor’s resignation over President Yoon’s release
For the second day on Sunday, the Democratic Party leadership asked all of its 170 lawmakers to take to the streets of central Seoul, urging the Constitutional Court to swiftly…
Outdated gender roles keep South Korea’s wage gap stubbornly high: labor union survey
The figure is the largest among OECD nations at 31.2 percent, according to a new survey.
Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho faces backlash over Blackpink comment
Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho is facing criticism from fans of Blackpink's Lisa after he did not include the name of the Thai star while naming Blackpink members in a recent…
Accidental fighter jet bombing in South Korea leaves 29 injured, including 15 civilians
Pilot error is suspected to have caused the accidental bombing as one of the pilots of the jets entered the wrong target coordinates prior to takeoff, according to another Air…