Universities in Asia now a hot choice
A range of factors contributed to the shift, including geographic proximity, affordability and safety, experts said.
South Korea
Winds, rain, snow and hail sweep across South Korea
The sharp drop was caused by a mass of cold air descending from the northwest, which clashed with warmer southern air to create a zone of intense atmospheric instability.
Criminal trial for ousted South Korean president Yoon to begin behind closed doors
Mr. Yoon becomes fifth ex-president to stand criminal trial as a defendant.
In 3rd run for president, Lee Jae-myung, ex-leader of Democratic Party of Korea, casts self as champion of people
In a 10-minute video clip released by the Lee campaign, the former Democratic Party leader presented himself as a champion of the people, vowing to tackle income inequality and…
Will defence cost renegotiation become Seoul’s tariff tradeoff?
A senior official of the Prime Minister's Office said that Seoul was not seeking a package deal that would encompass tariffs and costs related to the stationing of some 28,000 US…
South Korea’s ex-first couple to take 11 pets when they move out of presidential residence on Friday
Before moving to the presidential residence, the couple, who does not have children, had seven pets—four dogs and three cats. The most recent addition came in December 2022, a…
Adoptees urge new investigation and justice after South Korea confirms adoption abuses
'This is no longer just a matter for investigation. It’s a matter for prosecution,' says adoptee group leader.
Tariff blow sinks South Korean stocks, clouds growth outlook
The plunge comes two days after a sidecar — a five-minute halt on program trading — was activated on Kospi 200 futures on April 7, as the Kospi fell below 2,400.
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung steps down as Democratic Party head in presidential bid
Rep. Lee Jae-myung stepped down Wednesday as the chair of the Democratic Party of Korea, hinting toward his widely anticipated presidential bid. The Democratic Party's rules…
April in Seoul a time for classical music
Classical music takes center stage in Seoul this month with two standout festivals: the Seoul Arts Center’s Orchestra Festival and the Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music.