Livestreamed teen suicides: South Korea struggles to block spread
Despite mounting public worries, authorities and experts say there’s little that can be done to moderate social media.
South Korea
SK prosecutors to seek more death sentences for drug offences against minors
The prosecutor general blames the liberal party's move to curtail prosecutors' investigative power for the surge in drug crimes.
Number of foreign students at Korean colleges hits all-time high
The rebound in the figures is not only because classes are back to full operation, but also because Korean universities have been active in recruiting international students due…
South Korean president’s diplomacy yields gains, domestic results lacklustre
President Yoon’s administration has broken from the previous administration’s foreign policy strategy that tended to favour reconciliation with North Korea.
Will Jeju Island remain top destination even with ‘entry fee?’
Traveling to experience Jeju Island's natural wonders as a non-resident may soon require paying a daily entry fee of approximately $6.
Problems with the ‘Pax Americana’ revival and Seoul’s ties with China
The big question for the future is the sustainability of “Pax Americana.”
PM Kishida says his ‘heart aches’ but gives no apology for forced labour
Japan has shied away from a direct apology by sticking to a broader one for its colonial rule made in 1998, when the two countries signed it into a declaration.
North Korea leaves inter-Korean hotlines unanswered for one month
The Kim Jong-un regime has not provided any clear explanation for why it unilaterally severed all inter-Korean communication channels since April 7.
Fumio Kishida agrees with Yoon Suk Yeol to enhance security against North Korea
The two leaders also confirmed that Tokyo and Seoul will enhance the establishment of a supply chain for semiconductors by companies from both countries.
Yoon, Kishida agree on Korean inspection of Fukushima wastewater
Both leaders touted that the restored "shuttle diplomacy" has brought years-long strained relations back on track.