S Korean prosecutors to seek arrest warrant for key figure in corruption-laden property scandal
The scandal has received intense media coverage amid questions about its potential impact on Lee and next year's presidential election.
South Korea
Slowing the rise in Seoul home prices
The Moon Jae-in administration has tried a series of measures to control rising housing prices. None have worked.
Police investigating cyberattack against dating app for wealthy users
The GoldSpoon app, which has 130,000 users, found evidence of unauthorised access to its internal network.
Lee Jae-myung becomes final presidential candidate for ruling party
After the results was released, Lee said he would complete the “change and reform” demanded by the people.
‘Squid Game’ sensation spreads to Korean content creators
The international craze is inspiring parodies and other shows throughout the South Korean entertainment industry.
Korean Air’s acquisition of Asian Airlines on a bumpy road
The takeover would give birth to one of the world’s ten biggest airlines.
IPOs highlight imminent successions at Korean chaebol
Market watchers perceive the moves as a chance to give cash-hungry siblings options to solidify legitimate control over the family-owned conglomerates.
No immediate Moon-Kishida summit in sight
President Moon Jae-in held no summit with Kishida’s predecessor, Yoshihide Suga, during his one-year tenure.
Many South Koreans feel they are ‘living’ the Squid Game
The South Korean thriller Squid Game exposes many harsh realities faced by its people.
North and South Korea restore hotlines after 55 days
Pyongyang urged Seoul to fulfill its "tasks" but did not specify what they were.