Korea, Laos friendship groups pledge stronger cooperation in 2025
The meeting highlighted the achievements of their collaboration over the past year, focusing on contributions to development in Laos, particularly in education, public health,…
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President Yoon denies insurrection charges: confidant
President Yoon Suk Yeol rejected allegations of insurrection over his short-lived martial law declaration on Dec. 3, his confidant told reporters Wednesday, stressing that the…
Politics and YouTube in Korea: Intertwined and dangerous
Many suspect that Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol’s actions were influenced by far-right extremist YouTube channels, which have long propagated election fraud conspiracy theories, including…
South Korean acting president Han vetoes 6 contentious bills
Mr. Han Duck-soo exercises veto power despite growing threats of impeachment from main opposition.
Lights, camera, annyeong: How comedian brought Korean dialogue to Nollywood
Kemi Ikuseedun's debut film, "My Sunshine," is a high school-based romance that blends the emotional charm of a classic K-drama with the vibrant culture of Nigeria. Released on…
Seoul vows to restore market credibility amid political turmoil
Seoul to 'proactively' gear up for potential nuclear talks under Trump, top Finance Minister Choi says. He also reassured that South Korea will demonstrate strong determination to…
Martial law, treason, insurrection: When news suddenly felt like foreign language
Terms that once seemed confined to history books and law textbooks suddenly crossed over into daily news. The vocabulary felt foreign to many young Koreans, while the exact…
Political uncertainty weighs on Korea’s credit rating
The political uncertainty will remain a liability for the country, according to a senior executive at Moody’s, although lawmakers' move to unseat the president prevented a…
Yoon impeachment trial’s presiding justice under spotlight
Jeong is widely regarded as a conservative, and some critics have suggested that the trial could lean in Yoon’s favor.
Cold snap to hit South Korea from Wednesday
Temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius are set to continue until the end of December.