A South Korean provincial governor has triggered widespread backlash after suggesting the idea of “importing” young women from overseas to address population decline. The controversial comment, made during a regional leaders’ town hall in South Jeolla Province, has reignited debate over demographic decline, gender sensitivity, and policy responses to South Korea’s falling birth rate.


South Korea: Comment On Population Crisis Sparks Outrage

South Korea Governor Sparks Outrage With ‘Importing Women’ Remark on Population Crisis

South Korea became the first country globally to enact a law to regulate AI. It has mandated labelling of deepfakes as 'AI-generated' content. 

South Korea Enacts AI Act After Deepfake Menance Shocks World 

North Korea has signaled a fresh nuclear escalation after firing multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its east coast, marking its second missile test of 2026. The launches come as South Korea, the United States, and Japan hold rapid talks to strengthen their defence posture against Pyongyang.


North Korea's Latest Missile Test Blurs Artillery-Ballistic Line

North Korea: 2nd Missile Test in 2026, Seoul-US-Japan Hold Rapid Talks

The BTS 2026 world tour has triggered massive ticket chaos in Mexico, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to ask South Korea for more BTS concerts. Mexico is now probing Ticketmaster after an intense ticket scramble driven by overwhelming fan demand.


Mexico-South Korea Ties: Sheinbaum Asks South Korea For More BTS Concerts In Mexico 

North Korea is producing enough nuclear material a year for up to 20 weapons, the South's President Lee Jae Myung said. 

South Korea's President Lee Warns of Kim's Nukes

A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for charges including obstructing attempts to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law.

South Korea: Ex- Prez Yoon Faces First Verdict; Martial Law Declaration Under Review 

The court sentenced him to five years in prison over the charges of obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant related to his martial law declaration in December 2024.

South Korea’s ousted leader Yoon gets 5 years in prison for failed martial law bid

South Korean prosecutors have asked a court in Seoul to sentence former president Yoon Suk Yeol to death for leading an insurrection after he briefly imposed martial law in late 2024. A special counsel made the request during the final hearing on the charge at the Seoul Central District Court. If convicted, South Korean law allows only two penalties for the crime: death or life imprisonment. A verdict and sentence are expected in the coming weeks, though executions have not been carried out in the country since 1997.


South Korea: Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ousted South Korean Leader Yoon 

The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival has opened in South Korea, attracting visitors from around the world to its massive frozen river near the North Korean border. The winter festival features ice fishing, barehand fishing, sledging, ice soccer and curling across a 300,000 square metre ice field. Officials say the event has become one of Asia’s biggest winter attractions, drawing over a million visitors each year.


South Korea’s Hwacheon Ice Fishing Festival Draws Global Crowds | WION

North Korea accused the South on Saturday of flying another spy drone over its territory this month, a claim that Seoul denied.

North Korea Accuses South of Another Drone Incursion

North Korea fired several ballistic missiles from its capital Pyongyang towards the sea off its east coast at around 7:50 a.m. local time on Sunday, South Korea’s military said.

South Korea Convenes Emergency Meeting as North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile

Pyongyang Fires Ballistic Missiles as S. Korean President Lee Jae-Myung Makes State Visit to China

In one of the statements, Min Joong-ki, the prosecutor in the case, after concluding the investigation said Kim abused her powers and severely undermined Korean institutions.

South Korea's former first lady took luxury bribes worth over $200,000, say prosecutors

Seoul's government convened on Friday an inter-agency meeting and confirmed a consensus among the relevant parties regarding the "reclassification of the Rodong Sinmun newspaper from special material to general material", it said in a statement.



South Korea to relax decades-old ban on North Korean state newspaper

The North Korean state media released pictures of the progress of an 8,700-tonne nuclear-powered submarine and condemned the US and South Korea nuclear submarine deal as an “offensive act” which violates the North’s security and maritime sovereignty.

North Korea condemns US-South Korea nuclear submarine deal, shows off progress on its 8,700-tonne nuclear submarine

South Korean startup Innospace failed in its bid to make history on Monday night when its Hanbit-Nano rocket crashed roughly a minute after liftoff.


South Korean Rocket Explodes Post Launch from Brazil Space Center

A new class-action lawsuit against Coupang Inc. has been filed in a US federal court, following the massive data breach of over 33 million users at Korea’s leading online retailer.


Top south Korean e-commerce firm Coupang sued in US over massive data breach

WATCH | South Korea's Innospace’s Hanbit-Nano rocket crashes minutes after historic liftoff attempt

South Korea’s presidential office is returning to the Blue House, reclaiming its historic seat of power. The move marks a symbolic and administrative shift in the country’s governance. Stay updated on South Korea politics, presidential news, and government developments.

South Korea’s Presidential Office Moves Back to Blue House

South Korea’s strict beauty standards mean baldness carries a strong stigma, especially for young people, where hair loss is often linked to ageing and affects social and professional perceptions.

‘Matter of survival’: Why South Korean president seeks government funding for hair loss treatment

South African authorities have arrested seven Kenyan nationals in connection with visa abuse after discovering them working illegally at a centre processing refugee applications for the United States. The individuals had entered South Africa on tourist visas but were found to be employed at the facility, violating their visa conditions. 

South Africa: Seven Kenyans Arrested in South Africa for Visa Violations

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South Korea: Comment On Population Crisis Sparks Outrage

South Korea Governor Sparks Outrage With ‘Importing Women’ Remark on Population Crisis

South Korea Enacts AI Act After Deepfake Menance Shocks World

North Korea's Latest Missile Test Blurs Artillery-Ballistic Line

North Korea: 2nd Missile Test in 2026, Seoul-US-Japan Hold Rapid Talks

Mexico-South Korea Ties: Sheinbaum Asks South Korea For More BTS Concerts In Mexico

South Korea's President Lee Warns of Kim's Nukes

South Korea: Ex- Prez Yoon Faces First Verdict; Martial Law Declaration Under Review

S. Korea’s ousted leader Yoon gets 5 years in prison for failed martial law bid

South Korea: Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ousted South Korean Leader Yoon

South Korea’s Hwacheon Ice Fishing Festival Draws Global Crowds | WION

South Korea’s Hwacheon Ice Fishing Festival Draws Global Crowds | WION

North Korea Accuses South of Another Drone Incursion

South Korea Convenes Emergency Meeting as North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile

Pyongyang Fires Ballistic Missiles as S. Korean President Lee Jae-Myung Makes State Visit to China

South Korea's former first lady took bribes worth over $200,000: Prosecutors

South Korea to relax decades-old ban on North Korean state newspaper

North Korea slams US-Seoul deal, shows progress on 8,700-tonne nuclear submarine

South Korean Rocket Explodes Post Launch from Brazil Space Center

Top south Korean e-commerce firm Coupang sued in US over massive data breach

WATCH | South Korea's rocket crashes minutes after historic liftoff attempt

South Korea’s Presidential Office Moves Back to Blue House

Why South Korean president seeks government funding for hair loss treatment

South Africa: Seven Kenyans Arrested in South Africa for Visa Violations