South Korea is witnessing a tourism boom as Chinese travelers increasingly skip Japan and choose Seoul as their destination. This surge is influenced by factors such as travel policies, affordability, and cultural attractions. Watch to explore why South Korea is becoming the top choice for Chinese tourists.

South Korea Tourism: Chinese Tourists Skip Japan, Seoul Sees Tourism Boom 

A South Korean court has ruled that a spouse cannot be compelled to donate an organ, even in life-or-death circumstances, after a man sued his wife for “malicious abandonment” when she refused to donate part of her liver. Judges cited coercion and verbal abuse, reaffirming bodily autonomy as paramount. The case has sparked widespread debate on social media, raising difficult questions about consent, marriage, and where love ends and obligation begins.


South Korean man sues wife for refusing liver donation; court backs wife's bodily autonomy 

 South Korea's military announced that two Chinese and seven Russian military aircraft briefly entered the air-defense identification zone (ADIZ) of the country. Watch this report for more details!


Seoul: Russian, Chinese warplanes intruded air defence zone 

A woman in South Korea has been jailed for four years after she pretended to be pregnant with Son Heung-min’s baby and demanded millions to stay quiet. Another person involved in the threats was also sentenced.


Woman jailed for blackmailing Son Heung-Min over fake pregnancy claim

Yoon supporters claimed Beijing had infiltrated protests, funded his impeachment campaign and manipulated online opinion ahead of the June snap election that brought opposition leader Lee Jae Myung to power.

How anti-China disinformation shaped South Korea's year of crisis

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has expressed a desire to apologize to North Korea for alleged actions taken by his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol, including the dispatch of drones and propaganda leaflets across the border. Lee cited concerns that such an apology could be politicized domestically but emphasized his intention to help reduce inter-Korean tensions.

South Korea Leader Considers Apology for Predecessor's Actions

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea

South Korean authorities said, a wildfire in Yangyang, Gangwon province, has been fully contained, after overnight evacuations in the country’s northeast. South Korea issued a level 1 forest fire response alert and evacuated hundreds of residents.


Korea Forest Service Mobilizes 26 Helicopters at Daybreak for Fire Response 

On Thursday (Nov 20), the coast guard opened a formal investigation. They arrested the first officer and an Indonesian crew member on suspicion of serious negligence. 

South Korean ferry with 267 aboard runs aground after helmsman reportedly distracted by phone

A passenger ferry carrying 267 people ran aground off the southwestern coast of South Korea near Sinan Island. All passengers and crew were safely rescued with no serious injuries reported. The 26,546-ton vessel struck submerged rocks, causing damage to its bow but no flooding.


South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 267 people ran aground near an uninhabited island off the southwestern coast, with all aboard safely rescued. The 26,546-ton vessel, traveling from Jeju Island to Mokpo, struck submerged rocks prompting a swift rescue involving coast guard vessels and aircraft. Though the ferry sustained damage at the bow, no flooding occurred, and there were no serious injuries reported. 

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries 

North Korea has strongly criticized the recent agreement between South Korea and the United States on nuclear-powered submarines. Officials warn that the deal could heighten regional tensions and even trigger a global arms race.

North Korea Condemns US-South Korea Nuclear Submarine Deal

South Korea's government has announced that it has finalised an agreement to build nuclear-powered submarines in partnership with the United States. The US has approved the "attack submarines" and agreed to cooperate in sourcing fuel, according to a fact sheet released by the White House 

North Korea says Seoul-US submarine deal to trigger 'nuclear domino' effect

Nearly 550,000 students across South Korea are appearing for the Suneung, or College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), a marathon 12-hour exam that halts the nation, decides careers, and shapes futures.

World's longest exam: 550,000 students across South Korea appear for Suneung today

South Korea:  A major move from south Korea, the country is preparing to launch a new securities exchange with a twist. The planned bourse aims to attract younger, tech-savvy traders by offering fractional units of -Pop music copyrights, essentially turning pop culture into tradable tokens. 


South Korea: Investors Can Now Buy Fractional Shares of K-pop Revenues 

Five workers remain trapped after a power plant collapsed in South Korea. Emergency rescue teams are racing against time to save them. Witness the unfolding rescue efforts and stay updated on this developing story.

South Korea Plant Collapse: Rescue Teams Rush to Collapsed Power Plant in South Korea | WION 

South Korea: Seven feared trapped after a power plant collapses. Watch the video to know more on this!

South Korea: Seven feared trapped after a power plant collapses 

South Korea has warned that North Korea is fully prepared to conduct another nuclear test, awaiting only a final decision from leader Kim Jong Un. Intelligence sources indicate that Pyongyang has completed all necessary preparations at its nuclear test site. This move comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing military drills between South Korea, the United States, and Japan. A potential test would mark North Korea’s first in years, escalating fears of a new security crisis in East Asia.


South Korea warns North Korea ready for 7th nuclear test

#Gravitas In a recent bilateral meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung, Xi presented a pair of Xiaomi smartphones to his counterpart.

China Picks Homegrown Xiaomi Smartphones for Diplomatic Gifts

U.S. and South Korea Discuss Nuclear Submarine, Defense Cooperation

South Korea hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping as he meets with regional leaders, aiming to address and potentially ease long-standing tensions in diplomatic and economic relations. The visit highlights efforts to rekindle fraught ties amid regional security concerns and trade disputes.


South Korea hosts Xi Jinping as Chinese leader rekindles fraught ties

Leaders of 21 Asian and Pacific Rim nations are to set to wrap up their annual economic forum on Saturday after President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a temporary truce on their trade war, generating relief around the world.


APEC summit: APEC closes with call for stronger regional trade unity 

APEC: At the 2025 APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held their first official meeting.


APEC: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi﻿ Meets S Korean President for Historic Bilateral Talks

APEC 2025: At the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held in Gyeongju﻿, South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi﻿ met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung﻿ in their first formal bilateral discussions. 


APEC: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi﻿ Meets South Korean President Lee Jae Myung﻿ for Bilateral Talks

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South Korea Tourism: Chinese Tourists Skip Japan, Seoul Sees Tourism Boom

South Korean man sues wife for refusing liver donation; court backs wife's bodily autonomy

Seoul: Russian, Chinese warplanes intruded air defence zone

Woman jailed for blackmailing Son Heung-Min over fake pregnancy claim

How anti-China disinformation shaped South Korea's year of crisis

South Korea Leader Considers Apology for Predecessor's Actions

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea

Korea Forest Service Mobilizes 26 Helicopters at Daybreak for Fire Response

South Korean ferry with 267 aboard runs aground after helmsman...

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

North Korea Condemns US-South Korea Nuclear Submarine Deal

North Korea says Seoul-US submarine deal to trigger 'nuclear domino' effect

World's longest exam: 550,000 students across South Korea appear for Suneung today

South Korea: Investors Can Now Buy Fractional Shares of K-pop Revenues

South Korea Plant Collapse: Rescue Teams Rush to Collapsed Power Plant in South Korea | WION

South Korea: Seven feared trapped after a power plant collapses

South Korea warns North Korea ready for 7th nuclear test

China Picks Homegrown Xiaomi Smartphones for Diplomatic Gifts

U.S. and South Korea Discuss Nuclear Submarine, Defense Cooperation

South Korea hosts Xi Jinping as Chinese leader rekindles fraught ties

APEC summit: APEC closes with call for stronger regional trade unity

APEC: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Meets S Korean President for Historic Bilateral Talks

APEC: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Meets South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for Bilateral Talks

south korea

South Korea Tourism: Chinese Tourists Skip Japan, Seoul Sees Tourism Boom

South Korean man sues wife for refusing liver donation; court backs wife's bodily autonomy

Seoul: Russian, Chinese warplanes intruded air defence zone

Woman jailed for blackmailing Son Heung-Min over fake pregnancy claim

How anti-China disinformation shaped South Korea's year of crisis

South Korea Leader Considers Apology for Predecessor's Actions

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea

Korea Forest Service Mobilizes 26 Helicopters at Daybreak for Fire Response

South Korean ferry with 267 aboard runs aground after helmsman...

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

North Korea Condemns US-South Korea Nuclear Submarine Deal

North Korea says Seoul-US submarine deal to trigger 'nuclear domino' effect

World's longest exam: 550,000 students across South Korea appear for Suneung today

South Korea: Investors Can Now Buy Fractional Shares of K-pop Revenues

South Korea Plant Collapse: Rescue Teams Rush to Collapsed Power Plant in South Korea | WION

South Korea: Seven feared trapped after a power plant collapses

South Korea warns North Korea ready for 7th nuclear test

China Picks Homegrown Xiaomi Smartphones for Diplomatic Gifts

U.S. and South Korea Discuss Nuclear Submarine, Defense Cooperation

South Korea hosts Xi Jinping as Chinese leader rekindles fraught ties

APEC summit: APEC closes with call for stronger regional trade unity

APEC: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi﻿ Meets S Korean President for Historic Bilateral Talks

APEC: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi﻿ Meets South Korean President Lee Jae Myung﻿ for Bilateral Talks

APEC: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Meets S Korean President for Historic Bilateral Talks

APEC: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Meets South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for Bilateral Talks