South Korea's parliament recently has passed a bill for a new, independent investigation into the 2022 Halloween crush in the capital, Seoul, that killed more than 150 people. Watch to know more.

South Korea to Probe in 2022 Halloween tragedy

Voting has concluded in South Korea's parliamentary elections and a major blow to president Yoon Suk Yeol South Korea's liberal opposition block is expected to strengthen its majority in the country's 300-member Parliament.

South Korean elections 2024: Opposition Bloc's big victory

South Korea is preparing for legislative elections on April 10, which will determine the composition of its 300-member National Assembly. Watch to know more.

Election preparations underway in South Korea, voters to cast their ballot for 300 NA seats

South Koreans are set to vote for a new 300-member parliament on Wednesday. This year's election is widely viewed as a referendum on conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was inaugurated two years ago for a single five-year term. Yoon is dealing with a low approval rating, increased costs, a weeklong strike by medical doctors, and public criticism of his leadership approach. Watch to know more.

South Korea's parliamentary election 2024: South Korean voters to elect 300-member parliament on wed

South Koreans are feeling the pinch at the grocery store. Inflation, especially for fresh produce, is on the rise. A recent survey shows consumer confidence is down, with worries about higher food prices hitting a five-month high.

Survey shows inflation worry at a five month-high

South Korean & U.S. militaries kicked off their spring drills. The allies seek to better counter N. Korea's nuclear & missile threats. The Freedom Shield exercises are set for March 4-14.

South Korea & US begin large military drills

Heavy snowfall has blanketed the South Korean capital Seoul. After more than 8 centimeters of snow was dumped on Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi province. Cold temperatures and strong winds are forecast to persist in the region.

Snow blankets South Korea, disrupts traffic

An American F-16 fighter jet experienced an in-flight emergency over the West Coast of South Korea and crashed early on Wednesday. The pilot was rescued, said the United States Air Force unit stationed in the country.

Another F-16 Fighting Falcon crashes off South Korea's west coast, third  crash since May 2023

Breaking an eight-year silence, South Korea and Japan have resumed high-level economic talks in a diplomatic milestone. The meeting in Seoul signifies a thaw in relations driven by shared geopolitical concerns.

South Korea & Japan rekindle economic dialogue after 8-year pause

South Korea passes law to protect the rights of teachers after mass protests over abuse from parents. The four bills, collectively known as the “teacher rights restoration bills" were passed at the national assembly on Thursday and represented a significant step towards enhancing the working conditions and protections for educators in the country.

South Korea passes new law to protect teachers from bullying

Twenty-two people have died, 14 were missing and thousands evacuated in South Korea as of Saturday, according to ministry data, as a third day of torrential rains caused landslides and the overflow of a dam.

South Korea: More than 20 dead and thousands evacuate homes due to heavy rain

The largest fisheries market in the South Korean capital is stepping up testing to show its offerings are safe, aiming to allay consumer concerns about Japan's planned release of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant.

South Korean market tests fish, seafood to dispel Fukushima radiation fears

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol begins the country's first summit with leaders of Pacific islands on Monday, as Seoul seeks to increase its influence in a region that has become the focus of intense geopolitical rivalry.

South Korea hosts its first summit with Pacific island leaders

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Seoul on Sunday to meet South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, facing a sceptical public there as the leaders seek deeper ties amid nuclear threats from North Korea and China's increasing assertiveness.

Japan PM Kishida visits Seoul to forge closer ties amid N.Korea threats

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said a U.S.-South Korea agreement this week about the need to shore up South Korean security will worsen the situation, according to state media KCNA on Saturday.

US, South Korea security pact will worsen situation, says Kim Jong Un's sister

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on Wednesday. It was the centerpiece of the first state visit by a South Korean president to the United States since Lee Myung-bak’s in 2011. VOA’s Jessica Stone reports.

WION-VOA: Yoon and Biden announce 'Washington Declaration'

South Korea said that it had staged joint air drills with the United States, featuring strategic bombers and stealth fighters, prompting Pyongyang to warn that such exercises could "ignite an all-out showdown".

U.S. and South Korea's joint military drills infuriate North Korea

South Korea, Japan and the United States are set to coordinate sanctions and close gaps in the international sanctions against North Korea. Watch this video to know more.

South Korea, U.S. and Japan to coordinate sanctions on North Korea

The world is getting technologically advanced. From China to the US to India, Tech It Out gets you all latest trends from across the globe. This time, we decided to travel to the world’s most wired city - Seoul. Check out the most-exciting inventions from South Korea where technology is at play literally everywhere.

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South Korea to Probe in 2022 Halloween tragedy

South Korean elections 2024: Opposition Bloc's big victory

Election preparations underway in South Korea, voters to cast their ballot for 300 NA seats

South Korea's parliamentary election 2024: South Korean voters to elect 300-member parliament on wed

Survey shows inflation worry at a five month-high

South Korea & US begin large military drills

South Korea & US begin large military drills

Snow blankets South Korea, disrupts traffic

Another F-16 Fighting Falcon crashes off South Korea's west coast, third crash since May 2023

South Korea & Japan rekindle economic dialogue after 8-year pause

South Korea passes new law to protect teachers from bullying

South Korea: More than 20 dead and thousands evacuate homes due to heavy rain

South Korean market tests fish, seafood to dispel Fukushima radiation fears

South Korea hosts its first summit with Pacific island leaders

Japan PM Kishida visits Seoul to forge closer ties amid N.Korea threats

US, South Korea security pact will worsen situation, says Kim Jong Un's sister

WION-VOA: Yoon and Biden announce 'Washington Declaration'

U.S. and South Korea's joint military drills infuriate North Korea

South Korea, U.S. and Japan to coordinate sanctions on North Korea

Tech It Out visits South Korea