09:18

Diplomatic Tensions

South Korea urges removal of 'victory' banner hanging from Russian embassy in Seoul

A “Victory will be ours” banner was hung on the Russian Embassy in Seoul, ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It remains on display despite a request from the South Korean Foreign Ministry on Sunday (22 February) for its removal, sparking widespread criticism.

11:04

South Korea

South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 5 years

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday after a court found he obstructed authorities from arresting him following his failed attempt to impose martial law in December 2024.

08:06

Trade negotiation

Seoul seeks clarity on timing of U.S. auto-tariff cut

South Korea says it must hold further talks with Washington before a promised reduction in U.S. import tariffs on Korean cars can take effect, leaving a 15 % duty—due to replace the current 25 % rate on Thursday—in doubt.

16:35

South Korea- Japan

Seoul summons Japan’s military envoy in dispute over island sovereignty

South Korea’s defense ministry summoned Japan’s defence envoy to object to the annual white paper published in Tokyo, which made a territorial claim over disputed islands located in the East Sea.

15:50

World News

Fire breaks out on Seoul subway, over 400 evacuated

Panic erupted on a Seoul subway train after a man allegedly set a fire onboard, prompting the evacuation of over 400 passengers through a tunnel and sending 21 people to hospital with minor injuries.

08:42

North Korean troops

Hundreds of North Korean troops Killed in Ukraine fighting, Seoul says

Around 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine, according to South Korean lawmakers citing information from the country’s intelligence agency. The total number of North Korean troops deployed to fight alongside Russia is reported to be 15,000.

12:42

Jeju Air Plane Crash

South Korea to release preliminary report of Jeju Air crash by Monday

South Korea will release a preliminary report on the deadly Jeju Air crash on Monday, investigating factors like bird strikes and a concrete embankment that worsened the disaster. 179 people died in the December 29 incident.

17:17

South Korea

South Korea dismisses 4 military commanders over martial law declaration

South Korea dismissed four top military commanders over their role in impeached President Yoon's December martial law decree, with legal reviews ongoing.

18:27

World News

South Korea protest calls for resignation of president

In South Korea, thousands of protesters have gathered in the country's capital, Seoul, on Saturday to call for the immediate resignation of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.