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South Korea requests US exclude Seoul from new tariff plan

South Korea presses U.S. for tariff exemptions amid new trade measures

South Korea’s industry minister, Ahn Duk-geun, requested a tariff exemption in talks with U.S. officials in Washington, as the Biden administration prepares to impose new trade measures, Seoul's industry ministry said on Saturday.

North Korea deploys additional troops to Russia, reports Cite South Korean Intelligence

South Korean media, citing the National Intelligence Service (NIS), reported on Thursday that North Korea has sent additional troops to Russia.

South Korea's Birthrate Rises for First Time in Nine Years

South Korea’s birthrate has seen its first increase in nearly a decade, a positive sign amid the country’s demographic crisis. The rise, attributed to a boost in marriages and new government policies, brings hope for reversing South Korea’s declining birth rate.

At least four dead in highway overpass collapse in South Korea

Sections of an elevated highway under construction collapsed on Tuesday in Cheonan, South Korea.

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol faces final hearing in impeachment trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will give a closing statement on Tuesday in a Constitutional Court trial reviewing his impeachment for declaring martial law. If upheld, he could be removed from office less than three years into his term, with a new election required within 60 days.

49 South Korean schools to shut down due to population decline

South Korea and U.S. hold air drill using B-B1 bomber

South Korea and the U.S. conducted a joint air drill with a B-1B bomber, while North Korea criticized the U.S.-Australia nuclear deal.

South Korea accuses DeepSeek of transferring data to third party

South Korea has accused the China-based AI startup DeepSeek of sending its user data to ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, sparking a data privacy investigation amid growing concerns over the startup’s practices.

Six killed in resort construction site fire in Busan

Six people have died in a fire at a resort construction site in Busan, South Korea, with around 100 individuals evacuated and seven injured. Authorities fear more casualties, while Acting President Choi Sang-mok has ordered all available resources to contain the blaze.

North Korea denounces arrival of US submarine at Busan base

North Korea's defense ministry condemned on Tuesday the recent arrival of a U.S. submarine in South Korea, stating that its military forces are prepared to take any necessary action. "We will not back down an inch from our confrontation with this tyrannical enemy," ministry stated.

Yoon’s impeachment sparks massive protests in Seoul

Protests intensify in Seoul as South Koreans rally for and against President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, ahead of crucial final hea rings to decide his political future.

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon attends Constitutional Court hearing

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared at the Constitutional Court on Thursday for the sixth hearing in his impeachment case. The court will decide whether to permanently remove him from office or reinstate him.

South Korean President Yoon faces trial over martial law decree

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to impose martial law in December, as a top military commander testified in court on Tuesday. The Constitutional Court is reviewing Yoon’s impeachment, which could permanently remove him from office.

Elon Musk’s father arranges call between Musk and South African president

Errol Musk, father of billionaire Elon Musk, facilitated a call between his son and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday after Trump accused South Africa of land seizures and threatened to cut $400 million in U.S. aid.

South Korean imprisoned president's legal team requests recusal of 3 judges from impeachment case

South Korea’s top court to rule on acting President Choi’s judicial delay

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule on Monday whether acting President Choi Sang-mok’s delay in appointing a judge was constitutional. The decision could impact the impeachment process of President Yoon Suk Yeol, adding further uncertainty to the country’s political crisis.

Fire breaks out on Air Busan Airbus at Gimhae Airport, investigations underway

Investigations are ongoing after a fire broke out on an Air Busan Airbus at Gimhae Airport as it prepared for departure to Hong Kong. All passengers and crew were evacuated, with seven sustaining minor injuries. The incident follows South Korea’s deadliest air disaster last month.

Duck remains found in engines of Jeju Air plane crash, South Korea investigates

South Korean authorities have released initial findings into the deadly Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people last month, but several key questions remain unanswered, including the cause of the plane's wheels-up landing and the failure of its black boxes.

South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree

Rival protests erupt in Seoul over impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention

Rival protests broke out in central Seoul on Saturday as thousands of supporters and opponents of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered to voice their views on his detention and impeachment, highlighting the deepening political divide in South Korea.

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.

South Korea moves to improve airport safety after Muan air disaster

South Korea is improving airport safety after the Jeju Air crash at Muan Airport, which killed 179 people. Officials will remove a concrete embankment, adjust similar structures at other airports, and expand runway safety zones.

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.