South Korea´s spy agency says it´s now fair to view the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his heir, its strongest assessment yet on the rising political status of the girl who it believes could extend her family´s rule into a fourth generation. The girl, dubbed by state media as Kim´s […]
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South Korea, France boost defense cooperation amid global tensions
South Korea President Lee Jae-myung and France President Emmanuel Macron have pledged to strengthen defense cooperation and jointly address the economic and energy challenges stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read More: ‘Unrealistic move’: Macron rejects Hormuz force plan – Daily Times During a summit held in Seoul, both leaders emphasised the need for […]
Japan crush South Korea to set up final clash with Australia
A clinical Japan swept past South Korea 4-1 on Wednesday to set up a Women’s Asian Cup final against hosts Australia, with the two-time champions putting on a master class. West Ham’s Riko Ueki and Tottenham’s Maika Hamano scored in the first half in Sydney with veteran Saki Kumagai and Remina Chiba adding to the […]
South Korea halts army drills after child hit by stray bullet
South Korea military has suspended certain training exercises nationwide after a child was injured by a suspected stray bullet, prompting an official investigation into the incident. According to the army, the incident took place on Monday at a playground in the southern city of Daegu. The child, whose identity has not been disclosed, was struck […]
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles amid military tensions
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched around 10 unidentified ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday, according to Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), amid rising tensions over South Korea-US military exercises. The launches come days after Pyongyang warned of “terrible consequences” over the ongoing drills, which North Korea sees as a […]
South Korean Bithumb accidentally gives away $40B in bitcoin
SEOUL: South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has confirmed it accidentally distributed more than $40 billion worth of bitcoins to customers as part of a promotional reward, triggering a brief selloff on the platform. Read More: Asian investors embrace bitcoin, but regulators are wary The incident occurred on Friday, when the exchange intended to award users small […]
Netflix to livestream BTS comeback concert to 190 countries
SEOUL, February 3, 2026 — Netflix will livestream BTS’ highly anticipated comeback concert to viewers in around 190 countries, the streaming giant announced on Tuesday, in what could be the largest live K-pop event to date. Read More: Netflix to release BTS documentary on Stranger Things finale All seven members of BTS were discharged from mandatory military service […]
South Korea former president jailed for five years
SEOUL: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday for obstruction of justice and related offenses tied to his controversial martial law declaration on December 3, 2024, and the subsequent unrest it triggered. The ruling marks the first of several expected verdicts against the ousted leader. Read […]
BTS announce massive 34-city world tour after hiatus
Global K-pop phenomenon BTS will launch their first world tour in four years this April, their label announced on Wednesday, marking a major comeback for the seven-member group following a lengthy break for mandatory military service. Read More: BTS completes military service, full group set to reunite in 2025 The tour will begin in the South […]
Seoul denies North Korea drone incursion claims
SEOUL/PYONGYANG: North Korea accused South Korea of flying drones over its territory, a claim strongly denied by Seoul as tensions continued over the weekend. The North said its airspace was violated in September and again last week, framing the incidents as provocations regardless of political leadership in South Korea. Read More: North Korea blames South Korea […]