South Korea

Seoul will push forward the project to provide telemedicine services for 4,500 crew members of deep-sea vessels using satellite telecommunications, the oceans ministry said Sunday.

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The government-imposed deadline for all medical students nationwide to return to classes from mass yearlong leaves of absence is set to expire on Monday, as almost all students at major medical schools have already decided to resume their studies.

Police began investigating a 56-year-old man on suspicion of igniting the wildfires that ravaged southeastern Korea over the past 10 days, leaving 30 dead and burning up vast stretches of land.

A poll released Monday showed that Rep. Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), remains the most favored candidate in the event of a snap presidential election.

A major veterans group on Monday staged a rally condemning China's recent construction of large steel structures in a maritime zone jointly managed by Korea and China in the Yellow Sea, calling for their immediate removal.

South Korea will share its railroad construction technologies and experience with Vietnam as part of bilateral railway cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation, Seoul's transport ministry said Monday.

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) said Monday its leader Lee Jae-myung requested a meeting with acting President Han Duck-soo, in an apparent move to pressure the appointment of a Constitutional Court justice, but has yet to receive a response.

Families of ambassadors from 12 countries, including the Netherlands, Germany and Mexico, visited the Tulip Festival at the Everland amusement park in Yongin, south of Seoul, to experience Korea’s vibrant seasonal flower displays.

Korea's economy will likely face headwinds as the U.S. administration's plan to impose 'reciprocal' tariffs is expected to deal a severe blow to the country's shipments to the United States, while seriously disrupting the global market that may again adversely affect Korean exports, local experts said.

Lawmakers proposed a bill on Monday to strengthen penalties for individuals who cause wildfires, after out-of-control blazes scorched more than 48,000 hectares of woodland and killed dozens of people in the worst wildfire disaster in the country’s history.

Calls are growing for the Constitutional Court’s swift decision on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, as its protracted deliberation is causing public fatigue with continuous political confrontations and months of rallies either supporting or opposing the removal of the president.

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The Constitutional Court is poised to rule on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment Friday, and all eyes are on how the decision will impact Korea's political landscape. The nation has been deeply divided for months, and with tensions running high, few expect the outcome - regardless of the ruling - to bring any real sense of resolution.

The state anti-corruption investigation office has opened a probe into Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok over his non-appointment of an opposition-recommended Constitutional Court justice candidate, judicial sources said Monday.

Korea’s cosmetics exports surged to a record high of $2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025. However, U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff plan is expected to complicate the industry’s prospects.

South Korea is expected to face pressure from the U.S. government to allow American troops stationed in the country to be deployed in the event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, analysts said Monday, following an alleged secret Pentagon memo that describes 'deterring China's seizure of Taiwan' as its focus.

Police, firefighters and relevant authorities on Monday conducted their first joint on-site investigation at the original point of ignition for the nation's worst wildfires in history that charred vast areas of woodland in the southeastern province of North Gyeongsang last week.

As of 5 p.m. Thursday, 96,370 Koreans had applied for a seat at the Constitutional Court’s ruling on Friday regarding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment over his martial law declaration.

The Ministry of Justice announced measures Monday to support foreign residents affected by recent wildfires in southeastern Korea, including a temporary waiver of overstay fines and relaxed restrictions on job transfers for seasonal workers.

Fewer than 50 applications have been submitted for Korea’s new foreign nanny program for Seoul residents, amid worries that a lack of applicants could derail the project before it even begins, according to a source who has direct knowledge of the matter.

The average monthly income of single-parent families stands at only about 60 percent of the average for all households, a government report showed Sunday.

The presidential office said Tuesday it will 'calmly' wait for a ruling by the Constitutional Court on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over his short-lived martial law bid.

The floor leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Sunday urged acting President Han Duck-soo to quickly appoint an opposition-recommended Constitutional Court justice or face consequences.

The government and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday announced a set of support measures for the victims affected by the recent wildfires in the country's southeastern region, including the installation of temporary housing units.

South Korea has long faced the threat of its nuclear-armed northern neighbor, a risk that continues to grow as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vows to expand his country’s nuclear weapons program.

Former three-term lawmaker Chang Je-won, who was under investigation for sexual assault allegations, was found dead in eastern Seoul, according to police Tuesday.

The Constitutional Court will deliver a ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment at 11 a.m. on Friday, it said, Tuesday.