On Monday, a court in South Korea declared Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong not guilty of financial crimes related to a controversial merger between Samsung affiliates in 2015. The charges …
South Korea Court Acquits Samsung Chief Lee Jae-yong of Financial Crimes in Surprise Ruling
The head of the South Korean conglomerate was on trial for financial crimes related to a contentious 2015 merger.
Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong is acquitted of financial crimes by South Korean court
A South Korean court has acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes related to a contentious merger in 2015 that tightened his grip over South Korea’s biggest company …
Breaking: Montenegro hands over Do Kwon’s business partner to South Korea
In a significant development, Montenegro has extradited Han Chang-joon, a business partner of South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon, also known as the “Cryptocurrency King.” Han Chang-joon has been in …
5-minute listening: Dog meat to be taken off the menu in South Korea
4. What will be the punishment under the new law? A. up to one year in prison or 20 million won in fines B. up to three years in prison or 20 million won in fines C. up to two years in prison or 30 million won in fines D. up to three years in prison or 30 …
Your ‘made in China’ false eyelashes might have actually been made in North Korea: Report
China-based firms are importing semi-finished products from North Korea, completing and packaging them before selling them to markets including the West, Japan and South Korea as “Made in China,” …
Trump win likely to pose enormous defense costs, diplomatic challenges to Korea
Experts call for Seoul to secure ‘diplomatic buffer zone’ ahead of possible scenarios this year Editor’s noteThis article is the last of a four-part series that provides an analysis of South Korea’s …
Indonesia caught in attempted theft of S. Korean fighter jet secrets
Indonesian technicians were caught attempting to smuggle out sensitive development data on the KF-21, a supersonic fighter jet co-developed with South Korea, marking a significant breach in the …
South Korea stays alive with doubles win over host Canada in Davis Cup qualifier
Canada won’t advance at the Davis Cup just yet. Nam Ji-sung and Song Min-kyu defeated Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., and Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que., 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-3 in a must-win doubles match Saturday as South Korea cut Canada’s lead to 2-1 in the best-of-five qualifier.
Kim Jong Un’s ‘War Preparations’ Heighten US Concerns Following Fourth Cruise Missile Launch In North Korea
North Korea intensifies tensions with the U.S., Japan and South Korea, as Kim Jong Un launches a fourth series of cruise missiles.