Trump wants to impose a 25% tariff on South Korea, but it’s been postponed. Will three more weeks be enough time to negotiate? Will there be another extension?
South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol back in custody over insurrection probe
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is back in custody over an independent investigation into his declaration of martial law last year.
US wants South Korea to join efforts to counter China in shipbuilding
The U.S. wants South Korea to join efforts to counter China’s growth in shipbuilding via potential cooperation in the sector, a senior official from Seoul’s trade ministry said on Friday.
South Korea, US and Japan hold joint aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea
Top South Korean, US and Japanese military officers urged North Korea to cease all unlawful activities that threaten regional security, as the three nations flew advanced warplanes for a joint …
South Korea expands crypto tax net
The South Korean government is closing loopholes in its tax laws and revising certain restrictions so its cryptocurrency sector can continue to develop. With the elevation of cryptocurrency status …
Trump urged to take on South Korea over tech regulations that target US, spare China
Congressional Republicans warn that South Korea’s new legislation could advantage Chinese tech firms over U.S. companies, urging negotiators to address the issue in tariff negotiations.
South Korea imports rise 10% in June
Sales of imported light passenger vehicles in South Korea rose by almost 10% to 27,779 units in June 2025 compared with 25,300 units a year earlier, according to registration data released by the …
Samsung heirs sell Seoul villa to pay South Korea’s largest-ever inheritance tax bill
Samsung heirs sell Seoul villa to pay South Korea’s largest-ever inheritance tax bill – Sale of £13m Itaewon property adds to Samsung family’s asset liquidation drive …
South Korea ex-leader Yoon returns to jail as court grants warrant
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol returned to a solitary jail cell on Thursday after a court approved a warrant sought by prosecutors investigating his attempt to impose martial law last …
New pseudoscorpions with dragon-like jaws discovered in a South Korea cave
The newly discovered species are named Spelaeochthonius dugigulensis, S. geumgulensis, S. magwihalmigulensis, and S.yamigulensis. Those in the family Pseudotyrannochthoniidae are often referred to as “dragon pseudoscorpions,” due to their large front appandages that resemble dragon jaws .