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 .
Rotten insects, viral videos and climate change: South Korea battles ‘lovebug’ invasion
INCHEON: K-pop’s BTS are grossed out by them. A YouTuber ate them. Hikers plough through them: South Korea is dealing with a “lovebug” invasion that experts say highlights worsening
A US Army vet thought he’d work into his 70s. A move to South Korea gave him the freedom to retire in his 50s.
Steve Wilson picked up a new hobby after retiring early in South Korea. “We can’t just sit around and watch TV. That’s just too boring,” he told BI.
Trump tariffs raise the specter of sharper economic downturn for South Korea and Japan
While South Korean imports to the U.S. face 25% tariffs, the same as Trump promised in April, the rate on Japan has been raised by 1 percentage point to 25%.
Trump says South Korea should be paying for its own defense
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday South Korea should be paying for its own military protection and suggested the U.S. ally needed to pay more for the U.S. troop presence there, a day after …
South Korea returns six North Koreans stranded at sea this year
South Korea returned six North Koreans home via eastern waters, a South Korean government official said on Wednesday.
Big tech rules, agriculture among issues in US trade talks with South Korea
South Korea was one of the first countries to start U.S. trade talks when both sides agreed in April to craft a package aimed at removing tariffs, but it is now seeking an extension to the 90-day pause on 25% tariffs set to expire on July 9.