Japan, South Korea, and the Chinese-Filipino community have raised concerns with the Marcos administration regarding kidnappings, robberies, and other crimes …
China alarms US ally in disputed waters
China and South Korea have established a provisional measures zone in the Yellow Sea, where their exclusive economic zones overlap.
The first task facing South Korea’s next leader: Handling Trump
When South Koreans elect a president Tuesday, it will end months of domestic political turmoil — but their choice could change their relationship with the U.S.
Steelmakers in South Korea, Vietnam tumble on Trump’s new tariffs
By Hyunjoo Jin and Hongmei Li SEOUL/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Shares in South Korean and Vietnamese steelmakers, major Asian exporters of the metal to the United States, dropped on Monday after U.S.
Korea’s debt warning signs flash again as households pile on loans
Household borrowing in South Korea surged by nearly 6 trillion won ($4.4 billion) in May, the sharpest monthly increase in seven months, as consumers rushed to secure loans ahead of stricter lending …
South Korea elections assure a win for crypto
With South Korea going to the polls on Tuesday, it’s clear that the race guarantees a win for crypto regardless of who becomes the president. Both leading candidates, Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo, …
Wave of anger could sweep liberals to victory in South Korea election
When then-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree plunged South Korea into chaos, it plummeted sales at Park Myung-Ja’s diner in Jechon and became a turning point for many voters in the town.
South Korea faces high-stakes election; fears over China, North Korea and US ties shape voter concerns
As South Korea’s election nears, Lee Jae-myung’s approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the geopolitical stakes of the race.
South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know
After half a year of political turmoil, uncertainty and division, South Korea is voting for a new president to succeed Yoon Suk Yeol, the disgraced former leader who plunged the democratic nation into …
US may reduce its troops in South Korea. Hear why one expert calls the situation ‘precarious’
Senior defense officials say the U.S. is open to re-evaluating its military presence on the Korean peninsula. CNN’s Jim Sciutto talks to Victor Cha, the former director of Asian affairs on the …