G-Dragon Appointed as Promotional Ambassador for APEC South Korea 2025

K-pop megastar G-Dragon takes on a diplomatic role, representing South Korea ahead of one of the world’s most influential economic gatherings In a powerful fusion of pop culture and diplomacy, South Korean artist G-Dragon—a member of the iconic group …

South Korea cracks down on payment firms tied to illegal gambling

South Korea’s top financial regulator has launched enforcement action against six domestic payment gateway (PG) firms accused of facilitating illegal gambling, fraud, and drug-related transactions through their platforms. The Financial Supervisory Service …

South Korea minister meets US commerce secretary in effort to reach tariff deal

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for talks on Thursday in Washington and reaffirmed a commitment to reach a trade deal on tariffs by the August 1 deadline, South Korea's …

Meet Ghana’s Ambassador designate to the Republic of South Korea Kojo Choi

This isn't the first time Trump's been parodied on 'South Park' 

Whether you're a long-time "South Park" fan or just have heard of the show in passing, you've probably heard about that episode by now. The Season 27 premiere of "South Park" started off with a fiery take on President Donald …

Kanye West and Bianca Censori tangle tongues in over-the-top PDA at South Korean party ahead of his concert

KANYE West has put on an over-the-top PDA display with wife Bianca Censori as the couple got intimate at a South Korea party. The couple, who were plagued by split rumours earlier this year, have seemingly proved their love is stronger than ever before …

US postpones tariff talks with South Korea, compressing timeline for a deal

With just one week until 25% tariffs take effect, Seoul now scrambles to adjust without rice, beef or data concessions South Korea’s finance ministry announced Thursday that high-level tariff negotiations with the U.S. have been postponed due to an “urgent …

Decades later, South Korea exonerates victims of wrongful convictions

In 1964, Choi Mal-ja, then 18, was walking her friends home when a stranger abruptly sexually assaulted her. The man knocked her to the ground and attempted to kiss her. As Choi fought back, she bit off about 1.5 centimeters of his tongue. A year later, a …

South Korea's PIPC conducts preliminary sweep of several mobile apps

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission conducted a preliminary inspection of five popular mobile apps. The PIPC recommended the apps take steps to improve their security, including measures such as access rights management when …

South Korea develops AI-controlled drone to fly with KF-21 fighter

South Korea is moving closer to deploying a next-generation unmanned aerial system designed to fly alongside its KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, aiming to expand the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) air combat capabilities through human-machine teaming. A …