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South Korean prosecutors have charged eight individuals, six of them business journalists, with orchestrating a scheme to manipulate stock prices and generate illicit profits exceeding 9 billion won through coordinated publication of favourable articles.
Seoul-based dessert brand Tokyo Berry faces mounting accusations of copying Japan's Tokyo Banana, with consumers sharing side-by-side comparisons highlighting packaging similarities. The controversy has prompted department store cancellations and backlash.
South Korea's southeastern city of Yangsan recorded 42.5°C on Sunday, the highest temperature since modern weather records began in 1904. The government has activated emergency protocols amid warnings that temperatures could exceed 43°C.
South Korea has recorded its hottest temperature since modern observations began, with Yangsan reaching 41.4°C on Friday. The extreme heat, driven by converging pressure systems, has persisted for three consecutive days across major regions.
South Korea's Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon has offered his resignation following parliament's passage of legislation that removes the prosecution's independent investigative powers, marking a significant institutional shift.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has been cleared of allegations that he violated the country's Child Welfare Act after police decided not to refer the case for prosecution following a family complaint.
Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, a 26-year-old Malaysian, has been laid to rest in Hulu Selangor following his fatal stabbing during a street altercation in South Korea last weekend. The incident has sent shockwaves through Malaysian communities both domestically and abroad.
South Korea's National Center for Digital Sexual Crime Response employs 23 women to hunt illegal AI deepfakes and sexual abuse imagery. Last year they removed 318,000 items and helped 10,600 victims, mostly women and girls.
A man in his 90s has been formally charged with murder following the death of his wife in Seoul. Police say he strangled her after suspecting infidelity, then confessed to a family member.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has categorically rejected speculation about seeking a second term through constitutional amendment, with his chief of staff stating it remains constitutionally, politically, and practically impossible.
South Korea's foreign ministry confirmed Wednesday that no South Korean citizens have been harmed in a major earthquake that struck Japan this week, with ongoing coordination between Seoul and Tokyo authorities.
South Korea's defence ministry has announced a draft bill establishing the legal framework for building nuclear-powered submarines in partnership with the United States, with explicit provisions barring nuclear weapons development.
South Korea's southeastern region has been battered by a severe heat wave, with Yangsan reaching 40.3°C and Busan recording its highest temperature since 1904. Authorities attribute the extreme conditions to converging high-pressure systems and expect the heat to persist.
A Seoul court has upheld a one-month pay cut for a dance company manager who told a female worker she was 'pretty' and should sit next to the company president, ruling the remark amounted to workplace sexual harassment.
South Korea is intensifying enforcement against tourism price gouging with stricter penalties for accommodation operators and taxi drivers, effective August 4, as part of broader consumer protection efforts.
A Seoul court has convicted former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of election law violations, sentencing him to 18 months suspended imprisonment. The ruling threatens his party's retention of campaign reimbursement funds worth approximately 39.7 billion won.
South Korean authorities have arrested a Malaysian man in relation to a fatal stabbing that occurred during an altercation. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of Malaysian nationals abroad.
Incheon Airport is installing additional barriers and boosting enforcement after multiple incidents of Chinese wholesale traders, known as 'daigou,' bypassing queues and injuring airline staff during peak travel periods.
A Malaysian man lost his life in a street confrontation involving foreign nationals in South Korea's North Chungcheong Province early Sunday. Police have detained another Malaysian in connection with the incident.
Malaysia has signed government-to-government defence procurement agreements with Turkiye and South Korea, marking a strategic shift away from traditional open tendering to reduce costs and eliminate intermediaries in military acquisitions.
A suspected arson attack at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan, South Korea left eight people injured, including five elderly residents from a nearby senior centre.
The Trump administration has finalized tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on South Korea, Japan and dozens of other trading partners following investigations into forced labour practices.
South Korean prosecutors and police searched the National Election Commission headquarters to gather evidence of data manipulation linked to ballot shortages during June 3 local elections that left voters unable to cast ballots.
South Korea's foreign ministry confirmed a significant data breach affecting roughly 10,000 records of current and retired diplomats stored at a government training academy. Authorities have not ruled out state-sponsored involvement.
South Korea and ASEAN have reinforced their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with fresh cooperation frameworks spanning artificial intelligence, cultural industries, and maritime safety, signalling deepened regional engagement.
South Korea's top security official has dismissed suggestions that an ongoing dispute with Coupang over a massive data breach is disrupting the bilateral relationship with Washington, insisting that trade, investment, and security discussions remain on track.
South Korea aims to establish a massive chip manufacturing hub in its southwest region by 2030, but the project's enormous power and water requirements are triggering fierce local opposition and infrastructure challenges that could delay its development.
Firefighters in South Korea brought a massive warehouse blaze under control Monday after 61 hours, deploying over 800 personnel. The Coupang facility fire forced hundreds of nearby residents to evacuate and prompted school closures across the region.
South Korea's acting police chief has announced sweeping institutional reforms following accusations of collusion and investigative failures in a high-profile murder case, pledging to rebuild public confidence in law enforcement.
South Korean authorities raided the National Election Commission on Monday to investigate former chief Roh Tae-ak over suspected embezzlement and misappropriation of commission funds, including allegations of lavish overseas trips.
South Korea hosts the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's annual session in Busan for the first time, drawing 3,000 participants from 196 member states to review heritage nominations and conservation priorities.
Heavy rainfall across South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province has caused approximately 540 cases of property damage, with authorities warning of further deluges through Sunday.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has returned to public life after a year-long absence, fronting a new commercial campaign for Philippine retail giant Bench. The comeback comes after allegations against him were deemed false by police.
South Korea has formally revoked its highest science award from former Seoul National University professor Hwang Woo-suk, 22 years after conferring it in 2004. His stem cell research was found to be fabricated in 2005.
South Korea has indicted its first case of exam cheating involving AI-powered glasses, prompting authorities to strengthen security measures across all national qualification tests nationwide.
South Korea's Seoul High Court has suspended a Fair Trade Commission decision designating Coupang founder Kim Bom as the e-commerce firm's controlling entity, citing risk of irreparable harm pending legal resolution.
South Korea's stock market halted trading for 20 minutes after the KOSPI index dropped sharply on renewed US-Iran tensions centred on the Strait of Hormuz. It was the seventh circuit breaker activation this year.
Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, visits South Korea this week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Korean War battles and strengthen bilateral ties between Britain and the country.
Kim Ha-soo, former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo County, was discovered dead on a mountain while under investigation for corruption, bribery, and illegal entry charges.
A South Korean teenager has filed an official government petition calling for mandatory privacy screens on airline seat monitors to prevent children from viewing adult-rated content during flights, citing exposure to violent and inappropriate scenes.
A South Korean appellate court has handed down a 22-year prison sentence to a Chinese man for fatally beating his 14-year-old daughter with a hammer, rejecting arguments that the killing was impulsive or disciplinary in nature.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled an underground World Cup football betting operation in Kuala Lumpur, detaining 11 individuals comprising six South Korean nationals and five others during a coordinated enforcement action at a city-centre office location.
South Korea has enacted tougher laws against fake news, imposing heavy financial penalties on large publishers spreading misinformation. Critics warn the vague definition and enforcement mechanisms could stifle press freedom.
South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to rule on Wednesday in the highly significant case against former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his aborted martial law declaration and its turbulent aftermath.
South Korea's Supreme Court will broadcast live its verdict Thursday on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's obstruction of justice charges, rejecting his legal team's concerns about prejudice to his fair trial rights.
A nurse assistant in Seoul was arrested after injecting herself with propofol on her first day at a dermatology clinic. The incident underscores escalating concerns over medical narcotic misuse and storage protocols in South Korean healthcare facilities.
South Korea has begun around-the-clock foreign exchange trading for the Korean won, expanding market hours to run continuously from Monday to Saturday. The move aims to enhance the country's financial market appeal to international investors.
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is launching a $28 billion US listing on Nasdaq, one of the world's largest share sales, capitalizing on surging global demand for AI-related semiconductor technology.
South Korea is launching its fourth medium-sized Earth observation satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California. The 500-kilogramme satellite carries indigenous imaging systems capable of monitoring the Korean Peninsula every three days.
South Korean authorities have requested an arrest warrant for an octogenarian accused of attacking two people with a knife at a beauty salon in Geoje on July 2, citing dissatisfaction with his haircut as a motive.
K-pop superstar G-Dragon has been appointed honorary ambassador for South Korea's hosting of the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan next month, marking the country's first time hosting the influential gathering.
An Incheon police officer in her 20s is under criminal investigation after accidentally running over a woman in her 60s with her patrol car while responding to a report that the victim had collapsed on the roadway.
A South Korean coffee franchise has terminated its agreement with a store owner who coerced a teenage part-time worker into paying compensation for allegedly stealing three drinks, triggering a labour investigation.
South Korea is acquiring over 20,000 low-cost drones and accelerating deployment of domestically developed K-Lucas loitering munitions as part of a comprehensive unmanned warfare strategy, responding to evolving threats from North Korea and lessons from global conflicts.
South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment after a Seoul court found her guilty of accepting bribes totalling approximately 300 million won. The conviction marks a significant corruption case involving the wife of ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korea has introduced a mobile application allowing stalking victims to monitor suspects' real-time locations and movements. The system represents an escalation in digital protections following persistent concerns about existing safety measures.
SK Hynix is pursuing a landmark $29.43 billion ADR listing on Nasdaq scheduled for July 10, positioning itself to expand production capacity for artificial intelligence chips and solidifying its status as a key player in the global AI boom.