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South Korean dessert brand Tokyo Berry has drawn criticism for allegedly copying the packaging and branding of Japan's popular Tokyo Banana confectionery, prompting department stores to cancel future pop-up locations.
South Korea experienced its highest recorded temperature of 42.5°C, with heatwave days more than doubling in recent decades. Scientists link intensifying extremes to climate change.
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since modern weather observations began in 1904, with Yangsan reaching 42.5°C on Sunday. The government has activated emergency protocols as extreme heat continues spreading across the nation.
Netflix's new period K-drama 'The East Palace' marks the professional comeback of South Korean actor Nam Joo-hyuk following his military service and past bullying allegations. The supernatural series explores Korean folklore and shamanistic traditions.
South Korea's Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon has resigned following parliament's passage of legislation that removes the prosecution's direct investigative powers, marking a significant shift in the country's judicial framework.
South Korea's National Center for Digital Sexual Crime Response employs 23 women to combat illegal AI deepfakes and non-consensual pornography. The centre removed 318,000 videos last year, offering legal support and counselling to victims.
South Korea's Cabinet has approved tougher penalties for overcharging tourists in accommodation and dining, effective August 4. Violators face business suspensions and taxi drivers risk licence suspension, marking a significant shift in enforcement.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has categorically ruled out seeking a second presidential term, with his chief of staff dismissing recent parliamentary remarks that suggested constitutional revision could be possible.
South Korea's Foreign Ministry confirmed Wednesday that no South Korean nationals have been killed or injured in the earthquake that struck Japan earlier this week, as Seoul activates safety protocols for its citizens.
South Korea's defence ministry has released a draft bill underpinning its nuclear submarine programme, featuring explicit non-proliferation pledges and streamlined procurement processes to accelerate development.
South Korea is enduring an unprecedented heat wave, with Busan recording its hottest temperature in 122 years and Yangsan reaching 40.3°C. The phenomenon, driven by converging high-pressure systems, is expected to persist through early August.
A Seoul court has upheld a one-month pay cut for a dance company manager who made a sexually suggestive comment about a female employee's appearance, marking a significant enforcement of workplace sexual harassment standards in South Korea.
Malaysia has inked defence procurement memoranda of understanding with Turkey and South Korea, marking a shift towards direct government-to-government deals that promise lower costs and faster acquisitions while boosting domestic defence capabilities.
A Malaysian man died from stab wounds sustained during a planned group brawl in South Korea's North Chungcheong Province early Sunday. Authorities arrested a fellow Malaysian suspect at the scene.
South Korea disclosed a major cybersecurity incident affecting approximately 10,000 current and retired diplomats whose records were compromised through a breach at a government-run training academy's online system.
The US administration has formally implemented tariffs ranging from 10-12.5% on South Korea, Japan and dozens of other trading partners following investigations into forced labour practices. South Korea had previously objected to the measures.
South Korean authorities raided the National Election Commission headquarters to investigate alleged data manipulation by staff seeking to conceal errors related to widespread ballot shortages during June 3 local elections.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is travelling to Washington this week for talks with senior US officials, seeking to shore up bilateral trade relations ahead of an anticipated US decision on tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has dismissed suggestions that an ongoing dispute with US-listed e-commerce firm Coupang is disrupting wider diplomatic ties, emphasizing that Seoul remains committed to trade and security consultations with Washington.
A South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant owner faces up to one year in jail after prosecutors argued he illegally served black ants as a garnish on palate-cleansing sorbets to enhance sourness, generating over 120 million won in sales.
South Korean authorities raided the National Election Commission on Monday as part of a widening investigation into suspected embezzlement by ex-chief Roh Tae-ak and alleged misuse of public funds by commission officials.
South Korea is hosting the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's annual session in Busan for the first time, welcoming around 3,000 representatives from 196 member states and international organizations to a 10-day gathering.
Researchers from South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University have created robotic clothing using pneumatic vine technology that dresses wearers automatically in about 10 seconds, with applications for emergency services and semiconductor facilities.
South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun has re-emerged from a year-long public hiatus through a new advertising partnership with Philippine fashion retailer Bench, signalling his attempted return to the entertainment industry following a dating controversy.
Surveillance footage from South Korea reveals police came within metres of a naked, blood-covered murder suspect but failed to apprehend him, sparking criticism over law enforcement response.
South Korea has launched its first prosecution involving AI-powered glasses used to cheat on national qualification exams, prompting authorities to strengthen exam security measures against emerging technologies.
South Korea's Seoul High Court has suspended a Fair Trade Commission decision that designated Coupang founder Kim Bom as the e-commerce group's controlling entity, granting an injunction sought by the company and its founder pending the main lawsuit.
Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, is visiting South Korea this week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of major Korean War battles and honour British sacrifices during the 1950-53 conflict.
Renewed Middle East conflict sent oil prices surging 4%, weakening Asian currencies and triggering an 8% plunge in South Korea's KOSPI index. The ringgit slipped to 4.0780 per dollar as political uncertainty compounds regional jitters.
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to two years in prison for accepting illegal political funds disguised as complimentary opinion polls from a power broker, marking another legal setback for the jailed ex-leader.
Kim Ha-soo, former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo county, was discovered dead on a mountain while facing multiple corruption investigations, including allegations of receiving illegal payments for promotions.
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for accepting free political polling services valued at 27.92 million won during his presidential campaign, in violation of the Political Funds Act.
A South Korean teenager has filed a government petition demanding stronger protections against inappropriate in-flight entertainment, citing exposure to violent and lewd scenes during a flight.
A South Korean appellate court has handed down a 22-year prison sentence to a Chinese man for beating his 14-year-old daughter to death in Ansan. The court rejected arguments that the killing was impulsive, emphasizing the extreme cruelty of the attack.
South Korea has strengthened laws against online misinformation with penalties up to 1 billion won, but journalists and opposition lawmakers warn the vague definitions could suppress legitimate criticism and undermine press freedom.
Malaysian police conducted a major operation against an illegal betting syndicate operating from an office building in Kuala Lumpur's Brickfields area, resulting in the arrest of 11 individuals including six South Korean nationals during the World Cup period.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol over his ill-fated 2024 martial law declaration, rejecting appeals from both prosecutors and the defence.
South Korea's Supreme Court has approved a live broadcast of its verdict in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's obstruction of justice trial, rejecting his legal team's objections. The ruling is due Thursday.
A South Korean nurse assistant has been arrested after injecting herself with propofol, an anaesthetic drug, on her opening shift at a Seoul dermatology clinic. The case highlights growing concerns over medical narcotic misuse in the country.
South Korean K-pop agency Ador has unveiled fresh evidence, including audio recordings, suggesting former CEO Min Hee-jin orchestrated girl group NewJeans' decision to leave the label in a bitter legal dispute.
A South Korean police officer from Gyeonggi province is under formal investigation after attempting to board a plane carrying live ammunition at Jeju Airport on June 28, breaching strict national firearms regulations.
South Korean authorities have applied for an arrest warrant against an octogenarian suspected of stabbing two people at a beauty salon in Geoje on July 2, claiming dissatisfaction with his haircut.
An Incheon police officer is under criminal investigation after fatally striking a woman she was dispatched to assist. The collision occurred on a dark street near a road curve shortly before 1am on July 3.
A South Korean coffee franchise has ended its agreement with a Cheongju store owner who allegedly coerced a teenage employee to pay 5.5 million won in compensation for allegedly stealing drinks, then refused to document the settlement.
A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison for accepting expensive gifts totalling approximately 300 million won in return for government appointments and business favours.
South Korea has introduced a government-operated mobile application enabling stalking victims to track suspects wearing electronic ankle monitors in real time, responding to concerns about inadequate protections.
SK Hynix, the world's second-largest memory chipmaker, plans to raise up to $29.43 billion through an American Depositary Receipt listing on Nasdaq to expand capacity for AI-related semiconductors and build new manufacturing facilities.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party chairman Jung Chung-rae has resigned, setting the stage for a competitive leadership contest in August involving Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and former party leader Song Young-gil.
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Starbucks South Korea closed more than 2,000 locations for compulsory staff history training after a subsidiary's promotional campaign sparked public outrage by coinciding with the anniversary of a military crackdown.
A major CSIS survey reveals that 75-80% of strategic elites in Japan and South Korea oppose nuclear acquisition, yet this consensus could rapidly collapse if either nation shifts policy, with potentially destabilizing implications for Northeast Asia.
Seoul is debating a proposal to offer free or subsidised bus rides to residents aged 70 and older, following existing free subway access for those 65 and above. The plan has cleared committee approval but raises serious questions about financial sustainability.
South Korean police have confirmed that a human leg discovered at a recycling facility in Incheon was accidentally disposed of as waste by a local nursing hospital, triggering investigations into potential violations of waste management and medical practice laws.
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The Royal Malaysian Air Force will receive its first two FA-50M light combat aircraft in October, according to the Air Force chief, advancing the nation's fighter jet modernisation programme.
South Korean police have questioned a Sharbucks Korea executive as part of an investigation into a promotional campaign that coincided with the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising, sparking public anger and calls for accountability.
South Korea's parliament has initiated a 45-day investigation into the National Election Commission following significant ballot-paper shortages that disrupted voting during the June 3 local elections.
Police on South Korea's Jeju Island are investigating a high school student suspected of entering an elementary school teacher's classroom on multiple occasions and leaving semen and urine, causing severe emotional distress to the educator.