South Korea

South Korea 2 days ago

Ostrich runs through traffic in South Korea after escaping zoo

A 4-year-old male ostrich named Tadori escaped from a zoo in Seongnam, South Korea, on Tuesday and was seen running through traffic on a busy street.

North Korea 4 days ago

Kim Jong Un praises top tank unit, encourages war preparations amid tensions with South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jon Un visited his top tank group and encouraged readiness for war, continuing a trend of heightened military demonstrations and threats.

South Korea 4 days ago

South Korea doctors' strike escalates as senior doctors resign

Senior doctors in South Korea began submitting resignations en masse in support of junior doctors who are striking over the government’s plan to increase medical school admissions.

South Korea 4 days ago

South Korean soccer player detained in China over bribery allegations released after nearly 1 year

South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, who was detained in China for almost a year on bribery suspicions, has been released and returned home, officials said.

South Korea March 21

Why South Korea might suspend striking doctors' licenses en masse

Junior doctors in South Korea have been protesting the government's plan to recruit more medical students yearly. In response, the government might revoke their medical licenses.

Europe March 20

Montenegro appeals court confirms 'cryptocurrency king' will be extradited to South Korea

A Montenegrin appeals court confirmed Wednesday that Do Kwon will be extradited to his native South Korea to face charges over a $40 billion digital currency crash.

Los Angeles Dodgers March 20

No explosives found following reported bomb threat against LA Dodgers player in South Korea

South Korean police say they conducted a search at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome following a reported bomb threat against Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.

DISASTERS March 20

Seven dead, 2 missing after South Korean tanker capsizes off Japan

Japan's Coast Guard is conducting a rescue operation after the South Korean tanker Keoyoung Sun capsized off Mutsure Island, killing seven of its crew.

World March 20

North Korea tests new hypersonic missile with one US target in mind

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led his military on a ground jet test of the multi-stage solid-fuel engine for a new hypersonic missile that has the capability of striking a U.S. target.

Russia March 18

North Korea has supplied 7,000 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korean defense chief says

North Korea has allegedly shipped approximately 7,000 containers of munitions and military equipment to Russia since last year, according to South Korea's defense chief.