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South Korea introduces world’s first comprehensive AI safety law

South Korea has officially enacted the world’s first comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence (AI) safety, the government announced Thursday. The new legislation, known as the Basic Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Establishment of a Foundation for Trustworthiness,......

South Korea says Trump’s chip tariffs will have limited impact

South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has stated that the latest U.S. semiconductor tariffs announced by President Donald Trump are expected to have a “limited” effect on Korean chipmakers. The initial tariffs focus on certain advanced chips from U.S. companies such as NVIDIA and......

Morocco and South Korea explore a new strategic axis in the defense industry

Morocco is considering a major shift in its defense procurement strategy by strengthening cooperation with South Korea, a move that could significantly reshape its land and air combat capabilities. According to industry sources, Rabat is studying the possible acquisition of South Korean-made K2 Black......

Former South Korean president Yoon sentenced to five years in prison

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison after being found guilty of obstruction of justice, marking a dramatic fall for the conservative leader whose presidency ended in crisis. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Yoon, 65, attempted......

Japan and South Korea strengthen ties amid growing pressure from China

Japan and South Korea have agreed to deepen their cooperation as regional tensions rise and diplomatic relations between Tokyo and Beijing remain strained. The announcement followed talks held on Tuesday between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the historic......

Over one in five South Koreans are aged 65 or older as nation becomes super-aged

South Korea’s population is increasingly aging, with more than 21% of its citizens—around 10.8 million people—aged 65 or older in 2025, according to official figures. This marks the country’s deepening status as a “super-aged society,” a classification given to nations......

South Korean president arrives in China for first visit focused on trade relations

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first official visit to China, aiming to strengthen economic ties with Seoul’s largest trading partner while carefully avoiding politically sensitive issues such as China’s recent military activities around Taiwan. Accompanied......

South Korea’s Lee offers mediation to ease China–Japan tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has signaled his willingness to act as a mediator in the growing dispute between China and Japan, cautioning that taking sides would risk deepening regional tensions. His remarks were delivered during a press briefing in Seoul on Wednesday, where he emphasized the......

North Korea condemns US–South Korea military drills as ‘Provocative’

North Korea’s state media issued a fierce denunciation on Friday of recent US–South Korea joint military exercises, accusing Washington and Seoul of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The criticism focused particularly on the “Silent Shark” anti-submarine drills held......