Keywords: South Korea


South Korea hopes for positive North Korean response after UN lifts aid restrictions

South Korea has expressed optimism regarding North Korea’s response after the United Nations Security Council approved exemptions from sanctions for 17 humanitarian aid projects in the country. The move allows critical aid to continue despite existing political tensions. A South Korean official......

South Korea confirms eighth African swine fever case in 2026

South Korean authorities have confirmed a new outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), marking the eighth reported case in the country since the start of 2026. The latest infection was identified at a pig farm in Pocheon, a city located north of Seoul, prompting immediate containment measures. Officials......

China and South Korea discuss resuming joint maritime search drills

Defense officials from China and South Korea have held discussions on reviving joint maritime search-and-rescue exercises, signaling a potential renewal of military cooperation after a pause of more than a decade. The talks took place in Beijing during the latest round of bilateral defense policy consultations,......

US And South Korea report progress on tariff discussions

South Korea announced on Monday that talks with the United States on tariff-related issues are making progress, following recent diplomatic exchanges between officials from both countries. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok stated that multiple communication channels between Washington and Seoul are currently......

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to prison

A South Korean court has sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison after finding her guilty of corruption related to the acceptance of luxury gifts. The ruling was delivered by the Seoul Central District Court, which determined that Kim unlawfully received valuable items from individuals......

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into East Sea

North Korea launched two projectiles, believed to be ballistic missiles, into the East Sea on Tuesday, according to reports from Japan and South Korea. This marks Pyongyang’s second missile launch of the month. Japanese authorities confirmed that the missiles fell into the sea, with the Japan......

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......