South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern
World 11:46 20/08/2026South Korea will flag off on Saturday a container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable, but risking friction with Western allies, as the voyage requires Russian cooperation.
South Korea unveils future technology projects, targets moon landing by 2030
World 15:46 12/08/2026SEOUL - South Korea unveiled on Wednesday an ambitious technology strategy centred on seven projects ranging from nuclear energy and quantum computing to space and biotechnology, as the country seeks to secure new growth engines beyond semiconductors and AI.
South Korea FA apologises after sex scandal adds to controversies
World 14:55 09/08/2026South Korea's under-fire football association has apologised over a series of controversies ranging from accusations of using unfair practices to appoint a coach to allegations that it provided sexual entertainment for foreign referees.
Ho Chi Minh City: Boosting Korea ties through AI, innovation
Ho Chi Minh City 15:38 07/08/2026Nearly 200 exhibitors and thousands of business matchmaking sessions will be featured at HCMC K-Brand Expo 2026, as Ho Chi Minh City and South Korea seek to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), technology, investment, startups, and workforce development.
Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointment
World 17:37 06/08/2026Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign.
South Korea's Lee urges authorities to step up support as heatwave kills 16
World 12:04 04/08/2026South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged on Tuesday authorities to step up support for people affected by a record heatwave in the country, saying the death toll had risen to 16 and warning that extreme weather was becoming more frequent.
South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C
World 22:11 02/08/2026South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago on Sunday, as authorities warned people to "immediately" stop all outdoor activities in affected areas.
Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 bln deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
World 14:52 26/07/2026South Korea announced $950 billion in new AI initiatives involving Samsung Electronics, SK Group and U.S. tech firms as global AI leaders rush to fill a shortage of faster chips to power and develop more advanced systems.
Vietnam, S. Korea eye deeper financial cooperation through VIFC-HCMC
Ho Chi Minh City 16:07 14/07/2026The Vietnam International Financial Center Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) aims to become a gateway connecting Vietnamese and South Korean financial institutions, as experts said growing investment, trade and tourism between the two countries are creating new opportunities for financial cooperation.
South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to escape labour woes
World 13:46 02/07/2026Unstaffed coffee shops, ramen eateries and flower outlets are spreading across South Korea as owners turn to robots and self-service to overcome rising labour costs in a business model that relies on the widespread honesty of users.
South Korea exports post strongest growth since 1978 on AI chip boom
World 10:09 01/07/2026South Korea's exports expanded at the strongest pace in nearly half a century last month, smashing forecasts, on a surge in chip sales propelled by the global boom in AI investment.
Where are they? Dogs disappear before South Korea meat ban
World 15:00 28/06/2026Electric prods rest against the wall near rusty cages containing dog skulls in an abandoned canine slaughterhouse in a South Korean town.
