Lee Jae-myung, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality and corruption, will become the country’s next president on Wednesday after an election that closed one of the most turbulent chapters in the young democracy.
South Korea says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward the sea
North Korea on Thursday fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, adding to a run of weapons tests that have raised animosity in the region.
South Korea’s centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires
Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated national treasures.
Columbia student protester can’t be detained for now as she fights deportation, judge rules
A Columbia University student from South Korea who is facing potential deportation for her involvement in a pro-Palestinian protest can’t be taken into immigration detention for now, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Han Jong-Hee, who elevated Samsung’s television business, dies
Han Jong-Hee, a senior Samsung Electronics executive credited with elevating the company’s television business, died Tuesday, the company said. He was 63.
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon released from prison
South Korea’s impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being detained.
South Korea’s Yoon defends his martial law decree as impeachment ruling nears
In a final statement at his impeachment trial, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree that plunged the country into chaos as a bid to inform the public of the danger of the opposition-controlled parliament as he vowed Tuesday to push for political reform if reinstated.
South Korea’s top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump’s tariffs
South Korea’s top economic think tank slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months on Tuesday, expressing concern about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expanding tariffs.
South Korean appeals court upholds acquittal of Samsung chief Lee
A South Korean appeals court on Monday upheld a lower court’s ruling that acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong of financial criminal charges over a contentious merger between Samsung affiliates that cemented his grip over the biggest South Korean company.
Snakes, sacrament, and scintillation: aespa to play the ShoWare
Lumpy, galumphing brass notes lay down the bassline. Faint trumpet-y overtones join in.
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