South Korea News News South Korea » Politics: South Korean's first president Syngman Rhee memorial held in Tokyo
A Tokyo ceremony marked 61 years since Syngman Rhee's death, highlighting his role in South Korea's founding, alliance and land reform.
News South Korea » Politics: A solution to South Korea's divided North Korea policy
The South Korean government must officially declare that the North Korean regime is the primary enemy; North Koreans are partners for unification.
News South Korea » Politics: NSSRI urges South Korea-China restoration amid North Korea-China alliance modernization
A state policy research institute has suggested that the full-scale restoration of South Korea-China relations is urgent and that the Taiwan issue and the Korean Peninsula issue must be thoroughly ...
News South Korea » Politics: South Korea probes diplomatic academy hack, eyes possible North Korea link
SEOUL, July 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday a "significant" amount of data appeared to have been exposed in a cyberattack on a government-run diplomatic academy, as ...
News South Korea » Politics: South Korea’s Students Speak Out About the Local Election Ballot Shortage
South Korean university students framed the issue as one of democratic accountability, while avoiding getting caught in the partisan fight that has ensued. South Korea recently experienced an ...
News South Korea » Politics: South Korea’s Conservatives Are Running Out of Time
South Koreans will head to the polls on June 3 to elect local councils, municipal authorities, metropolitan mayors, and provincial governors. Campaigning officially started on May 21. The vote ...
News South Korea » Politics: South Korea arrests Shincheonji church leader for meddling in politics, media report
SEOUL, June 25 (Reuters) - A South Korean court ordered the arrest of Lee Man-hee, the founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, over allegations he orchestrated an illegal scheme for followers to ...
News South Korea » Politics: Yoon Verdict Closes One Legal Chapter but Leaves South Korea Facing Prolonged Political Polarization
The ruling finalizes one criminal case against Yoon but leaves South Korea confronting conservative divisions, political polarization and governance challenges under Lee.
News South Korea » Politics: South Korea top court upholds jail term for MP over church bribes
The ruling stripped Kweon Seong-dong of his parliamentary seat. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
News South Korea » Politics: U.S., South Korea hold largest-ever joint military logistics drill
The United States and South Korea kicked off their largest-ever joint military logistics field exercise this week, the allies said Wednesday.
News South Korea » Politics: Blinken wades into South Korea political crisis
It remains unclear if South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken – Copyright AFP Delil SOULEIMAN US Secretary of State ...
News South Korea » Politics: Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation
The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign businesses while he is in office.