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North Korean leader Kim stresses stronger naval nuclear deterrent

Building a navy capable of delivering a "deadly blow" to enemies is a core goal of North Korea's current five-year defence plan, says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

South Korea election chief quits over ballot paper shortages

Rho Tae-ak said the ballot paper shortage had understandably raised distrust in the election process.

Nvidia CEO says robotics is South Korea's next big sector, points to 'some suprises'

Nvidia CEO sees robotics as next major sector in South Korea

South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade

More than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered outside a Seoul polling station on Thursday to block ballot boxes from being removed.

South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade

More than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered outside a Seoul polling station on Thursday to block ballot boxes from being removed.

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea on Jun 8 and 9

This will be the Chinese supremo's first overseas trip of the year, and comes shortly after his recent meetings in Beijing with both United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in May.

South Korea's LG Group to adopt 10,000 Nvidia GPUs, Maeil says

South Korea's KEPCO wins Saudi Jafurah power project, seen worth $1.4 billion

South Korean adoptees sue Denmark over right to know birth families

A 2024 report by the National Social Appeals Board showed that Denmark's state-run adoption agencies knew their South Korean partners sometimes changed children's identities.

South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years

South Korea finance minister vows response to financial market volatility

South Korea ruling party sweeps most seats in local elections but faces losing Seoul

The loss of Seoul would deliver a symbolic blow to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung despite his party’s broader gains.

North Korea's Kim vows 'exponential' boost in nuclear forces

Of the planned increase, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said: "This signifies an amazing, successful change that is beyond rhetorical description, a historic event that has set up an epochal milestone in rapidly upgrading our nuclear capabilities."

Growing foreign electorate puts voting rights in focus at South Korea's local polls

South Korea allows certain foreign nationals to vote in local elections - those aged 18 or older who have held permanent residency status for at least three years are eligible to cast ballots.

US proposes new tariffs of at least 10% on dozens of trading partners over forced labour

The move comes months after Washington launched investigations into 60 economies, including China, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and the Philippines.

North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to 'dagger'

The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published a commentary by analyst Kim Myong Chol, who said remarks by a US General showed the US as "the chieftain of harassing peace and the world's worst war empire".

South Koreans vote in local elections seen as gauge of President Lee's first year

Voters will choose mayors and governors in 16 cities and provinces in a contest widely seen as an assessment of President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office.

Lotteria Singapore to open second outlet at Jurong Point in July

The popular South Korean burger chain announced on Tuesday (Jun 2) that it will open its second outlet at Jurong Point in July this year.

What is Acubi? How the Korean fashion aesthetic became Gen Z’s biggest style trend

From Jennie’s casual off-duty style to Enhypen's Sunghoon's layered streetwear looks, CNA Lifestyle breaks down the Korean-born Acubi aesthetic reshaping youth fashion right now.