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South Korean Won shoots to 1,500 per USD as Middle East war jolts markets, worst level in 17 years

March 04, 2026 9:23 am

South Korean won fell past 1,500 for first time since 2009 as Middle East conflict drives oil prices higher, sending KOSPI into sharp decline.

India issues travel advisory for South Korea's Jeju Island after influencer Sachin Awasthi 'detained for 38 hours'

February 26, 2026 12:51 am

Jeju visa-free entry rules clarified by Indian Embassy after influencer detention, outlining mandatory documents and risk of entry denial for travellers.

'Treated like criminals': Indian influencer's dream vacation to South Korea with wife turns into 38-hour detention nightmare

February 22, 2026 3:53 pm

Influencer Sachin Awasthi underwent the harrowing experience while visiting Jeju Island and later in China, without a clear explanation.

What is South Korea’s AI Basic Act, the world’s first fully enforced AI law?

January 29, 2026 6:23 pm

South Korea’s AI Basic Act mandates labels for AI content but faces criticism from startups and civil groups alike.

Trump says 'we'll work something out with South Korea' after tariff threat

January 28, 2026 4:54 pm

The news rattled officials in Seoul who said Trump caught them by surprise with a social media post on Monday vowing higher duties on autos and other goods.

South Korea's former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption

January 28, 2026 12:52 pm

The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Kim for receiving gifts from the Unification Church in return for business favors.

Donald Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korea imports to 25% because the country ‘is not living up’ to trade agreement

January 27, 2026 8:26 am

Donald Trump said tariffs on South Korean goods including cars, lumber and pharmaceuticals will increase from 15% to 25%.

Hundreds of firefighters tackle blaze in deprived area of South Korea's Gangnam district

January 16, 2026 10:36 am

A total of 85 fire trucks were sent ‌to the scene, but officials could not send a helicopter due to haze and fine dust shrouding the city.

South Korean prosecutor seeks death sentence for ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol over failed martial law

January 13, 2026 11:13 pm

Yoon is the first South Korean president who has faced a potential death penalty after leaving office, since former military strongman Chun Doo-hwan in 1996 was sentenced to death.

South Korean President Lee returns to presidential palace avoided by predecessor

December 29, 2025 11:18 am

Martial law lasted only hours, after a quorum of lawmakers broke through a military blockade and voted to lift the measure.

In pictures: South Korean protests intensify as detention deadline for impeached president nears

January 06, 2025 12:50 am

Security forces blocked investigators and police from approaching the president's residence, setting up barricades and installing barbed wire.

In pictures: South Korea's deadliest air crash in 3 decades

December 29, 2024 1:27 pm

A Jeju Air flight from Thailand landing shortly after 9 am local time at the airport veered off the runway and erupted into a fireball as it slammed into a wall at the airport.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached amid martial law controversy

December 14, 2024 2:22 pm

South Korean lawmakers passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his contentious martial law decree on December 3.

In pictures | South Korea's martial law sparks chaos in the country

December 04, 2024 1:15 am

South Korea’s constitution mandates that a martial law declaration must be reviewed by the cabinet and approved by Parliament.

Week in pictures: Most compelling images from around the world

November 05, 2022 7:13 pm

Here are some of the top photos of the week.

South Korea mourns deaths of loved ones in Seoul's Halloween crush

November 01, 2022 2:14 pm

A memorial was held for the victims of a crowd crush that killed more than 150 partygoers in the South Korean capital of Seoul on Halloween.

Glimpses from Seoul, where a Halloween party left 151 dead

October 31, 2022 10:12 am

Typhoon Hinnamnor batters South Korea; thousands of buildings, roads, bridges damaged

September 07, 2022 12:01 pm

Typhoon Hinnamnor made impact just weeks after heavy rain around the capital, Seoul, caused flooding that killed at least 14 people.

South Korean protesters call for ouster of justice minister handpicked by President Moon Jae-in

October 10, 2019 7:01 am

Thousands of protesters rallied in South Korea's capital Seoul to call for the ouster of President Moon Jae-in's hand-picked justice minister, whose family is at the center of an investigation into allegations of financial crimes and academic favors.

In Pictures: PM Modi conferred with Seoul Peace Prize in South Korea

February 22, 2019 1:59 pm

PM Narendra Modi dedicated the USD 200,000 prize money to 'Namami Gange Programme', which is flagship programme of his government to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of River Ganga.

Thousands tie the knot in South Korea's mass wedding

February 20, 2016 6:41 pm

UAE, Germany and Italy condemn Pathankot attack

January 08, 2016 2:58 pm

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): The governments of UAE, Germany and Italy have condemned the terrorist attack on Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in which seven security personnel were martyred."Terrorism and extremism know no borders and no limits and pose a threat to innocent people everywhere around the world. In order to contain the dangerous threat that terrorism poses to our countries and peoples, international cooperation is indispensable," the Foreign Ministry of UAE said in a statement. Although, the UAE assured India of complete support in its fight against terrorism. "We utterly condemn the terrorist attacks on the Indian air force base in Pathankot and on the Indian Consulate General in Mazar-e-Sharif. The responsible parties must be identified and held accountable," Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a statement. Earlier, Italy, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Japan, South Korea, Maldives, Nepal, Brazil and France also condemned the terrorist attack. Six terrorists were neutralised in the terror attack at the Pathankot air base that began in the wee hours on January 1. Seven security personnel were martyred in the terror attack. The conspiracy behind the terrorist attack in Pathankot was hatched in Markaj, Pakistan, as per high-level official sources.