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Seoul might be living in the future but South Korea’s islands say not so fast
As few Seoulites flee the city in summer, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the country’s timeless archipelago – ...
At least 11 deaths linked to scorching heatwave in South Korea
Amid an intense heatwave in South Korea that shows no signs of abating, a government estimate suggested on July 27 that the ...
South Korea to scrutinise US-Japan trade deal as officials fly to Washington
Seoul will take a close look at the terms of a U.S.-Japan trade deal, South Korea's industry minister said on Wednesday, ...
Landslides and Floods Kill 18 in South Korea
As rescuers search for the missing under the rubble, thousands of evacuated villagers face the daunting task of rebuilding their homes.
Americans may aspire to single-family homes, but in South Korea, apartments are king
South Korea’s middle-class dream of home ownership? It's not a house with a white picket fence — it's an apartment.
Heavy rains in South Korea leave at least 14 dead and 12 others missing
Torrential rains in South Korea over five days have caused 14 deaths and left 12 people missing, officials report ...
South Korea Q2 GDP +0.6% Q/q, Stronger Than Expected
Gross domestic product expanded 0.6% in the April-June period from a quarter earlier on a seasonally adjusted basis, after ...
South Korea police raid offices of K-pop powerhouse HYBE over share probe
South Korean police raided offices at the headquarters of K-pop agency HYBE on Thursday over allegations of unfair share ...
Initial probe into South Korea’s Jeju Air crash hints at pilot error, angering families
The initial results of an investigation into December’s devastating Jeju Air crash in South Korea show that the plane’s both ...