The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) cancels 10 professional baseball games over two evenings due to extreme heat warnings across South Korea, with 15 games total canceled this summer. The decision follows heat-related illnesses among fans at a game in Incheon, prompting a review of heat-related game rules.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for integrating the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies into a single institution to prevent future military coups, pointing out that past coups originated from Korea Military Academy graduates.
South Korea's government is considering establishing an agency dedicated exclusively to youth policies, along with a specialized research institute, committee, and ministerial meeting, following a briefing to President Lee Jae Myung.
South Korean police raided Starbucks national headquarters over defamation claims regarding a 'Tank Day' tumbler promotion launched on the 1980 Gwangju Uprising anniversary, which sparked outrage and a boycott.
South Korea's foreign reserves increased by $590 million to $427.95 billion in July, marking the second consecutive monthly gain, driven by foreign exchange stabilization bonds and rising foreign currency deposits.
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back ordered a special inspection of military discipline after errors including unloaded rifles and near-shootdowns of allied drones heightened concerns over South Korea's defense readiness.
South Korea and Bangladesh agreed in principle on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) during talks in Dhaka, aiming to expand trade, eliminate tariffs, and boost industrial cooperation.
South Korea faces unprecedented heat waves, with Yangsan hitting 42.5C, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to classify the crisis as a national disaster and exposing vulnerabilities in energy, industry, and social safety nets.
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) plans to fine conglomerate heads up to 10% of omitted affiliates' combined assets or sales for violating antitrust rules by omitting affiliates from regulatory filings, alongside tougher price-rigging penalties.
South Korean newspapers highlight key policy changes, including the stripping of investigative powers from the prosecution, housing market reforms, and economic news such as runaway household debt and tech industry deals.
Shanghai-based company MiniMax has restricted free access to its model weights in the US, EU, UK and South Korea, citing regulatory uncertainties and ongoing copyright legal proceedings.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted excess volatility in the South Korean won and stressed the necessity of a stable yen following a joint U.S.-Japan currency market intervention.
South Korea's foreign ministry protested Japan's renewed territorial claim to Dokdo islets in its defense white paper, calling for immediate withdrawal and reaffirming sovereignty.
South Korea's main opposition People Power Party (PPP) criticizes a passed bill removing the prosecution's direct investigation authority, warning it may weaken victim protection and potentially aid President Lee Jae Myung in pending trials.
A front-line South Korean Army unit nearly shot down a domestic military drone during a flight test, an opposition lawmaker said, following a similar recent mishap involving a U.S. drone.
Eight liberal student activists were apprehended Tuesday after infiltrating the K-55 Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, chanting anti-U.S. slogans and later citing disputes over a semiconductor project and a chemical leak.
South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced plans to overhaul industrial electricity pricing to lower costs for businesses operating outside the Seoul metropolitan area and boost regional development.
Seoul faces its first severe heatwave warning as record-breaking temperatures sweep South Korea, causing 16 fatalities and straining power grids while officials deploy emergency cooling measures.
South Korea's foreign and defense ministries strongly protested Japan's renewed territorial claims to the Dokdo islets in its latest defense white paper, summoning Japanese diplomatic and military representatives in Seoul.
Michelle Park Steel, the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea, began her official duties on Tuesday by meeting with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun after submitting a copy of her credentials in Seoul.
Eight liberal student activists were apprehended Tuesday after infiltrating the U.S. K-55 Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, while chanting anti-U.S. slogans.
South Korea's industry ministry announced plans to expedite administrative procedures for a mega semiconductor cluster project and other key technology initiatives in the second half of the year.
The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) announced plans to send a research probe to the Earth-Moon region in 2031 to monitor solar activity. The agency will present these goals at the COSPAR conference in Florence, Italy.
Samsung Electronics reported 1.44 million preorders for its Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8 in South Korea, breaking the previous record set by Galaxy Note 10 in 2019.
