South Korea sees a nearly threefold increase in heat-related illness cases over the past decade, with an average of 215 cases (2011-2015) rising to 638 (2021-2025), alongside a rise in heat-related deaths.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day reaches 5 million ticket sales in South Korea in 11 days, becoming the fastest foreign film to do so since 2023.
Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok wins Democratic Party (DP) primaries in Incheon and Jeju with 47.75% of votes, beating rival Jung Chung-rae (42.08%) and Song Young-gil (10.17%). Kim slightly leads Jung (45.42% to 44.56%) across three primaries ahead of the DP's August 17 national convention to elect a new leader.
The Korea Football Association apologized after a government audit revealed corporate credit cards were used to pay for sexual entertainment for foreign referees between 2011 and 2012.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung instructed officials on Friday to boldly push for large-scale housing supply to cool down overheated real estate prices in Seoul and adjacent areas.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pledged to review government policies that disadvantage young married couples in housing loans and welfare benefits, aiming to remove marriage penalties.
South Korea faces extreme heat waves with daytime highs reaching up to 37 C, alongside expected heavy rain and scattered showers in various regions, prompting driving test suspensions.
South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in stated he will give 120 percent for Atletico Madrid ahead of his debut against Manchester City in a Seoul preseason match.
South Korea's government rejected U.S. lawmakers' claims that a revised network act is discriminatory and enables political censorship, stating the law aims to protect users and combat digital disinformation.
South Korea's defense ministry reaffirmed its commitment to merging the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies into a single institution to prevent future coups and improve efficiency, despite strong opposition from alumni groups.
Temperatures exceeded 40 C in Seoul and other parts of South Korea on Friday for the first time since 2018, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration, amid an ongoing extreme heat wave.
K-pop group BLACKPINK will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an intimate fan meet-and-greet at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, uniting all four members for a rare domestic appearance.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has designated Andong and four nearby towns as special disaster zones following severe flood damage from heavy rains in July.
The South Korean won strengthened to 1,416.1 per U.S. dollar on Friday as exporters sold dollars amid renewed Middle East tension and rising global oil prices, despite foreign net selling of local stocks.
SK hynix invests 54.3 trillion KRW ($38.3B) in two new semiconductor fabs in Yongin and Cheongju, South Korea, to meet growing AI memory chip demand, aligning with the government's 'tripolar mega project'
POSCO Holdings to divest $1.76B in shares from POSCO International ($1.76B) and POSCO DX ($176M) on Sept 7 to secure funds and boost corporate value.
Temperatures in South Korea surpassed 40°C in multiple regions on August 7, with a peak of 40.7°C in Hanam, as the country endures an intense heat wave, with 14.8 average heat wave days since June 1, the fourth highest since 1973.
Kakao's unionized workers secure 6.3% annual pay rise plus a 3M KRW special bonus after a 3-month wage dispute, including a historic strike.
IShowSpeed seeks a third consecutive Streamer of the Year award at the Esports Awards 2026, facing competition from 11 other nominees including Kai Cenat and Jynxzi, with voting open until November 10, 2026.
KOSPI falls 0.6% to 6,258.77 amid foreign selling due to Middle East tensions, particularly over Iran's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil prices and market volatility.
A 2016 government audit reveals the Korea Football Association (KFA) provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees at adult establishments using corporate credit cards between 2011-2012, during international matches including Olympic and World Cup qualifiers.
Seoul shares ended lower for a second straight session Friday, weighed down by foreign selling as renewed tensions in the Middle East over the Strait of Hormuz dampened investor sentiment.
A 2016 government audit report shows the Korea Football Association used corporate credit cards to pay for sexual entertainment for foreign referees between 2011 and 2012.
El Gobierno aplaza sin fecha fijada la visita del rey Felipe VI a Ceuta, a pesar de que el Monarca se comprometió a realizarla tras reunirse con el presidente ceutí, Juan Jesús Vivas. El ministro Óscar López señala que se hará «cuando sea oportuno».
