Trump threatens South Korea over Alaska LNG project dispute
Seoul has said it only agreed to the $54 billion plan if it proves economically viable.
World
japantimes.co.jp
03.10.2026
North Korea fired off apparent ballistic missile amid landmine row with South
The launch comes after a landmine explosion injured three South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone last month.
World
japantimes.co.jp
02.10.2026
Dunamu CEO Urges South Korea to Move Quickly on Won-Backed Stablecoins
Dunamu is preparing to provide technology and distribution support for stablecoins once the necessary legal and regulatory framework is in place, CEO Oh Kyoung-suk said.
World
wsj.com
02.10.2026
South Korea’s Lee strips power from prosecutors who indicted him
South Korea's prosecutors have long been accused of exercising excessive power, but the move has raised concerns it may leave crime victims worse off.
World
japantimes.co.jp
02.10.2026
South Korea warns of 'further measures' if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosure
The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.
World
euronews.com
02.10.2026
Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners
A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv?
World
dw.com
02.10.2026
Row between Ukraine, South Korea mounts over North Korean POWs
South Korea’s President accused Ukraine of undermining him by disclosing POW transfer deal
World
aljazeera.com
02.10.2026
Ukrainian minister hopes to heal ‘misunderstanding’ with South Korea, media reports
Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed North Korean prisoners had been sent to South Korea, angering Seoul, which expected the transfer to remain secret.
World
japantimes.co.jp
02.10.2026
North and South Korea trade accusations over landmines that injured three soldiers
A mine blast that injured three South Korean soldiers has renewed scrutiny of North Korea's actions along the border and raised questions about its strategic goals.
World
dw.com
01.10.2026
South Korea Contests U.S. Claims of New $50 Billion Alaska Investment
The Trump administration asserted this week that South Korea will fund an LNG pipeline, but Seoul is disputing the status of negotiations.
World
wsj.com
01.10.2026
South Korea president urges Pyongyang dialogue after DMZ blasts
Seoul's military had demanded North Korea apologize after three South Korean officers were injured in an explosion inside the Demilitarized Zone.
World
japantimes.co.jp
01.10.2026
South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boom
Exports jump 83.5 percent to top $120bn for the first time amid ferocious semiconductor demand.
World
aljazeera.com
01.10.2026
Trump unveils $200 billion South Korean investment in U.S. projects
Trump said the investment will include the construction of nuclear power plants, an LNG pipeline in Alaska and a power generation facility in Texas.
World
japantimes.co.jp
01.10.2026
Trump set to announce $200bn in energy investments from South Korea
The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party's economic record ahead of the US midterm races.
World
aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
South Korea says Zelenskyy's revelation of a secret POW transfer was likely a play for more support
South Korea’s spy agency says Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent disclosure of a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea was likely intended to gain public supp
World
abcnews.com
30.09.2026
Tensions mount as South Korea demands apology from North over mine blast
North Korea has this Wednesday rejected accusations that it planted the mines that injured three South Korean soldiers in the DMZ on September 21. In a statement, Kim Jo Jong, Kim Jong Un's powerful s
World
france24.com
30.09.2026
South Korea: Lost shark draws over half a million visitors
The South Korean port of Busan says that a stranded shark has become a major tourist destination. It's also named the ocean predator an honorary ambassador to the city.
World
dw.com
30.09.2026
South Korea embraces shark slowly circling a canal in the country's biggest port city
A huge gray shark named Bukangi has become an honorary mascot in South Korea’s biggest port city
World
abcnews.com
30.09.2026
South Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as North denies planting mines
South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.
World
aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
Kim Jong Un's sister issues warning as she denies South Korea land mine claims
Kim Jong Un's sister has threatened retaliation and said claims North Korea planted land mines that injured three South Korean soldiers are a "conspiratorial farce".
World
news.sky.com
30.09.2026