South Korean banks boost cybersecurity after data leaks
South Korea’s five largest commercial banks are preparing to increase investments in information security following a series of customer data leaks and cyberattacks. The move reflects growing concerns
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
16.10.2026
How a South Korean Car Company Changed India Forever
Hyundai’s rise in India reflects economic liberalization, changing tastes and India's emergence as a global manufacturing power.
Politics
newsweek.com
16.10.2026
South Korea chemical plant fire prompts evacuation of 7,000 workers
A fire at a chemical plant in South Korea’s Ulsan city has prompted the evacuation of around 7,000 workers.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
14.10.2026
South Korea to block unregistered crypto exchanges
South Korean authorities are preparing to restrict access to 27 cryptocurrency platforms that allegedly provided services to local users without the required registration.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
13.10.2026
Man stabs at least 8 people in South Korean mall
Police and fire officials in the South Korean city of Incheon say a man stabbed at least eight people at a shopping mall
World
abcnews.com
13.10.2026
South Korea soccer players’ boasts spark rethink of military service exemptions
Athletes have previously spoken cautiously about the exemptions, long a sensitive subject in a country where most young men are required to serve.
World
japantimes.co.jp
13.10.2026
Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?
Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang.
World
dw.com
12.10.2026
At least 38 people hurt after supermarket ceiling collapses in South Korea
At least 38 people sustained minor injuries after parts of a plaster ceiling collapsed at a supermarket in South Korea’s Daegu city
World
abcnews.com
10.10.2026
Why South Korea and Ukraine Are Fighting Over Two Prisoners of War
South Korea and Ukraine must look beyond the diplomatic dispute over North Korean prisoners of war to protect their partnership.
World
time.com
09.10.2026
South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador in prisoner of war row
Seoul accused Ukraine of breaching a non-disclosure agreement over the transfer of two North Korean soldiers to South Korea.
Politics
politico.eu
08.10.2026
South Korea test-fires its first homegrown hypersonic weapon: presidency
The test comes just days after Pyongyang announced the AI-assisted launch of an intermediate-range hypersonic missile.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.10.2026
South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWs
South Korea recalls envoy from Kyiv amid diplomatic tensions over alleged transfer of North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
World
aljazeera.com
08.10.2026
South Korea warns of AI-aided hacking after bank data breaches
Seoul is alarmed after a recent breach of South Korean banks' cyber defenses that reportedly involved AI-assisted hacking. Officials warn such methods could be used to also target other sectors and go
World
dw.com
08.10.2026
South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute
The South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.
World
npr.org
08.10.2026
South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon
The test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea de
World
npr.org
08.10.2026
South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine amid diplomatic dispute
South Korea has decided to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, Park Kichang.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
08.10.2026
South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon
South Korea has flight-tested its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon
World
abcnews.com
08.10.2026
South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner of war row
Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukra
World
euronews.com
08.10.2026
South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador amid POW dispute
South Korea has said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine. Seoul is upset about a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war being made public knowledge at the UN and had demanded — but not receive
World
dw.com
08.10.2026
South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute
South Korea says it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, stepping up its protest of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent revelation of a supposedly secret transfer of two North Korean pris
World
abcnews.com
08.10.2026