South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure
Seoul reportedly seeking parliamentary approval to send military assets to Middle East but president’s office plays down claimsSouth Korea is reviewing a possible deployment of military assets to the
World
theguardian.com
04.09.2026
South Korea prepares to send ships and P-8A jets to the Strait of Burmese
Cənubi Koreya hökuməti ABŞ və İsrailin İranla müharibəsi fonunda Hörmüz boğazına Hərbi Dəniz Qüvvələrinin dəstək gəmisinin və "P-8A" patrul təyyarəsinin mümkün göndərilməsi planını hazırlayıb.
Azerbaijan
report.az
04.09.2026
Middle East live: South Korea prepares for military deployment in Strait of Hormuz
South Korea is considering sending military assets to the Strait of Hormuz to support freedom of navigation, media reported Thursday, though Seoul denied it had decided on a deployment. Iran launched
World
france24.com
04.09.2026
South Korea preparing for military deployment to Strait of Hormuz, reports say
Options under consideration include sending a maritime patrol aircraft, a logistics support vessel or a mine detection and clearance unit, according to the reports.
World
japantimes.co.jp
04.09.2026
International Oscar Submissions: Romania, South Korea, Chile, Germany and More Join the List
The campaigns for the Oscar for international feature film are gaining momentum, with final submissions due by Oct. 1. The Oscars shortlists will be revealed on Dec. 15, with 15 international films se
Culture
variety.com
04.09.2026
South Korean police seek indictment of K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police are pushing for an indictment of music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk, chairperson of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, over alleged investor fraud
World
abcnews.com
03.09.2026
Turkmenistan, South Korea discuss upcoming Central Asia Summit
Azerbaijan
trend.az
03.09.2026
South Korea hastens relocations of government bodies outside of Seoul
The Seoul capital region accounts for just 12% of South Korea's land but 53% of national gross domestic product.
World
japantimes.co.jp
03.09.2026
South Korea’s Inflation Rebounds Above 3%
Finance
wsj.com
02.09.2026
Saudi and South Korean oil tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The increase in shipping attacks comes after a period of relative calm in the war
Finance
ft.com
01.09.2026
Robert Moreno has been appointed the interim head coach of the South Korean national team
Spanish specialist Robert Moreno has been appointed as the interim head coach of the South Korean national team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
01.09.2026
The chief of staff of the President of South Korea has resigned in the background of changes in the stock market
Kim Yong-bum, chief of staff for political affairs of the President of South Korea, has resigned.
Azerbaijan
report.az
01.09.2026
South Korean scientists create breathing-like artificial lung
Researchers in South Korea have developed an artificial lung with an ultra-thin hydrogel membrane that mimics the movement of alveoli during inhalation and exhalation. The new technology could help sc
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
31.08.2026
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
World
aljazeera.com
31.08.2026
South Korea court sentences Unification Church leader to jail
Han Hak-ja was given a combined two years in prison over offenses linked to efforts to gain influence with former President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration.
World
japantimes.co.jp
31.08.2026
Weather tracker: Warm Yellow Sea strengthens storms in South Korea
More than 200mm of rain forecast in parts of South Korea, while parts of southern Europe to be 10C above averageSouth Korea’s prime minister, Han Seong-sook, met officials to prepare for heavy rain ex
World
theguardian.com
31.08.2026
Japan-South Korea business panel launched to address low birth rate
The group aims to enable the two countries to share knowledge and experiences in seeking solutions to their demographic challenges through private-sector cooperation.
World
japantimes.co.jp
31.08.2026
The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?
South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Majority in South Korea want nukes, survey says, amid U.S. defense concerns
According to a Gallup Korea poll released Friday, 65% of those surveyed said that South Korea should have its own nuclear weapons, while 30% are opposed to the idea.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
South Korea leans toward military conscription for women
Facing a population decline, fewer potential servicemembers and calls for social equality to be extended to national military service, Koreans inch closer to breaking the taboo on women on the front l
World
dw.com
28.08.2026