Trump orders military to ‘substantially reduce’ joint exercises with South Korea
The president said he has directed the Pentagon to scale down the exercises, citing South Korea’s refusal to join the war in Iran and his “very good” relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
World
nbcnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea
In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader.
Politics
nytimes.com
17.08.2026
Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea
His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.
World
bbc.co.uk
16.08.2026
End of an era? South Korea’s sun sets in the Premier League but Japan rise
After glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, the new season could be Korean-free for first time since 2005It has been a cruel summer for South Korea. The national team crashed and burned at the
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
South Korea’s SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in record-breaking US IPO
South Korean chip giant makes largest-ever debut by a foreign firm in the US, eclipsing Alibaba's 2014 IPO.
World
aljazeera.com
10.07.2026
South Korean President, ex-players, fans demand change after World Cup exit
South Korea's World Cup exit after the group stage prompted the coach to quit, with the President calling for a probe.
World
aljazeera.com
29.06.2026
South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
World
bbc.co.uk
29.06.2026
South Africa fans hail historic World Cup knockout entry after Korea win
The nation’s shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos’ team.
World
aljazeera.com
25.06.2026
South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time
Bafana Bafana, playing in the tournament for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, have reached the round of 32.
World
aljazeera.com
25.06.2026
South Korea’s booming stock market mints a generation of novice investors
South Korean stocks are soaring, drawing first-time investors in a nation where property has long reigned supreme.
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
South Korea’s SK Hynix enters exclusive $1 trillion club
Chipmaker becomes second South Korean company in history to hit milestone.
World
aljazeera.com
29.05.2026
North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
World
bbc.com
04.05.2026
South Korea holds pro-Palestine protest in solidarity with Gaza
Protesters in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, were in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza enduring genocidal attacks.
World
aljazeera.com
03.05.2026
Eight runners hospitalised after collapsing during South Korea marathon
Heat-related illnesses cause 12 runners to fall during the race near South Korea's Demilitarized Zone.
World
aljazeera.com
20.04.2026
Runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search in South Korea
The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.
World
bbc.com
17.04.2026
How did a wolf become a fugitive in South Korea?
A wolf burrowed under a fence at his zoo in South Korea becoming the country's newest fugitive.
World
bbc.com
16.04.2026
US to conduct trilateral military exercise with South Korea and Japan
The United States will conduct a trilateral military exercise with South Korea and Japan.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
26.08.2026
Berlin’s defence push draws global groups to set up shop in Germany
Companies from Norway, Finland and South Korea establish German offices to tap higher spending
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
Uzbekistan, South Korea deepen business ties at Tashkent Forum
Azerbaijan
trend.az
25.08.2026
Oscars: South Korea Selects Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ for International Feature Race
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has selected “Possible Love,” directed by Lee Chang-dong, as South Korea’s official entry for the international feature film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. “Possi
Culture
variety.com
25.08.2026