South Korea
Record Korean peninsula heatwave sets 122-year high temperature of 42.5°C
South Korea's weather agency warned temperatures could rise further in western regions this week.
White phosphorus leak reported inside US airbase in South Korea, safety ministry says
South Korean navy recovers body of seaman missing near North Korean border
South Korea to unveil USD 650 b. mega semiconductor, AI projects in manufacturing 'great leap'
South Korean president faces impeachment calls after martial law debacle
The main opposition Democratic Party called for Yoon, who has been in office since 2022, to resign or face impeachment.
South Korean researchers: kimchi cuts fat, boosts gut health
Study participants who ate kimchi experienced a 2.6% reduction in body fat over three months.
106-million years ago, this tiny dino-predator ran faster than any animal living today
Researchers found Dromaeosauriformipes rarus used feathered arms to achieve lift, suggesting early evolution of flapping flight.
Heavy smokers may need 25 years for heart disease risk to match that of non-smokers after quitting
Study reveals ex-smokers with over eight pack-years have similar heart attack risk as current smokers.
Intruder breaks into Seoul Israeli Embassy, causes property damage - report
There were no subsequent reports of anyone wounded from the incident. However, the report noted, at the time, that the intruder had not been found.
North Korean troops in Russia readying for combat in Ukraine war, S.Korea says
South Korea will respond to the North's activities with all available means, it added, without elaborating on what actions it might take.
North Korea set to blow up cross-border roads with South amid drone row, Seoul says
The South Korean military spokesperson warned that North Korea was making preparations to blow up the border as soon as Monday.
First Israel studies center opens in South Korea amid anti-Israel protests
Pro-Palestinians protestors unsuccessfully appealed to the heads of the university to sever all ties with Israel, starting with dismantling this new learning center
Israel-Korea fund of $80M to invest in startups in deep tech sectors
OurCrowd and South Korean government to establish $80M Israel-Korea fund for 25-30 deep tech startups in sectors like semiconductors, robotics, quantum computing, and more.
Following first US Presidential debate, overseas allies brace for Trump return
Trump's skepticism towards NATO is causing further anxiety this time, as Russia's war in Ukraine has brought conflict to the bloc's doorstep.
