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Bloodhounds Actress Kim Sae-Ron Found Dead At 24 In Seoul Residence, Police Investigate | Details

South Korean actress Kim Sae-Ron, 24, was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on February 16. A close friend discovered her body and alerted authorities. Police ruled out foul play but..

OpenAI partners with Kakao to expand AI services in South Korea

This was the second partnership deal signed this week between the ChatGPT developer and a high-profile Asian firm as it aims to expand its Stargate initiative.

Air Busan plane catches fire at South Korean airport, all 176 evacuated safely

A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea on Tuesday.

Protesters storm South Korean court following extension of President Yoon's detention

Protesters Storm Inside South Korea Court: Building Damaged, Smashed Over Yoon’s Detention Extension

Protests in South Korea escalated into violent clashes outside the Seoul court after the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was extended for up to 20 days. Thousands gathered to demand his..

'Almost inevitable' that South Korea's embattled president 'will be serving time in prison'

Europeans more fearful than others of second Trump US presidency, says poll

Citizens in traditional US ally countries such as the United Kingdom, South Korea, and EU member states express greater doubts about the future of a Trump administration compared to the rest of the..

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol arrested by anti-corruption agency after weeks-long standoff

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol becomes the first sitting president to be arrested in the country’s history after weeks-long standoff.

Chaos In South Korea: President Yoon Arrested Again | Political Crisis Deepens with His Detention

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on January 15, 2025, after a failed martial law attempt. This historic event marks the first time a sitting president in South Korea has..

South Korean police take charge in effort to detain impeached President Yoon

Dozens of anti-corruption agency investigators and assisting police officers attempted to detain the impeached president on Friday but retreated from his residence in Seoul after a tense five-hour..

North Korea Fires Missile During Blinken's Visit to South Korea – Provocation Amid Political Turmoil

North Korea has conducted a ballistic missile test coinciding with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to South Korea for high-level diplomatic talks. The missile, believed to be an..

South Korea's Divisive Showdown: Thousands Rally For & Against Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

In the heart of Seoul, thousands of South Koreans gathered in the snow to protest for and against the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. With his arrest warrant expiring soon, the country..

Thousands of protesters in South Korea demand arrest of ousted President Yoon

While crowds of protesters gathered to demand Yoon's arrest on Saturday, another demonstration was held by around 1,000 supporters of the impeached president in front of his residence in Seoul.

Standoff in Seoul ends after security forces suspend attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon

Investigators withdrew from Yoon Suk Yeol's residence after the South Korean presidential security service blocked their attempt to arrest him during a six-hour standoff.

Seoul court issues arrest warrant for Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges, blocked by military

A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges, but military personnel have blocked the police from carrying out the arrest. The incident..

Inspection of South Korean plane crash site continues

Investigators are still combing through the wreckage of the Jeju Air plane that crashed in southern South Korea on Sunday, claiming 179 lives.

South Korean police raid Jeju Air offices as crash investigation continues

Meanwhile, investigators are continuing to examine the Flight 2216 crash site in South Korea that killed 179 people on Sunday.

South Korea’s Deadliest Plane Crash: How Two Flight Attendants Defied Death | Watch

In this video, we delve into the remarkable survival story of two flight attendants who managed to survive the deadly plane crash at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. Out of 181 people..

South Korea to inspect all 737-800 Boeing aircraft following plane crash

Heartbreaking Paper Tribute Amid South Korea's Deadliest Jeju Plane Crash: Note Found Near Wreckage

Amid the devastation of South Korea's deadliest plane crash, a poignant tribute emerges near the crash site—a simple note reading, "Thank you, Captain. Hope you’ve gone to a better place and rest..

'Arrest Yoon Suk Yeol' -Martial Law Controversy, Insurrection Charges, Political Turmoil in S. Korea

South Korea faces an unprecedented political crisis as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol becomes the first sitting leader to have an arrest warrant approved. Following his controversial imposition of..

Expert focuses on structure close to runway plane skidded off in South Korea

Air safety expert David Learmount said the tragedy did not happen because of the fault of the landing gear, but because of a concrete structure near the runway.

South Koreans mourn 179 people who died in plane crash

Rescue workers and investigators have been combing the site at Muan airport, south of Seoul, where the Boeing 737 that had flown from Bangkok crashed.

‘Bird Strike, Bird Strike, Go-Around’: South Korean Plane’s Pilot’s Cry for Help Before Fatal Crash

The harrowing final moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216 have left South Korea in mourning after the country's deadliest aviation disaster unfolded at Muan International Airport. Moments before the crash..

South Korea Mourns 179 Jeju Air Crash Victims: President Visits Memorial Site After Tragic Disaster

South Korea is in mourning after the deadly Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash that claimed the lives of 179 people. The crash, which took place in Muan, saw the aircraft make a mayday call before..