South Korean Children Sued the Government Over Climate Policy. They Just Won.

A lack of specific emissions-reduction targets in the coming decades was declared unconstitutional for placing an excessive burden on future generations. Read More

U.S. and South Korea Eye Potential North Korean Provocations Before November Election

South Korea and the United States are closely monitoring the possibility that North Korea might carry out significant provocations ... Read More

Japan’s leader makes a farewell visit to Seoul and reaffirms sympathy for Korean colonial victims

Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting South Korea to boost warming ties between the traditional Asian rivals. Read More

Washington and Seoul discussing new deal on cost sharing for US troops in South Korea ahead of a potential Trump election victory

Washington and Seoul may strike a cost-sharing agreement for US forces based in South Korea before the end of the year – even though the current agreement does not expire until the end of 2025 – as ... Read More

Why Is South Korea’s President Yoon So Unpopular?

The majority of South Koreans think their president is not doing his job well, and there’s no shortage of explanations. Read More

South Korea poll shows Yoon's approval rating at lowest since inaguration

The approval rating of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol fell to the lowest since he took office in May 2022 in the latest Gallup Korea poll published on Friday. Only 20% of those surveyed approved ... Read More

Climate change poses grave threat to South Korea’s kimchi

Kimchi, South Korea's national dish, is facing serious shortage challenges as rising temperatures threaten the production of key ingredient napa cabbage. The shrinking supply of the vegetable has ... Read More