South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to jail term in bribery case
Kim Keon Hee’s husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, could be facing the death penalty over his declaration of martial law in 2024.
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S Korean firefighters tackle huge blaze in last of Seoul’s ‘shanty towns’
No casualties reported as huge fire breaks out in makeshift homes on fringe of Seoul’s upmarket Gangnam district.
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says no chance of improved ties with the South
Powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rebukes claims she is open to more “communication”.
South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon
Prosecutors say Yoon, who was impeached over a failed 2024 martial law declaration, threatened ‘constitutional order’.
Seoul calls for freeze of North’s nuclear programme, Chinese mediation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes a halt to Pyongyang’s nuclear programme in exchange for ‘compensation’.
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Can China and South Korea reset complex ties after Xi-Lee summit?
Analysts say both countries increasingly rely on each other for economic and security reasons amid geopolitical churn.
North Korea fires missiles towards sea as South Korean leader visits China
The missile test comes as President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi
Analysts say summit signals Beijing’s desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances.
Kim Jong Un’s potential heir makes public visit to N Korean founder’s tomb
Kim Ju Ae’s first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum added to speculation she may become the next in line.
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South Korea announces end to controversial bear bile farming
South Korea has announced it’s ending bear bile farming over animal cruelty concerns.
Published On 30 Dec 2025
