#South Korea

In a historic first, families of Korean WWII conscripts have filed a lawsuit in a Seoul court against Japan and the Yasukuni Shrine, seeking removal of names and $593,700 in damages over historical grievances.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denies allegations he sent drones into North Korea to create a pretext for martial law, citing a phone call with Donald Trump as part of his defense.

South Korean startup Innospace's Hanbit-Nano rocket, the country's first commercial orbital launch attempt, crashed 30 seconds after liftoff in Brazil.

South Korea's ruling party floor leader, Rep. Kim Byung-ki, has apologized after a report revealed he accepted free hotel accommodation from Korean Air while overseeing its merger.

South Korea's government has announced a comprehensive strategy to boost annual food exports to $21 billion by 2030, leveraging the global popularity of K-culture. The plan includes targeted product strategies, educational initiatives, and cultural integration.

South Korea's KOSPI rose for a third day, driven by foreign buying as AI valuation fears eased. Shipbuilding stocks surged on reports of a new naval deal with the U.S.

The South Korean government has formed a multi-agency task force, including the national spy agency, to investigate a massive data breach at Coupang affecting 33.7 million users, calling it a 'major social crisis.'

U.S. Forces Korea conducted the first live-fire drill of the new M270A2 MLRS. The 'Steel Rain' exercise highlights alliance modernization and enhanced deterrence capabilities on the Korean Peninsula.

South Korea's ruling party has passed a bill to create a special tribunal for insurrection cases tied to ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law attempt, overriding a record-long filibuster by the opposition.

Foreign investors reversed course in December, pouring $1.3 billion into South Korean tech and auto stocks like SK hynix and Hyundai, fueled by AI optimism and easing trade tensions.

South Korean startup Innospace's first commercial rocket, the Hanbit-Nano, crashed 30 seconds after launching from Brazil. This analysis covers the mission failure, the technology involved, and the implications for the private space race.

The U.S. nuclear-powered submarine USS Greeneville arrived in Busan, South Korea, on Dec. 23, 2025, for a port call aimed at strengthening the U.S.-South Korea alliance amid regional tensions with North Korea.