#South Korea

South Korean prosecutors demanded the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Jan 13, 2026, for insurrection charges related to the 2024 martial law.

Seoul court to decide on arrest warrants for MBK Partners Chairman Kim Byung-ju on Jan 14, 2026, over alleged fraud in Homeplus bond sales.

South Korean authorities launched a joint investigation on Jan 12, 2026, into North Korea's drone incursion claims. Investigators suspect commercial drones from private entities.

Nvidia and the South Korean Science Ministry have agreed to swiftly set up a new R&D center in 2026, focusing on AI startups and semiconductor R&D.

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol faces his final hearing on Friday for the 2024 martial law attempt. Prosecutors may seek the death penalty in a landmark insurrection trial.

KOSPI hits a fresh record high of 4,552.37 on Jan 8, 2026, as defense and shipbuilding gains offset profit-taking in tech stocks like Samsung Electronics.

On Jan 6, 2026, the mother of a late Coupang worker testified in a police investigation regarding an alleged cover-up of an industrial accident and evidence destruction by founder Kim Bom-suk.

On Jan. 6, 2026, the KOSPI index hit a historic milestone of 4,500. Driven by record-high prices for Samsung and SK hynix, analysts project the rally to continue toward 5,200.

2024 South Korea R&D budget cuts led to an 11.2% drop in lead researchers and a 13% reduction in projects, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.

Seoul Councilor Kim Kyung has left for the US amid a bribery investigation. Police seek entry notification as the 100 million won nomination scandal widens.

The insurrection trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol concludes this week. With the death penalty on the table, a verdict is expected by early February.

Explore the 2024 South Korea deepfake crime suspects data showing that 97.6% of suspects are male and 83.7% are teenagers. A deep dive into the demographics of digital sex crimes.