#South Korea
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A South Korean special counsel has indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly receiving illegal political funds valued at $186,000 during his campaign.
South Korea's finance ministry has signaled decisive intervention to support the falling won. The move comes as investors shift funds abroad, raising concerns about market stability.
South Korea's population mobility in November 2025 dropped to a 51-year low, reflecting a sluggish housing market and demographic shifts, while the exodus from Seoul continues.
South Korea's childbirths rose for the 16th consecutive month in October 2025, but the growth rate is slowing. Despite a 7-year high in marriages, the total population continued to decline as deaths outpaced births, with the fertility rate at a critically low 0.81.
Shinhan Card reports a data leak affecting over 190,000 merchant operators, caused by internal employees seeking to boost sales performance. No sensitive financial data was compromised. Learn about the scope and the company's response.
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.'