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South Korea February 7, 2023

South Korean court orders government to pay Vietnamese woman who survived gunshot during the Vietnam War

A Vietnamese woman was shot when South Korean marines rampaged through her village during the war in 1968. A court in South Korea ordered the government to pay the woman $24,000.

South Korea February 5, 2023

South Korea boat capsizes, 9 fishermen missing

Nine fishermen remain missing after a 24-ton South Korean vessel capsized off the country's southwestern coast Saturday evening, authorities said.

South Korea February 3, 2023

South Korean court sentences former justice minister to 2 years for abusing his power

A former justice minister from South Korea was sentenced to two years in prison for abusing his power. The minister created fake credentials to help his kids get into prestigious schools.

South Korea February 1, 2023

South Korea rules stolen Korean Buddhist statue must return to Japanese temple where it was stolen

A South Korean Buddhist statue must return to Japan, according to the state court. However, a Korean temple claiming ownership of the 14th-century artifact may appeal the ruling.

South Korea January 31, 2023

South Korea considers lifting COVID visa restrictions on travelers from China early

If Beijing’s coronavirus infections ease, South Korea may lift COVID visa restrictions on travelers from China, as the tourism sector hopes to see a rebound in visitors.

South Korea January 31, 2023

US, South Korea vow to ramp up nuclear deterrence in face of North Korea aggression

The U.S. and South Korea said they would increase military drills and ramp up efforts to bolster nuclear deterrence in the wake of North Korea's hostilities.

South Korea January 30, 2023

South Korea drops indoor mask mandate, but many continue to wear them as concerns linger

South Korea has scrapped its mask requirement for most indoor public places. However, residents are still wearing coverings voluntarily as fears of infections linger.

South Korea January 27, 2023

South Korea plans to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea in hopes of strengthening relationship

South Korea's unification minister claims the country will attempt to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea to help strengthen the relationship between the countries.

Asia January 25, 2023

South Korea, Japan face deaths, travel disruptions amid heavy snow storm

Snowstorms are causing chaos in East Asia for the second straight day. Several people have died in Japan while thousands were left stranded on Jeju Island, South Korea.

South Korea January 25, 2023

Cargo vessel sinks between Japan and South Korea, rescue crews pick up 14 of the 22 crew members

A cargo ship between Japan and South Korea sank early on Wednesday. Rescue crews from the two countries have saved at least 14 of the 22 crew members.

South Korea January 20, 2023

Video shows Seoul fire ripping through slum next to ritzy Gangnam district

Some 500 people were evacuated from their makeshift homes in a shanty village in Seoul Friday after a fire broke out, destroying 60 homes.