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South Korea June 1

South Korea faces high-stakes election; fears over China, North Korea and US ties shape voter concerns

As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the geopolitical stakes of the race.

South Korea May 22

Kim Jong Un left fuming after North Korea's new destroyer damaged in failed launch

North Korea's Kim Jong Un faces embarrassment after a failed naval destroyer launch. The incident prompts an investigation and highlights military modernization efforts.

North Korea May 8

North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into sea, South Korea says

Multiple short-range ballistic missiles were fired by North Korea from an area around its eastern port city of Wonsan, South Korean military officials said.

Vatican News & Updates May 4

Will the next pope be from Asia?

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle could become the first Asian pontiff, marking a historic moment for the church as it considers leadership beyond its mostly European traditions.

North Korea April 30

600 North Korean troops killed while fighting Ukraine, South Korea says

Roughly 600 North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, South Korean lawmakers said, citing the country's intelligence agency.

Opinion April 11

Anti-American leftists could turn South Korea into the next Venezuela

America's alliance with South Korea goes back to the days just after WWII. But their upcoming election could thrust an anti-America, pro-China party into power and push the US out of Asia.

South Korea April 8

South Korea says 10 North Korean soldiers crossed military demarcation line, warning shots fired

South Korea's military said troops aired warning broadcasts and fired warning shots after approximately 10 North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line in the demilitarized zone.

South Korea April 5

South Korea presidential ouster part of Chinese strategy to 'expand its regional influence,' expert says

One analyst, as well as supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, says China backed Yoon's ouster in South Korea to weaken U.S. ties and expand its influence by propping up Beijing-friendly political allies.

South Korea April 3

South Korean president removed from office four months after declaring martial law

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed form office Friday, four months after he declared martial law, sending the East Asian country into chaos.

South Korea March 26

South Korea’s centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires

Wildfires in South Korea's southern regions have left 24 people dead and destroyed more than 300 structures, including large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex.

South Korea March 25

Motorcyclist who vanished into sinkhole is found dead following search

A motorcyclist was found dead Tuesday around 18 hours after he vanished into a massive sinkhole that opened up in Seoul, South Korea’s largest city.