Record heat claims 19 lives
PRESIDENT Lee Jae-myung has urged authorities to step up support for people affected by a record heatwave in the country, calling it a national disaster after scorching conditions were blamed for 19 deaths.
Japan’s ageing workforce becomes neighbour’s youth opportunity
When Japanese entrepreneur Moe Kasugai was a student at Seoul's Yonsei University, she was struck by how some of the prestigious South Korean college's brightest graduates struggled to land a job.
Forty degrees and still rising
A record heatwave is gripping the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures soaring across South Korea and North Korea as authorities expand emergency measures and residents seek relief in cooling shelters, beaches and water parks.
Cities overwhelmed by heat
The country registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, as authorities warned people to "immediately" stop all outdoor activities in affected areas.
BTS reignites debate over Grammy categories
BTS' announcement that the group would not submit its music for consideration for next year's Grammy Awards has reignited debate over whether music should be judged beyond region and language – or whether race- and region-based award categories promote diversity or undermine the principle of evaluating music on its artistic merits.
Nation records highest-ever temperature of 41.4°C
The country recorded its highest temperature since modern weather observations began, as a prolonged heatwave pushed temperatures above 40°C for a third straight day in parts of the country.
BTS boycott Grammys over new category
K-pop group BTS said they will not submit any music for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2027, citing dissatisfaction with the academy's new category for best Asian pop music performance.
Web warriors take aim at deepfakes
Under banners emblazoned with "Solidarity" and "We stand together with victims", a group of South Korean women digital detectives dredges the Internet for a scourge of illegal AI-enabled pornography.
AI cameras help to spot suicide attempts
When AI-powered cameras on bridges over Seoul's Han River raise the alarm that someone may be about to jump, acting quickly is vital.
More jail time for Yoon
Former president Yoon Suk-yeol (pic) was convicted of making false statements during his presidential campaign in the latest verdict after he was removed from office last year over his brief imposition of martial law.
