Ex-first lady jailed for 20 months
A judge handed the country's former first lady, Kim Keon-hee, 20 months in jail for accepting lavish gifts from a cult-like church but acquitted her for alleged stock manipulation and other charges.
Fourth case of African swine fever reported
The nation confirmed its fourth case of African swine fever (ASF) this year, prompting authorities to step up containment measures nationwide.
Seoul mourns death of ex-PM who nurtured democracy
Former prime minister Lee Hae-chan, a veteran politician and influential fixture on the country's road to democracy, died during an official visit to Vietnam's southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City, both governments said.
US, Seoul agree to deepen nuke sub cooperation
Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and US Under Secretary of Defence for Policy Elbridge Colby agreed to deepen cooperation on Seoul's pursuit of a nuclear-powered submarine.
Budget chief pick pulled amid backlash
President Lee Jae-myung has withdrawn his appointment of Lee Hye-hoon as the newly created Budget Ministry chief, Woo Sang-ho, a presidential secretary said in a televised address yesterday.
Date auctions raise red flags over exploitation
Auctioning the rights to date women has become a new fad in live streaming in South Korea, drawing concerns that the practice involves possible sex work or exploits those involved.
Scam crime suspects to be repatriated
Seventy-three South Korean suspects, who have been detained in Cambodia over alleged involvement in scam crimes, will be forcibly returned home, the presidential Blue House has said.
Dating shows push boundaries to keep viewers hooked
Dating reality shows have emerged as one of the most popular TV formats in Korea, prized by producers for their cost efficiency and reliable ratings and by viewers for their vicarious romance and emotional release at a time when dating has become increasingly difficult.
South Korean law to regulate AI takes effect
South Korea became the first country to have a wide-ranging law regulating artificial intelligence take full effect on Jan 22, including specific provisions targeting deepfakes.
Landmark AI laws launched amid concerns
THE government introduced what it says is the world's first comprehensive set of laws regulating artificial intelligence, aiming to strengthen trust and safety in the sector, but startups fretted that compliance could hold them back.
