Former Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will be sentenced at 3 p.m. today on insurrection charges following his brief imposition of martial law in December 2014. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Stay with us here for live updates.
Bongeunsa Temple is the second largest temple in Seoul, with 1,000 visitors popping in daily for a quick look. I tried out their new 2-hour flexible temple stay program for just 5,000 won, which includes a tour, tea ceremony and meditation.
As the number of foreign residents in Korea surges toward 3 million, the government has designated a record 100 sub-districts as “foreigner-dense clusters,” underscoring how immigrant communities are reshaping local neighborhoods across the country.
A different kind of performer is commanding Korean stages this year — one made of wood, cloth and strings. Puppet-centered productions are drawing audiences by turning movement into story and making the thrill of live theater feel newly urgent.
The second season of tvN's hit 2016 series "Signal" and Disney+'s Korean original series "Knock-Off" have one thing in common: both projects were indefinitely postponed due to controversies surrounding featured stars.
Korea blew out Sweden to close in on a spot in the semifinals of the women's curling tournament at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday.
The erroneous transfer of Bitcoins worth 64 trillion won ($44 billion) at Bithumb has prompted financial authorities to scrutinize not only the exchange's internal control system but the overall reliability of digital asset service providers.
Korea’s special prosecutors face challenges in securing convictions against former President Yoon Suk Yeol and others, with courts often providing lesser sentences than sought amid critiques of political motivations and evidence standards.
Nearly a year has passed since allegations arose on YouTube about actor Kim Soo-hyun dating the late Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor. Police say they are nearing the end of their investigation into Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Sae-ron's family and Hoverlab.
BTS is finally returning after three years and nine months. For many fans, the reunion is a celebration. But for some couples, it has become an unexpected complication when the concert dates and locations overlap with their plans.
Few contestants on Netflix’s “Single’s Inferno” (2021-) season 5 have divided viewers as sharply as Choi Mina Sue. But away from the cameras, the 26-year-old reveals a more reflective side.
K-pop thrives on the powerful bonds between artists and their fans, and the Lunar New Year holiday is about family and togetherness. As the Lunar New Year's Day arrived Tuesday, stars reached out to fans with heartfelt messages bridging both worlds.
Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong will take her fourth crack at winning a record-tying sixth career Olympic medal Wednesday.
Take a look into the haunting stories of Korea's Ted Bundy, a newlywed couple who disappeared without a trace and a pregnant killer.
Since the start of the year, reports of otter sightings have been pouring in from cities across the country. Because they require clean water they are considered an “indicator species,” meaning their presence reflects a region's ecological health.
A week before the Lunar New Year holiday, a somber mood hung over Soraepogu Traditional Fish Market in Namdong District, Incheon, as sharply reduced foot traffic due to recent controversies left the normally bustling market unusually quiet.
The Korean women's curling team defeated China 10–9 in Olympic round-robin play on Monday, keeping its semifinal hopes alive. In the decisive 10th end, Korea secured two points to complete a dramatic comeback victory.
Korean short track skater Kim Gil-li won bronze in the 1,000 meters final, claiming Korea's first women’s short track medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday.
Heavy traffic built up on major roads and expressways across Korea Tuesday as people traveled to their hometowns on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year holiday.
Rising home prices in Korea have reduced spending and overall economic well-being for younger households while increasing wealth for older homeowners, a Bank of Korea (BOK) report showed on Thursday.