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Cambodia questions warning from President Lee on social media

The Cambodian government questioned the intent behind a warning posted by President Lee Jae Myung in Khmer after Cambodian media outlets raised concerns that the message could stigmatize the Southeast Asian country as a criminal hub.

2026-02-03

Freezing temperatures forecast for last day of 2025 and New Year

Cold wave advisories will be issued for Seoul, Daejeon, and parts of Gyeonggi and other provinces on the last day of 2025. The cold snap is expected to continue through New Year’s Day and into Friday.

2025-12-31

'Don't make small profits from weak won': Senior presidential aide urges top CFOs to cooperate on forex policy

Amid heightened concerns over the weak Korean won, Kim Yong-beom, presidential director of national policy, summoned chief financial officers (CFOs) from the country’s top seven exporters on Thursday and urged their cooperation.

2025-12-19

SK hynix shares plummet with Korea Exchange's 'warning' designation

SK hynix, the second-largest company on the Kospi by market capitalization, saw its stock price plummet on Thursday after it was hit with an "investment warning" by the Korea Exchange.

2025-12-11

Alert issued against voice phishing, smishing scams after Coupang data leak

Financial regulators issued a consumer alert Monday warning of possible voice phishing and smishing scams following the leak of personal data from 33.7 million Coupang accounts, which included names, email addresses and home addresses.

2025-12-01

Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens

Japan has warned its citizens in China to step up safety precautions and avoid crowded places, amid a deepening dispute between Asia's two largest economies over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

2025-11-18

Silent if not deadly: Quake emergency alerts to be limited to areas hit hardest

People will no longer receive blaring earthquake alerts in areas where little to no shaking is felt, with the Korea Meteorological Administration to send emergency alerts only to regions where tremors are strong enough to be felt inside vehicles.

2025-11-04

Korea issues special travel advisory for most parts of Tanzania

Korea on Sunday issued a special travel advisory for most parts of Tanzania amid violent protests following last week's general elections, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

2025-11-02

Korea raises travel alert for Ecuador over anti-gov't protests

Korea raised the travel alert for Ecuador on Wednesday, citing growing safety risks from anti-government protests, Seoul's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

2025-10-08

Seoul issues heavy rain advisory, closes access to 29 streams amid downpours

A heavy rain advisory was issued across Seoul on Monday and authorities closed 29 urban streams — including the Cheonggye and Anyang streams. Emergency response teams have also been mobilized citywide.

2025-09-01