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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.

2025.10.8

This May 17, 2007 file photo shows Yasuni National Park in Ecuador's northeastern jungle. Photo is not related to the story. [AP/YONHAP]

Police say 8 killed and 3 injured at a nightclub in Ecuador as violence surges

A shooting at a nightclub in Ecuador on Sunday killed eight people and injured three others in the latest violent incident to hit the spiraling South American country, authorities said.

2025.8.11

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Drug trafficker Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar 'Fito' is guarded as he is moved in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on June 25. He arrived at the Guayaquil Air Base after being captured in the city of Manta, and will be held in the maximum security prison La Roca. [EPA/YONHAP]

Ecuador extradites leader of violent Ecuadorian drug gang to the United States

Ecuador on Sunday extradited to the United States the leader of a violent Ecuadorian gang who relied on hitmen, bribes and military weapons to do business. Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar escaped from a prison in Ecuador last year.

2025.7.21

A Korean man in his 50s is extradited from Ecuador to Korea on June 12 on charges that he operated a pornographic website depicting the exploitation of women and children. The man is seen in this picture taken at the Incheon International Airport. [MINISTRY OF JUSTICE]

Korean man accused of running porn website extradited from Ecuador

A Korean man in his 50s who had been living in Ecuador has been extradited to Korea on charges that he operated a pornographic website targeting Korean users.

2025.6.12

Part of the Kia E-Ground experience center in Quito, Ecuador is shown in the photo. [KIA]

Kia opens its first EV experience center in South America

Kia said Monday that it opened Kia E-Ground, the carmaker's first EV experience center in South America, in Quito, Ecuador.

2024.9.2

Korean players celebrate after beating Ecuador 3-2 in a FIFA U-20 World Cup round of 16 match at the at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero, Argentina on Thursday. [AP/YONHAP]

Korea advance to quarterfinals after 3-2 win over Ecuador

Korea earned a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2023 U-20 World Cup Thursday, edging out Ecuador in a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero, Argentina.

2023.6.2

Korean U-20 national team players high five after drawing 0-0 with the Gambia at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina on Sunday. [YONHAP]

Young Warriors look for repeat against Ecuador

The Korean U-20 national team, looking to claim their first-ever World Cup title after narrowly missing out at the 2019 tournament, will face Ecuador in the round of 16 on Thursday.

2023.6.1

All you need to know: Netherlands vs Ecuador [ONE FOOTBALL]

[VIDEO] All you need to know: Netherlands vs Ecuador

Check out everything you need to know about Netherlands v Ecuador.

2022.11.25

All you need to know: Senegal v Netherlands [ONE FOOTBALL]

[VIDEO] All you need to know: Senegal v Netherlands

Check out all you need to know about Senegal vs. Netherlands. The Group A sides will face off on Monday in the second game in the group. Ecuador earlier beat Qatar 2-0 in the opening game.

2022.11.21

Akram Afif of Qatar reacts during a Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at the 2022 World Cup at Al-Bayt Stadium in Qatar on Sunday. [XINHUA/YONHAP]

Ecuador 2-0 Qatar as World Cup host's big night ends in dissapointment

An Enner Valencia double led Ecuador to a 2-0 win over Qatar in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday, blanking the hosts on what was supposed to be Qatar’s big night on the global stage.