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South Korea's Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon has resigned following parliament's passage of legislation that removes the prosecution's power to conduct independent investigations, marking a significant shift in the country's law enforcement structure.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has been cleared of allegations that he violated the Child Welfare Act after police concluded their investigation without referring the case for prosecution.
South Korea is experiencing a severe heat wave with southeastern cities setting all-time temperature records. Busan reached 38.8°C, its highest in 122 years of record-keeping, while authorities have upgraded warnings for Seoul as extreme conditions persist.
South Korea's defence ministry has released a draft bill establishing the legal framework for building nuclear-powered submarines in partnership with the United States, with explicit safeguards against weapons development.
South Korea's Seoul Administrative Court has upheld disciplinary action against a dance company manager who made an appearance-based comment about a female employee during a team lunch, ruling the remark constituted workplace sexual harassment despite his claims it was meant as a joke.
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been convicted of election law violations and sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years. The verdict jeopardises nearly 40 billion won in campaign expense reimbursements for his party.
A Malaysian man in his 20s has died from stab wounds sustained during a planned group confrontation in South Korea's North Chungcheong Province. Police arrested a fellow Malaysian suspect within an hour of the incident.
South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has rejected suggestions that an ongoing dispute with US-listed e-commerce platform Coupang is undermining Seoul-Washington relations, asserting discussions on trade, investment, and security remain on track despite tensions.
South Korean authorities have launched a significant investigation into the National Election Commission, alleging staff manipulated computer records to conceal errors linked to ballot shortages during June local elections.
The US has announced tariffs of up to 12.5% on South Korea, Japan and dozens of other trading partners over forced labour concerns, replacing temporary global duties that expired this week.
A two-Michelin-star restaurant owner in Seoul faces one year imprisonment and a 20 million won fine for serving black ants atop sorbet as a palate cleanser, violating South Korea's strict food safety regulations.
South Korea's acting police chief has announced sweeping institutional reforms following a scandal involving alleged collusion among officers in a murder investigation, including plans for external oversight bodies and personnel restructuring.
South Korean authorities raided the National Election Commission on Monday as part of a widening embezzlement investigation into former chief Roh Tae-ak and alleged misappropriation of public funds by commission officials.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has re-emerged publicly through a new advertising partnership with Philippine fashion retailer Bench, marking his return after a year away from the spotlight.
South Korea's Seoul High Court has temporarily blocked a Fair Trade Commission decision to designate Coupang founder Kim Bom as the e-commerce giant's controlling entity, pending resolution of the main legal challenge.
South Korea's Seoul Central District Court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison for accepting illegal political funds disguised as free opinion polls from a power broker between 2021 and 2022.
South Korea's former Cheongdo County chief Kim Ha-soo has been found dead on a mountainside whilst under investigation for corruption charges including bribery and breaking and entering.
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for accepting free political polling services during his 2022 presidential campaign in violation of campaign finance laws, marking a significant moment in the country's political accountability.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law declaration in December 2024, which plunged the nation into political turmoil and lasted only six hours.
South Korean entertainment company Ador has unveiled fresh evidence in its legal dispute with NewJeans, claiming former CEO Min Hee-jin strategically directed the girl group's effort to break free from their contracts and pursue independent activities.
A nurse assistant in Seoul has been arrested after injecting herself with propofol, a powerful anaesthetic, discovered in a waste bin during her inaugural shift at a dermatology clinic, underscoring growing concerns about narcotic misuse in South Korea.
South Korea's Supreme Court has approved live broadcast of its verdict in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's obstruction trial, rejecting his legal team's concerns about fair trial rights and personal reputation.
A South Korean coffee franchise has ended its agreement with a Cheongju store owner after investigations uncovered labor law breaches, workplace bullying, and extortion of a teenage employee over disputed drinks.
A Seoul court has handed down a seven-year prison sentence to Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol, for accepting bribes totalling approximately 300 million won in exchange for government positions and business favours.
South Korea has introduced a mobile application enabling stalking victims to monitor the real-time location and movements of suspects wearing electronic ankle monitors, addressing gaps in existing protection measures that have failed dozens of victims.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party chairman Jung Chung-rae has resigned, paving the way for a three-way leadership contest at the party's August convention involving Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and former leader Song Young-gil.
South Korea's former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae has been handed a 25-year prison sentence for his involvement in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid last December, joining other cabinet members convicted in the scandal.
South Korean authorities have determined that a human leg discovered at a recycling facility in Incheon was inadvertently disposed of as waste by a nursing hospital, potentially violating waste management and medical practice laws.
South Korean authorities are investigating a Starbucks promotional campaign that coincided with the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising, in which 165 civilians died. The blunder prompted management changes and mandatory history lessons.
South Korea's parliament has initiated a 45-day probe into the National Election Commission following significant ballot-paper shortages that disrupted voting during June 3 local elections.
A high school student on Jeju Island, South Korea, is being investigated by police for allegedly entering an elementary school teacher's classroom on multiple occasions and leaving behind bodily fluids in April and June.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged protesters to exercise restraint during demonstrations over June 3 election management failures, while firmly rejecting allegations of election fraud as baseless conspiracy theories.