South Korea Stories
Thousands of people at a rally calling for Yoon's ouster, including hundreds who had camped out overnight, erupted into wild cheers on hearing the rul...
Prosecutors last month indicted Yoon after accusing him of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law on December 3, 2024.
The explosion in midair occurred over the frigid Potomac River near the airport.
Yoon's conservative People Power Party called the court's decision to extend his detention on Sunday a "great pity".
Authorities have 48 hours to question the suspended president, after which they must release him or seek a warrant to detain him for up to 20 days.
Protesters supporting and opposing Yoon braved freezing temperatures to stage rallies on the streets around the presidential compound on Wednesday aft...
Insurrection is one of the few criminal charges from which a South Korean president does not have immunity.
Police have tried but failed to successfully raid the presidential office as part of the investigation. A Seoul court will decide whether to issue an...
Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul that the top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the...
Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae apologised for the accident, bowing deeply during a televised briefing.
Bird strike is among several theories that have not been verified, an official from the transport ministry's aviation department said.
Under the constitution, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who was appointed by Yoon, becomes acting president.
Kenya’s U-17 girls’ national team, the Junior Starlets, will look to bounce back in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup when they take on North Korea in a...
A dedicated BRT depot, measuring 1,365 square meters, will be built to support the system's operations, complete with parking facilities, access road...
Masengeli on Thursday revealed that investigations into the twin incidents were underway and assured that those responsible will be brought to book.
In another attack on Monday night, gunmen in "jungle attire" shot dead eight people and burned their bodies beside the lorry they were travelling in a...
Ruto stressed the importance of Pan-African solidarity, saying that true safety in health can only be achieved when everyone has access to vaccines, r...
The Asian country also noted that the funding will seek to increase its Official Development Assistance ODA to Sh1.3 trillion by 2030.
Ruto announced on Tuesday that part of the funds (Sh30.9 billion) will go towards the Konza Digital Media City Project.
The funds will be used to establish a film and creative economy hub at Konza Technopolis.
It appears the State House was keen to avoid another controversy over extravagant trips by the president.
The financial cooperation will span over the next four years and will be utilised for various purposes including infrastructure development, capacity...
At the inaugural summit, African and South Korean leaders will discuss areas of mutual interest, including trade promotion, industrialisation, infrast...
Kenya's PS Geoffrey Kaituko highlighted the government's strategic policies in maritime and fisheries sectors, including the establishment of integrat...
The funding is for an incubation complex, a smart farm, and the diversification of energy sources that will enhance Konza's energy independence.
The vessel will be at the port for two and a half days loading some of the containers, which will be loaded by six ship-to-shore gantry cranes before...
Korea Marine Transport Container (KMTC) Shipping Line marked a significant milestone as it deployed its inaugural vessel to the African continent, sel...
Paired with cold lager and known as "chimaek" -- a portmanteau of the Korean words for chicken and beer -- it is a staple of Seoul's famed baseball-wa...
