South Korea cracks down on payment firms tied to illegal gambling

South Korea’s top financial regulator has launched enforcement action against six domestic payment gateway (PG) firms accused of facilitating illegal gambling, fraud, and drug-related transactions through their platforms. The Financial Supervisory Service …

Samsung Strikes Back as it Regains its Top Position in the South Korean Stock Market

The market is placing bets on additional rises in Samsung shares, which saw a net inflow of about $1.2 billion in July. But SK Hynix’s stock saw an outflow of over $200 million. As investors explore ways for Samsung Electronics Company to catch up its lost …

Japan expresses regret over South Korean military plane entering its defence zone

Tokyo [Japan]: Japan's top government spokesperson on Friday termed it "regrettable" that fighter jets were scrambled after a South Korean military aircraft entered the Japanese air defence identification zone without any notice earlier this …

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South Korea minister meets US commerce secretary in effort to reach tariff deal

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for talks on Thursday in Washington and reaffirmed a commitment to reach a trade deal on tariffs by the August 1 deadline, South Korea's …

US postpones tariff talks with South Korea, compressing timeline for a deal

With just one week until 25% tariffs take effect, Seoul now scrambles to adjust without rice, beef or data concessions South Korea’s finance ministry announced Thursday that high-level tariff negotiations with the U.S. have been postponed due to an “urgent …

Decades later, South Korea exonerates victims of wrongful convictions

In 1964, Choi Mal-ja, then 18, was walking her friends home when a stranger abruptly sexually assaulted her. The man knocked her to the ground and attempted to kiss her. As Choi fought back, she bit off about 1.5 centimeters of his tongue. A year later, a …

South Korea's PIPC conducts preliminary sweep of several mobile apps

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission conducted a preliminary inspection of five popular mobile apps. The PIPC recommended the apps take steps to improve their security, including measures such as access rights management when …

South Korea develops AI-controlled drone to fly with KF-21 fighter

South Korea is moving closer to deploying a next-generation unmanned aerial system designed to fly alongside its KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, aiming to expand the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) air combat capabilities through human-machine teaming. A …

North Korean youths face a year of forced labour in Kim Jong-un's gulag after being caught 'talking like a South Korean'

By ADAM POGRUND Published: 07:47 EDT, 25 July 2025 | Updated: 08:35 EDT, 25 July 2025 Four North Korean youths could face a year in brutal forced labour camps after reportedly being arrested for 'talking like South Koreans'. The group, all in their …