The Latest Breaking News from Seoul

Arrest of workers has strained relations between Seoul and Washington. Plus, Myanmar scam centers thought to hold 100,000 trafficked people

Nearly 500 workers were detained in a massive ICE raid at Hyundai's Georgia battery plant, including over 300 South Koreans. As Seoul pushes for their release, questions loom over whether the crackdown will spark a diplomatic rift between the US and South Korea.

Seoul said Sunday that negotiations with the United States to secure the release of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid have been "concluded" and they would soon be freed and flown home.

Ifeye members Kasia and Sasha walked the runway for RE RHEE at Seoul Fashion Week 2026, highlighting the growing influence of K-pop idols in fashion.

Seoul demands protection for nationals, investors as Trump’s immigration crackdown sees ICE raid target South Koreans.

The East Asian nation known for its grueling work culture is trying to find a better work-life balance for its citizens.

Seoul Fashion Week 2026 S/S opens beside Deoksu Palace with a star-studded show featuring talents like Gaeul, HUENINGKAI, Ian and Jiwoo, merging K-fashion with historic backdrop.

Tyger Cho graduated from Stanford University in 2019 with an economics degree and a plan to climb the investment ladder. Yet, four years later, after stints at Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), a startup, and an insurance firm, he moved to South Korea to launch a business for the Korean diaspora, Business…

Mel B and Emma Bunton reunite with ITZY for KPOPPED, Apple TV+'s global K-pop competition series launching 29 August 2025.

These numbers are a first for the country and reflect the the country’s low birth and marriage rates

Pop Mart's mini Labubu sparks queues in New York and Seoul as sales hit £297M in 2025. Blind boxes, celeb fans & resale frenzy