The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

Governments around the world are hustling. European policymakers, for example, are eager to boost the region’s industrial relevance in a world where the US and China dominate cutting-edge technologies. They want to move beyond the adage that “the US innovates, China replicates and the EU regulates”.

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-Yong is now free of fraud and other charges. The Supreme Court acquitted him, ending the years-long legal battle.

Intense monsoon rains batter central and southern parts of South Korea, lashing it with the most rainfall in 120 years

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India, the United Arab Emirates and South Korea have all ordered airlines to inspect the fuel switch locking systems on certain aircraft

With a bottlenose population threatened by fishing gear, boats and pollution, campaigners on South Korea’s Jeju island are lobbying to extend legal status to the vulnerable cetaceans

Korean actress Kang Seo-Ha has died at 31 after a brave battle with stomach cancer. Known for her kindness and talent, she starred in hit dramas and inspired many with her strength and warmth.

FuelCell just scored a massive data center deal in South Korea. Should investors view this as a turning point or just another fleeting headline?

The FAA has raised concerns about Boeing 787 fuel switches after a fatal crash in India killed 260 people. South Korea has ordered inspections, but no aircraft have been grounded—yet.