South Korea plans regulated abortion medication access

Korean workers begin legal claims over Georgia immigration detention

About 300 Korean workers detained in last year’s Georgia immigration raid have begun the required administrative claims process before possible federal lawsuits.

Ruling party advances prosecution overhaul bills in committee

Several National Assembly committees approved follow-up legislation for the planned prosecution-system overhaul as opposition lawmakers walked out.

POSCO union starts 120-hour partial strike after wage talks stall

POSCO workers are beginning a second partial strike after management and the union failed to narrow differences in renewed wage negotiations.

Audit agency says officials improperly intervened in YTN stake sale

South Korea’s Board of Audit and Inspection says it found signs of improper intervention by officials, including former communications regulator chief Lee Dong-kwan, in the sale of a YTN stake.

Korea cuts space-risk planning cycle from 10 years to five

A legal change halves the cycle for Korea’s national space-risk plan as satellite traffic, orbital debris and space-weather risks increase.

US 10-year Treasury yield crosses 5%, adding pressure to Korean markets

The US 10-year Treasury yield moved above 5% for the first time since October 2023 as inflation and energy-price concerns intensified.

Korea says US investment deal is close, with announcement targeted this week

Oil above $100 and higher US rates complicate Bank of Korea outlook

Up to 1,200 applicants can seek relief after admissions system outage

KRX opens aftermarket, extending Korean stock trading beyond the regular session

Admissions application outage forces ministry review and relief plan

Lee warns reform camp against speed and polarizing tactics

Lee says Korea can hold fuel prices steady despite global oil surge

Lee Chang-dong's Possible Love wins Venice Grand Jury Prize

Korea reaches U-18 Asian baseball final unbeaten

KB Financial chooses Lee Jae-geun as next chairman candidate

The group opted for generational change over Yang Jong-hee's reappointment, with a shareholder vote due November 20.

Prosecutors return Kim Byung-ki arrest warrant for more investigation

The prosecution said detention was not sufficiently justified and asked police to strengthen evidence before deciding whether to apply again.

HD Hyundai Heavy union begins full-membership partial strike

Workers are escalating wage action over base pay and a demand to share 30% of operating profit, with longer stoppages planned next week.

Regional-doctor admissions open with competition above 30 to one

The first intake shows strong demand for a program meant to steer future physicians toward underserved regions, though long-term retention remains unresolved.

Lee orders revisions to Korea’s new prosecution office plan

The president told the Justice Ministry to revisit prosecutor staffing and the proposed Judicial Control Division as the October launch of the new prosecution office approaches.

Life sentence upheld for leader of major online sexual exploitation ring

The Supreme Court finalized a life sentence for Kim Nok-wan, who led the cyber sexual exploitation group Jagyeongdan, in a case involving hundreds of victims.

Korea and U.S. near first $100 billion energy investment package

Negotiations are nearing a first project under Korea’s U.S. investment framework, with nuclear power and natural gas at the center of a package that could be announced soon.