South Korea

Actor Lee of Oscar-winning 'Parasite' found dead amid drugs probe

The actor had said he was tricked into taking drugs by a bar hostess trying to blackmail him.

By REUTERS
27/12/2023

Falling for a gentle 'Riceboy Sleeps'

Korea has been coming into its own in recent years as an international entertainment powerhouse.

North Korean nuclear attack would end Kim's regime, US warns

"The US side reiterated that any nuclear attack by the DPRK against the ROK will be met with a swift, overwhelming, and decisive response," a joint US-South Korean statement said on Saturday.

By REUTERS
16/12/2023

South Korea court orders Japan to compensate 'comfort women'

The legacy of Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean peninsula remains politically sensitive for both sides.

By REUTERS
23/11/2023

North Korea’s hidden hand in supplying rockets to Hamas 

The Gaza war has revealed the extent to which North Korean rockets are being launched into Israel.

By DR. BRUCE BECHTOL 
20/11/2023

Blinken says has profound concerns over Russia-North Korea military ties

South Korea's military said on Monday it was on alert after North Korea designated Nov. 18 as "missile industry day" to mark its launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile last year.

By REUTERS
09/11/2023

Returning to work after retirement delays cognitive decline - study

A study conducted in Luxembourg reveals that retiring from work can accelerate cognitive decline, but reentering the workforce after retirement can slow down this process for most individuals.

By WALLA!
06/11/2023

'Love Life': A story of loss and love - review

Love Life isn’t an easy film to watch, because much of it is simply so deeply sad, but it is moving and doesn’t go for neat resolutions.

Netanyahu to South Korean president: 'We'll be more successful together'

The two leaders discussed a number of fields for cooperation, along with current regional and international issues.

US prisoners fly out of Iran in swap deal; received by US officials

As a first step in the deal, Washington waived sanctions to allow the transfer of $6 billion in Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar.

By REUTERS
18/09/2023
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