DPRK Blocks Road and Railways to South Korea Amid Rising Tensions
The DPRK has completely blocked road and rail connections to South Korea, citing security concerns amid escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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Han Kang Triumphs with 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature
South Korean author Han Kang wins the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her intense poetic prose that explores historical traumas and human fragility.
South Korea Enacts Tough New Laws Against Deepfake Sexual Exploitation
South Korea approves stringent new laws targeting deepfake sexual exploitation, including severe penalties and measures to protect minors and assist victims.
Bridging Nations: China and South Korea Boost Ties for Regional Peace and Growth
China’s top legislator Zhao Leji meets South Korean delegation to enhance bilateral ties, promoting regional peace and economic growth.
China and South Korea Boost Relations through Parliamentary Union Meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and ROK-China Parliamentarians’ Union President Kim Tae-nyeon meet in Beijing to enhance China-South Korea relations.
South Korea Declares Emergency Medical Response Amid Doctor Strike
South Korea announces a two-week emergency medical response in September to address strains from an ongoing doctors’ strike, ensuring healthcare services remain available during national holidays.
South Korea Deploys Military Doctors to Address ER Staff Shortages
South Korea deploys military doctors to support emergency rooms amid a strike by young medical professionals, aiming to prevent healthcare system collapse.
South Korea’s Climate Goals Deemed Unconstitutional in Youth-Led Victory
South Korea’s Constitutional Court rules much of its climate goals unconstitutional, marking a major victory for youth-led activism demanding stronger environmental protections.
South Korea’s US-Centric Shift: Risks and the Need for China Partnership
South Korea’s pivot towards the US poses economic and security risks, emphasizing the need to rebuild a balanced partnership with China for regional stability.
South Korea Breaks Heat Record with Unprecedented Tropical Nights
South Korea is enduring unprecedented heat with record-breaking tropical nights in cities like Seoul and Busan, marking a significant climate event.