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Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea’s Presidential Election: A new dawn of hope and reform in the country

Rogers BillJun 3, 2025June 3, 20250

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party, has won South Korea’s presidential elections, signaling a profound change for South Korea as the nation prepares for

Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture

YoopyaFeb 18, 2025February 18, 20250

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the

South Korea fines Meta $15 million for illegally collecting information on Facebook users

YoopyaNov 5, 2024November 5, 20240

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s privacy watchdog on Tuesday fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion won ($15 million) for illegally collecting sensitive personal information

Kim Jong Un Invites South Korean President Moon Jae-in To Pyongyang

YoopyaFeb 12, 2018June 4, 20230

Kim’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, delivered the invitation during her visit to the Winter Olympics. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un invited South Korean President

Kim Jong Un To Send Sister To Winter Olympics As Part Of North Korean Delegation

YoopyaFeb 12, 2018June 4, 20230

It’s unclear whether her appearance is intended as a propaganda tool or an opening for dialogue. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s 28-year-old sister will

North Korea Says It Is Bolstering Its Nuclear Arsenal

YoopyaSep 15, 2015June 30, 20230

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said on Tuesday that it was improving its nuclear arsenal in both “quality and quantity,” reaffirming that the country’s

100-car pileup on South Korean bridge leaves 2 dead, 65 hurt

YoopyaFeb 11, 2015July 3, 20230

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two people were killed and at least 65 were injured Wednesday in a pileup involving about 100 vehicles in foggy

Top North Korea officials make rare visit to South as diplomacy ramps up

YoopyaOct 4, 2014September 7, 20230

(Reuters) – Isolated North Korea sent its highest level delegation to South Korea on Saturday to attend the Asian Games closing ceremony amid a flurry

North Korea fires three short-range rockets as pope visits South Korea

YoopyaAug 14, 2014July 16, 20230

(Reuters) – North Korea fired three short-range rockets off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea’s Ministry of Defense said, shortly before Pope Francis arrived

Pope’s South Korea visit brings China opportunity

YoopyaAug 14, 2014July 16, 20230

BEIJING (AP) — Pope Francis’ greeting to Chinese President Xi Jinping as he flew to South Korea on Thursday marked a rare cordial exchange between