South Korea conservative party reinstates presidential candidate

Kim, 73, called the party's decision to cancel his candidacy a "political coup" and illegal. He then filed a court injunction to suspend the move which the Seoul Southern District Court held a roughly one-hour hearing to review. Late Saturday …

Why is Johnny Somali facing 31-year prison sentence in South Korea? Full list of charges explained

Johnny Somali, the popular streamer whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, is under legal fire in South Korea with a new sex crime charge that could potentially land him up to 31 years in prison. This latest accusation adds to the growing list of legal …

South Korea’s conservatives fail to swap presidential candidates in chaotic U-turn

South Korea’s People Power Party (PPP) registered former labour minister Kim Moon-soo as its official presidential candidate on Sunday, a day after it attempted to cancel his candidacy. The ruling party has been in turmoil since former president Yoon Suk- …

Bulgarian Medicine, Surgery Are at World-Class Level, Visiting Prof. Ho-Seong Han of South Korea Says

Science, medicine, and surgery in Bulgaria are of a very high, world-class standard, as evidenced by the participants in the conference, said Prof. Ho-Seong Han of South Korea in a BTA interview. He participated in the 20th International Conference of the …

South Korea has seen three different politicians step into the role of acting president since Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted

Uproar as South Korea conservatives switch presidential candidate

South Korean presidential hopeful Kim Moon-soo accused his conservative party of staging a "political coup" on Saturday after it revoked his candidacy and moved to replace him with a former prime minister. The PPP "unlawfully revoked my …

RedotPay enters South Korea with crypto-powered payment cards

Hong Kong-based fintech firm RedotPay has reportedly launched its cryptocurrency-enabled payment cards in South Korea, positioning itself as a potential disruptor in a market dominated by traditional credit card firms and mobile payment services. The …

3.3 magnitude earthquake jolts South Korea

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck the northern border county of Yeoncheon, South Korea, on Saturday, the country's second-most powerful quake of the year, the state weather agency said. The quake hit an area about 5 kilometers northeast of the county …

In surprise move, South Korea's ruling party replaces presidential candidate with ex-Premier Han

South Korea's ruling party has replaced its presidential candidate with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, local media reported on Saturday. The dramatic decision was made after talks between Han and the People Power Party (PPP), which earlier …

On Jeju Island, South Korea, a cabin stay with unobstructed views of forest and sky

There is something magical about spending time engulfed in nature, among woods and birdsong. In Seogwipo, in the southwest of Jeju Island in South Korea, eleven cabins nestled in the middle of a forest are designed to offer just that, their open, glass …