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South Korea News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
South Korea News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping South Korea and East Asia. From national politics and business developments to the economy, technology, automotive, public safety, culture, entertainment, K-pop, sports, and major events happening across the country, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each day. Whether you're living in South Korea, part of the Korean community abroad, or simply want to stay connected to one of…
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Unbreakable Alliance for a Secure Future | South Korea News
U.S. Ambassador Michelle Steel and Eighth Army Commander Joseph Hilbert reinforce the unbreakable U.S.-South Korea alliance, celebrating 70 years of shared…
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Seoul School Battle Over North Korean Kids | South Korea News
A Seoul school for North Korean defector children is locked in a heated battle with local residents over land use — despite having $16 billion in backing from…
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Lee Jae Myung’s Quiet Reset | South Korea News
President Lee Jae Myung delivered a sober, no-nonsense press conference addressing plummeting approval ratings, controversial appointments, and housing policy…
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Chey Tae-won's Billion-Dollar Divorce Battle | South Korea News
SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won is pouring millions into a high-stakes legal battle over a divorce settlement with his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong — paying…
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Jeong Jun-ho Faces Seat Loss Over Election Violations | South Korea News
Representative Jeong Jun-ho faces serious consequences after being fined 10 million won and ordered to forfeit 50 million won for election and political…
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South Korea Draws Line in Hormuz | South Korea News
South Korea is drawing a firm red line: no combat troops will be sent to the Strait of Hormuz, even as U.S. pressure mounts. President Lee Jae Myung insists on…
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Anthem Mix-Up at Asian Games | South Korea News
A major blunder at the Asian Games had South Korea’s hockey team stunned when North Korea’s anthem was accidentally played before their match — forcing a halt…
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Korea's AI Push Meets Local Resistance | South Korea News
South Korea’s AI race is heating up — and so are the protests. As the government rushes to build massive new data centers to power its 2035 tech ambitions…
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Cho Hyun Strengthens U.S.-Korea Alliance | South Korea News
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is making a powerful push in Washington to lock in U.S. congressional support for the Korea-U.S. alliance, meeting key…
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KCTU Returns to Battle Labor Bill | South Korea News
KCTU is back at the negotiation table after six years, ready to fight for workers’ rights as the government pushes a controversial labor bill that could exempt…
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Lee Jae Myung Approval Plummets | South Korea News
President Lee Jae Myung’s approval plummets to 37%, his lowest in office, as disapproval surges to 56%—a widening 19-point gap. Real estate policies and…
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Teen Gambling Crisis on the Rise | South Korea News
Young cats are hitting the gambling jackpot — literally — with a 40% surge in teen gambling cases last year, fueled by illegal online platforms. Over half of…
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Teen Gambling Crisis on the Rise | South Korea News
Young cats are hitting the gambling jackpot — literally — with a 40% surge in teen gambling cases last year, fueled by illegal online platforms. Over half of…
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Korea’s Push for Peace Talks | South Korea News
South Korean lawmakers are launching a bold push to restart U.S.-North Korea talks, demanding concrete steps toward ending the Korean War with a peace treaty…
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Missing Crewman Sought After North Korean Vessel Sinks | South Korea News
Missing Crewman Sought After North Korean Vessel Sinks | South Korea News
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Korea's Flag Blocked at Asian Games | South Korea News
Korean athletes arrived in Japan for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games only to be blocked from carrying their national flag through customs — a move sparking…
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North Korea Stands Firm on Nuclear Program | South Korea News
North Korea’s Vice Defense Minister, Kim Kang-il, delivered a defiant message at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, declaring that Pyongyang’s nuclear program is…
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Sergeant Sentenced for Military Espionage | South Korea News
An Army sergeant faces four years in prison after being convicted of selling classified U.S.-Korea military intel to a Chinese intelligence operative — a…
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Nuclear Tests Stir Earthquake Risks | South Korea News
North Korea’s nuclear tests at Mount Mantap haven’t just faded into silence—they’ve quietly reawakened the region’s fault lines, sparking a dangerous chain…
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Lee Jae Myung Steps Down | South Korea News
President Lee Jae Myung took full blame for public discontent, announced he won’t seek a second term, and admitted he was overwhelmed and disconnected from…
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Korea Won't Send Troops to Hormuz | South Korea News
President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed South Korea’s firm stance: no troops or military hardware will be sent into the Strait of Hormuz, even at U.S. request, to…
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Kim Yo-jong Calls U.S. Drill War Rehearsal | South Korea News
North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong slams U.S.-led Pacific Vanguard drills near Guam as a “war rehearsal,” accusing Washington of using military force to dominate the…
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North Korea’s High-Stakes UN Move | South Korea News
North Korea’s top diplomat is making a high-stakes UN appearance—just as Trump hints at renewed talks. Kim Son-gyong, Vice Foreign Minister, heads to New York…
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Seoul’s Green Heart vs Housing Push | South Korea News
Seoul is locked in a fierce battle over turning a beloved children’s park — once a U.S. military base — into public housing, sparking protests, funeral…
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Korea Tops Global Medical Tourism | South Korea News
Korea’s rising as the global go-to for medical tourism, with 61% of overseas consumers seriously considering treatment there—thanks to top-tier care and the…
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South Korea’s Sweeter Tax Debate | South Korea News
South Korea’s brewing health crisis is spilling into policy as lawmakers eye a new tax on sugary drinks — and now, even sugar substitutes are in the…
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Rockfall Kills Miner in North Gyeongsang | South Korea News
A deadly rockfall in a North Gyeongsang gold mine tunnel killed a 62-year-old excavator operator during routine work, while a nearby safety manager suffered…
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Drunk Driver Gets Final 5-Year Sentence | South Korea News
A Seoul drunk driver, Seo, got his five-year sentence upheld after crashing into a Japanese mother and her daughter near Dongdaemun Station—killing the mom and…
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Korean Creators Get Fairer Royalties | South Korea News
Korean creators are getting a major win as a new bill makes its way through the National Assembly, aiming to let filmmakers and drama makers claim a share of…
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U.S. and South Korea EOD Drills | South Korea News
U.S. and South Korean bomb squads locked down for high-stakes joint EOD drills this week, simulating urban explosive threats to boost seamless…
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Koreans Still Missing in Nepal | South Korea News
Nine Korean nationals remain missing in Nepal after catastrophic August floods and landslides that hit their hydropower construction site. While the initial…
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South Korea Approves Abortion Pill Without Trial | South Korea News
South Korea’s health ministry skips a separate clinical trial for the abortion pill Mifegyne, opting for a bridging study deemed unnecessary by experts, paving…
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Court Upholds North Korea Import Ban | South Korea News
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has upheld a controversial law requiring permission from the unification minister to import anything from North Korea…
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Korea’s Sweeter Tax Debate | South Korea News
South Korea’s push to tax sugary drinks is getting messy — now lawmakers want to include sugar substitutes too, aiming to nudge consumers toward healthier…
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Korea's Secret Safety Team in Japan | South Korea News
Korea’s deploying a nine-person rapid response team to Japan’s 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya — blending foreign affairs, intelligence, and counter-terrorism…
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Kim Sung-soo Heads to Supreme Court | South Korea News
Kim Sung-soo is set to become the first Supreme Court justice appointed under President Lee Jae Myung, after sweeping approval from the National Assembly—227…
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South Korea Drops Lawsuit Against North Korea | South Korea News
South Korea drops legal pursuit of North Korea over property destruction, despite a $32M court ruling — calling the demolitions “wrong” but admitting…
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Kids Learn Fire Safety Hands-On | South Korea News
Seoul’s annual Safe Seoul Festival brought kids face-to-face with fire safety—hands-on extinguisher drills, safety pledges, and interactive learning made…
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IMAX Tickets Flipped for Big Profits | South Korea News
Someone flipped IMAX tickets for “The Odyssey” in Seoul, raking in over $10,000 in just 50 days—turning a profit by reselling tickets that jumped from 20,000…
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Government Targets Ticket Scalpers | South Korea News
Government’s war on ticket scalpers is heating up—new laws hit hard, fines up to 50x profits, and authorities are cracking down with real cases like a scalper…
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South Korea's Strategic Moves with U.S. | South Korea News
South Korea’s foreign minister drops major updates: a $350 billion U.S. investment is still on track despite delays—blame’s internal logistics, not diplomatic…
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Korea and IEA Forge Energy Resilience | South Korea News
President Lee Jae Myung and IEA chief Fatih Birol are teaming up to fortify Asia-Pacific energy supply chains amid rising global risks, with Korea leading the…
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Nominees Clear Hurdle Amid Political Firestorm | South Korea News
Two top ministerial nominees cleared parliamentary hurdles amid fiery political drama—Justice Minister Kim Seung-won and Defense Minister Ret. Gen. Kang…
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Great Whale Project Under Fire | South Korea News
An audit has exposed how the former presidential office pushed forward with the high-stakes Great Whale oil and gas project despite overwhelming doubts — even…
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Korea Targets Foreign Artists’ Tax Loopholes | South Korea News
Korea’s National Tax Service uncovered a massive tax evasion scandal involving nearly 40 foreign artists and concert organizers, totaling $4 million in unpaid…
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Korean Suspect Caught in $4M Fake Goods Ring | South Korea News
A Korean national was arrested for orchestrating a massive counterfeit operation worth $4.2 million, smuggling fake cosmetics and health supplements from China…
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Yoon Faces New Charges Over Wife’s Dior Bag | South Korea News
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol now faces new charges for allegedly failing to report a luxury Dior bag his wife received in 2022 — worth nearly $2,170 —…
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Exploiting Foreign Motorcyclists in South Gyeongsang | South Korea News
Nine people, including seven teens, are facing prosecution in South Gyeongsang for extorting foreign motorcyclists riding unregistered bikes — a scheme that…
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Defector’s Harrowing Escape from North Korea | South Korea News
A North Korean defector shattered silence in Congress, exposing the harrowing truth of human trafficking and sexual abuse she endured after fleeing her…
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France and South Korea Forge New Skies | South Korea News
South Korea and France kicked off a major joint aerial drill after three years, showcasing F-35A and Rafale jets in real-world maneuvers like mid-air refueling…
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Han River Ferry Fares to Rise | South Korea News
The Han River ferry, now in its first year and dubbed the “Hangang Bus,” is set for a fare hike next year—weekend and holiday rides could jump from 3,000 to…
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Korea’s New Rules for Cross-Border Contact | South Korea News
South Korea’s Unification Ministry may soon lose its power to block citizen-initiated contacts with North Koreans, a move aimed at boosting cross-border…
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Chuseok Travel Chaos Alert | South Korea News
Chuseok travel chaos is coming — expect delays of up to eight hours on Busan-to-Seoul routes and major congestion heading into Seoul before the holiday…
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Paris and Korea Forge Tech Alliance | South Korea News
Valérie Pécresse is accelerating Franco-Korean ties, spotlighting AI, space, biotech, and green tech—shifting from past luxury tourism focus. With global…
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Korea Crackdown on Smuggled Weight Loss Drugs | South Korea News
Korea’s customs are cracking down as over 5,000 attempts to sneak in weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro were caught this year—up from just over 1,100…
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Narcotic Prescriptions Surge in Korea | South Korea News
Medical narcotic prescriptions in Korea are skyrocketing, with nearly 100 million dispensed last year—20 million people got at least one prescription, and use…
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Bishops Urge Support Over Abortion Pills | South Korea News
Catholic bishops in Korea are sounding the alarm over the government’s plan to legalize abortion pills, warning it risks normalizing abortion and eroding…
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Bishops Challenge Abortion Pill Rollout | South Korea News
Korean Catholic bishops are sounding the alarm against the government’s plan to roll out abortion pills, warning it institutionalizes abortion and risks…
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Special Counsel Raids Election Commission | South Korea News
Special counsel Lee Tae-han’s team hit the National Election Commission and eight other sites in a major raid tied to the ballot shortage that turned away…