Over 50,000 sign petition vs entertainment YouTubers following actress Kim Sae-ron’s death
By The Korea Herald The petition, posted on the National Assembly’s petition page on Feb. 24, called on the parliament to introduce regulatory measures against malicious videos uploaded by the YouTubers-turned-reporters.
South Korea, Europe draw closer, as US President Trump’s return reshapes security order
By The Korea Herald The country holds its 1st space security dialogue with the EU, and launches an Indo-Pacific dialogue with Germany.
Preparations for US-North Korea talks ‘well underway’ in Washington: lawmaker
By The Korea Herald Democratic Party of Korea Rep. Chung Dong-young on Monday said that with President Trump’s bold approach to making deals, “I think we may start to see something concrete within this year.”
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead
By The Korea Herald The police are investigating the cause of her death, but said they had not discovered a sign of a break-in as of press time.
Retired men are main demographic at Korea’s libraries. Why?
By The Korea Herald Public libraries serve as essential spaces for elderly men seeking knowledge and routine.
South Korea’s ‘imperial presidency’: how it became threat to democracy
By The Korea Herald Momentum building for reform of 1987 Constitution, with sharp focus on curbing presidential power
Prosecution files again to extend Yoon’s detention after court rejection
By The Korea Herald Court rejects prosecution's request, citing lack of clear authority to conduct supplementary investigations transferred from Corruption Investigation Office.
Why are Jeju Air crash victims’ families targeted by online hate?
By The Korea Herald Social media platforms and online communities have been inundated with hateful comments and false narratives about the victims and their families.
Most on board dead after worst-ever aviation disaster in South Korea
By The Korea Herald The ill-fated flight had a total of 175 passengers and six crew members. Among the passengers, there were 82 males and 93 females.
‘Bird stuck in wing,’ passenger on crashed plane says in texts to family
By The Korea Herald “A bird is stuck in the wing, and we can’t land. Just now. Should I leave my last words?” the passenger said in a text conversation with a relative.
How will Yoon’s criminal prosecution unfold following impeachment?
By The Korea Herald Though insurrection charges lift presidential immunity according to the Constitution, some experts stated that investigating and arresting Yoon may be difficult due to concerns regarding national prestige and the Secret Service.
Han Kang’s ‘Human Acts’ reverberates once again
By The Korea Herald The current political situation in Korea, sparked by President Yoon Seok Yeol’s proclamation of martial law on Tuesday evening, has drawn comparisons to the historical context depicted in ‘Human Acts.’
South Korea to hold talks with NATO allies amid North Korea troops in Russia
By The Korea Herald The upcoming meeting marks the first 2+2 talks between the treaty allies since March 2021—held two months after the Biden administration took office—and notably the first 2+2 talks under the Yoon Suk Yeol administration.
Han Kang says she wants to ‘meet readers through writing’ in 1st speech since winning Nobel Prize
By The Korea Herald Nobel laureate Han enjoys walking, reading books she hasn’t yet gotten to and spending time with her family and close friends.
National-level AI, digital education to be launched for adults over 30 in South Korea
By The Korea Herald While South Korea boasts some of the highest levels of digital access among OECD countries, it lags in practical digital skill utilisation and employee training.