New crime agency targets critic of would-be chief
Just nine days after its launch, the nation's new Serious Crimes Investigation Agency (SCIA) is set to conduct its first internal inspection, targeting a regional office chief who has repeatedly criticised the nominee to lead the agency.
36 injured after store ceiling collapses
Part of the ceiling collapsed at a South Korean grocery store, leaving 36 people injured, according to Yonhap news agency.
Lee oversees first test of hypersonic missile
President Lee Jae-myung oversaw the country's first test-firing of a domestically developed hypersonic missile.
Ambassador to Ukraine recalled over North Korean prisoner of war dispute
Seoul said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, stepping up its protest against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent revelation of a supposedly secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
North: Show utmost respect
The powerful sister of North Korea's leader has said that Seoul must show "utmost respect" to mend ties, after Pyongyang denied responsibility for a Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) mine blast that wounded South Korean soldiers.
‘K-brand’ QR code scheme to fight counterfeits
President Lee Jae-myung said the country is taking steps to protect the country's booming cultural cache, launching a new "K-brand" authentication system that will let consumers know if goods they are purchasing are the real deal.
Celebrity shark gets no break from fans
Bukang-i, the shark stranded at Busan's North Port Waterfront Park, is facing growing disturbance from the bright lights and noise of late-night visitors, news reports said
Seoul weighs steps to force landmine apology from North
THE country is considering measures to force an apology from North Korea over a recent landmine blast that injured three soldiers inside the Demilitarised Zone, its defence ministry said.
Possible AI use in bank hacks
Artificial intelligence may have been used in a string of cyberattacks targeting the financial sector, as police announced the launch of an investigation
Seoul moves to plug cyber gaps
President Lee Jae-myung ordered a thorough investigation and response measures over recent personal data leak incidents at banks, finance companies and public agencies, Seoul's presidential office said.
