Wang Yi to visit Seoul as US warms to Pyongyang
President Lee Jae Myung is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Seoul this week, Lee's office said, as Washington extends overtures to Pyongyang, Beijing's key ally.
Shots fired after incursion from North
THE country's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said warning shots had been fired when North Korean soldiers violated the military demarcation line between the countries, prompting them to return.
Family tree website draws high traffic after ancestry row
A website that helps South Koreans trace their family origins and learn about historical figures and genealogies has experienced a boost in traffic, after actress Ahn Ha-young (pic) came under public scrutiny over her ancestor's alleged pro-Japanese activities during Japan's 1910 to 1945 colonial rule of Korea.
AI chip tycoon appeals record divorce asset ruling
AN AI chip tycoon has appealed a court ruling ordering him to pay US$666mil (RM2.71bil) to his former wife in the country's largest-ever divorce settlement, his lawyers said.
Lee proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War
President Lee Jae-myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.
A ‘net’ way to keep ticks away
Photos of dogs wearing mesh onion bags over their heads have drawn attention online, showing South Korean pet owners' unconventional attempt to protect their animals from ticks during walks.
Nations to conduct joint drills amid evolving North Korean threats
The country and the United States will conduct major joint military drills from Aug 17 to 27, incorporating exercises to counter drones, GPS disruption and cyberattacks as they adapt to North Korea's evolving capabilities, officials said.
Police to launch national crackdown on young gangsters
THE national police said yesterday they will launch a nationwide crackdown on organised crime and international transgressions in the new week, with a focus on young gangsters turning to fraud and money laundering, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Landmines washed over from North recovered
Authorities have collected 15 landmines believed to have washed over into their coastal territory from the inter-Korean border on monsoon deluges, officials said.
President orders all-out response to heatwave
The country's heatwave is expected to peak over Seoul yesterday, with the capital forecast to hit 39˚C in a spell of extreme weather already blamed for more than 20 deaths.
