South Korean troops were the largest foreign contingent fighting alongside American soldiers during the Vietnam War. They have long been dogged by allegations of brutality.
Author: CHOE SANG-HUN
South Koreans Now Dislike China More Than They Dislike Japan
There is growing anti-China sentiment in South Korea, particularly among young voters. Conservative politicians are eager to turn the antipathy into a presidential election issue.
Want a Vaccine Reservation in South Korea? Try Waiting 111 Hours.
Once a model in fighting the pandemic, the country has been slow to vaccinate its people, even as it is being hit by its worst-ever wave of infections.
Hotlines Between North and South Korea Are Restored
Restoring the hotlines signaled a thaw in inter-Korean relations, which chilled after the collapse of Kim Jong-un’s diplomacy with former President Donald J. Trump.
‘Historical Distortions’ Test South Korea’s Commitment to Free Speech
Conspiracy theories about the country’s turbulent past have spread online. Now the government is pushing criminal penalties to crack down on misinformation.
North Korea Reports a ‘Great Crisis’ in Covid Response
Kim Jong-un called a party meeting to criticize “ignorance” and reshuffle the leadership, but state media did not say if there had been an outbreak.
Kim Jong-un Lost Weight. No One Knows How or Why.
North Koreans say they were “heartbroken” when they saw Kim Jong-un looking “emaciated.” The regime has turned the weight loss into a propaganda victory.
North Korea to Washington: Timetable on Talks Is Up to Us, Not You
The country turned down an American offer to resume negotiations “without preconditions,” as President Biden’s envoy visited the region.
Inside the ‘Deadly Serious’ World of E-Sports in South Korea
Each year, thousands of young South Koreans compete to join pro e-sports teams, but only a few make the cut. An American company in Seoul wants to help more young gamers find jobs.