The country’s Supreme Court upheld a 17-year sentence for Lee Myung-bak. He will be the second former leader of South Korea behind bars on corruption charges.
Author: CHOE SANG-HUN
In South Korea, Draft Resisters Still Go to Prison. But Now It’s a Job.
A court ruled that conscientious objectors must be allowed to serve their country in other ways. The government says they’ll still have to do so behind prison walls.
North Korea Unveils What Appears to Be New ICBM During Military Parade
The weapon appeared to be bigger than the North’s previous long-range missile, indicating that it might be able to fly farther with a more powerful nuclear warhead. But it is untested.
South Korea Urges Joint Inquiry Into Official’s Killing at Sea
North Korea has apologized for the death of a South Korean government official, but the two countries differ on the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Kim Jong-un Offers South Korea Rare Apology for Killing of Official
“I am deeply sorry that an unexpected and unfortunate thing has happened in our territorial waters,” the North Korean leader said in a message, according to officials in the South.
North Korea Accused of Shooting and Burning South Korean Defector
The body of the fisheries official was set ablaze in the North’s waters for fear he was carrying the coronavirus, South Korean officials said.
In South Korea, Covid-19 Comes With Another Risk: Online Bullies
The country’s extensive response has been praised around the world but has led to harassment and slander, raising questions about privacy protections.
North Korean Propaganda Gets a YouTube Makeover: Fewer Parades, More Pizza
YouTube and other social media platforms give the country an easy way to spread propaganda and push a more modern, upbeat message: We’re just like you.
New Covid-19 Outbreaks Test South Korea’s Strategy
South Koreans have been proud of their government’s handling of the virus. New outbreaks raise doubt.
Samsung’s J.Y. Lee Faces New Charges
Lee Jae-yong stands accused of stock price manipulation and other offenses as he sought to tighten his control over the major corporate empire.