Kim Beom-su, the billionaire behind Kakao, was taken into custody on allegations of stock manipulation during a bidding war over a K-pop agency.
Tag: South Korea
Same-Sex Couples in South Korea Win Landmark Rights Ruling
The country’s Supreme Court said same-sex couples qualify for dependent coverage under the national health insurance, a decision that could have wider ramifications.
As Many South Koreans Shun Marriage, Two Women Try to Redefine Family
Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana, who are single and live together, say South Korea’s laws should reflect the alternative unions that many of its people have chosen.
South Korea Bans Everything Bagel Seasoning
The seasoning is sold by Trader Joe’s, a brand whose popularity has skyrocketed in the region in recent years.
Defeated by A.I., a Legend in the Board Game Go Warns: Get Ready for What’s Next
Lee Saedol was one of the world’s top Go players, and his shocking loss to an A.I. opponent was a harbinger of a new, unsettling era. “It may not be a happy ending,” he says.
Man Who Stabbed South Korea’s Opposition Leader Is Sentenced to 15 Years
The attack on Lee Jae-myung in January raised alarms about South Korea’s political polarization. His assailant was convicted of attempted murder.
North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Suggests Arms Race With South
The North said it tested a missile with a “super-large warhead” on Monday. The South has similar missiles, meant to target underground bunkers.
Nine Killed in Central Seoul After Car Plows Into Pedestrians
The deadly crash occurred near a busy intersection in front of city hall in central Seoul.
U.S. Allies in Asia and Europe Watch the Debate With a Question: What Now?
Across Asia and Europe, the event stoked concerns about American stability, both domestically and on crucial foreign policy issues like Washington’s commitment to alliances.
U.S. Allies in Asia and Europe Watch the Debate With a Question: What Now?
Across Asia and Europe, the event stoked concerns about American stability, both domestically and on crucial foreign policy issues like Washington’s commitment to alliances.