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A woman has been linked to additional drugging incidents in October 2022 before her known offenses, adding to the serious allegations of murder involving multiple male victims.

The Justice Innovation Party warns that if the Democratic Party fails to respond to political reform demands by March 1, they will initiate further political actions.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol rebuked a media report accusing him of profiting 2.5 billion won from a real estate transaction, arguing that it unfairly portrays him as a speculative investor.

As the threat of US military action against Iran increases, the US government has approved the withdrawal of some staff from its embassy in Israel.

Former People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon visited Daegu's Seomun Market, asserting the need to break away from the Yoon Seok-yeol leadership to rebuild conservatism in South Korea.

A Gallup poll indicates that for the first time in two decades, more Americans empathize with Palestinians than Israelis, reflecting a shift in public opinion amidst the humanitarian crisis resulting from the latest Gaza conflict.

The National Assembly of South Korea passed an amendment to the Constitutional Court Law that introduces a new lawsuit review system allowing parties to appeal decisions of lower courts to the Constitutional Court for constitutional violations.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed willingness to engage in talks with the U.S. conditioned on recognition of North Korea's status as a nuclear power, while the White House stated that President Trump is open to dialogue without preconditions.

The production team of the Disney+ show 'Destiny War 49' has decided to reedit an episode following backlash for allegedly insulting deceased public safety officials.

The death of Miho, a Siberian tiger at Seoul Grand Park, was caused by the violation of safety protocols by zookeepers, including neglecting to secure the enclosure door.

A bill establishing a public medical school requiring graduates to serve in public healthcare institutions for 15 years has passed a subcommittee of South Korea's National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee.

A well-known entertainment program PD has been charged with forced molestation after allegedly groping a junior colleague during a company dinner.

Coupang reported a drastic 97% drop in quarterly operating profits in Q4 of 2025 due to a significant data breach, despite achieving record annual revenue.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung achieves a 67% job approval rating, the highest since his election, reflecting increased support for his party.

As President Yoon Suk-yeol lists his apartment for sale, Democratic Party members demand a response from the People Power Party leader, Jang Dong-hyuk, who previously claimed he would sell his properties if the President did.

South Korea's National Assembly passed an amendment to criminalize 'perversion of justice', imposing severe penalties on legal professionals for misconduct.

The South Korean government has conditionally approved the export of high-precision maps to Google, responding to pressure from the U.S. amid increased tariff threats.

The South Korean government has approved the export of high-precision maps demanded by American tech companies, which may influence trade negotiations between the US and Korea.

Woori Financial Group appoints new outside directors specialized in consumer protection and artificial intelligence.

New York Mayor Eric Adams met with President Donald Trump for the second time, discussing housing plans and addressing immigration concerns.

President Yoon has put his apartment in Bundang on the market for a price lower than the market value, citing a preference for financial investments over real estate.

The White House confirmed that President Trump is willing to engage in talks with Kim Jong-un without preconditions, while maintaining its commitment to denuclearization.

Kim Seon-bong has been appointed as the new Defense Advisor in a move to bring civil service to military advisory roles.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in seven northern elephant seal pups in Santa Cruz, California, marking the first occurrence of the virus in these marine mammals.

The Constitutional Court of Korea ruled against the strict punishment of participants in outdoor rallies for not filing advance reports, stating it excessively restricts the constitutional right to freedom of expression.

President Lee Jae-myung announced plans for tax reforms targeting high-value single homeowners and reiterated a crackdown on multiple homeowners to address soaring real estate prices in Seoul.

The ruling National Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party are engaged in a dispute over convening the legislative committee to process the Daegu-Gyeongbuk administrative integration law.

Kim Ryun-hee, who has been on trial for six years for violating National Security Law, pleads for the right to return to her home in Pyongyang, citing her longing for her family.

The article discusses three key announcements related to South Korea's upcoming March 1st commemoration of the March 1st Movement, a multicultural education award, and a public contest for driver's license exam questions.

The article lists recent obituaries in South Korea, detailing the names, relations, locations, and funeral arrangements of the deceased.

The article details various personnel changes in South Korea's government and academic institutions as of February 28, involving multiple departments and positions.

Instagram is implementing a service to alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm-related terms.

President Yoon Suk-yeol visited Jeonbuk to promote investment in future industries, as part of his efforts to secure support ahead of local elections.

The South Korean government has released draft ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in universities amidst growing concerns over academic dishonesty related to AI.

North Korea's recent strategies emphasize regime security through nuclear armament and severing ties with South Korea, while also hinting at the necessity of managing relations with the US for development.

Park Jeong-hwan has been crowned the first champion of the world Go championship, winning a prize of 400 million KRW.

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung emphasized a continued commitment to peaceful coexistence with North Korea, despite hostile remarks from Kim Jong-un describing the South as an enemy.

The interim CEO of Coupang's Korean subsidiary testified before the US House Judiciary Committee regarding allegations of discrimination against US companies by the Korean government.

South Korean director Park Chan-wook has been appointed to lead the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic moment for Korean cinema.

A female driver was arrested after crashing her Porsche off the Banpo Bridge while under the influence of drugs, leading to concerns about her potential to destroy evidence and flee.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has put his apartment in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province, up for sale at a price lower than the market rate to demonstrate his commitment to normalizing the real estate market.

The Democratic Party of Korea has nominated former presidential chief of staff Woo Sang-ho as its candidate for the Gangwon governor in the upcoming local elections.

In the first two months of this year, at least 606 migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, a significant increase attributed to stricter immigration enforcement policies in European countries.

The South Korean government has granted Google permission to export high-precision maps, raising concerns about the impact on domestic map service providers Naver and Kakao.

The leadership of the Democratic Party visited Daegu, traditionally a conservative stronghold, seeking to leverage recent polling gains amid turmoil in the People's Power Party ahead of local elections.

Former chairman Lee Jin-sook criticized former People Power Party leader Handong-hoon during his visit to Daegu, stating he has no standing in the city.

South Korea and the US have agreed to conduct 22 outdoor maneuver exercises during next month’s 'Freedom Shield' exercises, which is less than half compared to last year’s 51.

Citizens outside a town hall meeting in Jeonbuk express their discontent over plans for high voltage transmission towers and demand measures for wastewater management in Saemangeum.

Police have applied for a confiscation order of 100 million won against independent lawmaker Kang Sun-woo, who is suspected of receiving a political donation.

South Korea's Supreme Court Justice Park Young-jae announced his resignation as head of the Court Administration Office amid the controversial passage of the 'Judicial 3 Laws' led by the ruling Democratic Party.