South Korea’s efforts are part of a widening international crackdown on criminal groups running online fraud schemes from Southeast Asia.
Category: South Korea
U.S. Eases Visa Restrictions on South Korean Workers
The agreement came after an ICE raid on a factory in Georgia outraged one of America’s key allies.
Fire at South Korean Government Building Causes Nationwide Outages
Hundreds of state services were offline the day after a lithium battery exploded during maintenance work at a data center, officials said.
South Korea’s New Tattoo Law Legalizes the Practice
For years, tattoo artists had to work in underground studios or windowless backrooms. They may soon be able to practice their craft in the open.
Kim Jong-un Open to Talks if U.S. Drops Demand to Denuclearize
The North Korean leader’s comments came days after President Trump said he would travel to South Korea in late October for a regional summit.
What U.S.-Korea Ties Mean on the 75th Anniversary of the Incheon Landing
Incheon, the site of a crucial battle of the Korean War, has a singular place in South Korea’s modern history and in its ties with the United States.
What U.S.-Korea Ties Mean on the 75th Anniversary of the Incheon Landing
Incheon, the site of a crucial battle of the Korean War, has a singular place in South Korea’s modern history and in its ties with the United States.
‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae Talks About Korean Fan Culture
Lee Jung-jae, who has been a star in South Korea for decades, said social media has made audiences more zealous. He thinks he knows how to keep them happy.
Freed South Korean Workers Return From the U.S. to Tearful Cheers
The workers, whose detention in a workplace immigration sweep set off outrage in South Korea, expressed both relief and anger.
In South Korea and Japan, Fury at U.S. Fuels Backlash Over Trade Deals
Officials and business leaders in both countries are questioning commitments their governments made to invest hundreds of billions in American manufacturing.
Delayed Release of Workers Detained in Georgia Raid Fuels Anger in Korea
It is unclear when the South Korean detainees will be repatriated. They were previously scheduled to depart the United States on Wednesday.
South Korean Woman Cleared Decades After Biting Attacker’s Tongue During Attempted Rape
Choi Mal-ja, who was convicted of inflicting bodily harm, said she fought for a retrial so other South Korean women would not suffer as she did.
In a First, Korean Women Target U.S. Military in Suit Over Prostitution
Dozens of women who worked in the sex trade in South Korea are seeking an apology and compensation for the rights abuses they suffered while catering to American G.I.s.
South Korea Negotiates Release of Korean Workers Detained in Georgia Raid
The South Korean government said on Sunday that it would send a charter plane to the United States to retrieve hundreds of workers detained in an immigration raid.
South Korea Negotiates Release of Korean Workers Detained in Georgia Raid
The South Korean government said on Sunday that it would send a charter plane to the United States to retrieve hundreds of workers detained in an immigration raid.
Immigration Raid on Hyundai-LG Plant in Georgia Rattles South Korea
The shocked but subdued reaction to the arrest of hundreds of Koreans at the site reflected the delicate position of a government engaged in tense trade talks with the Trump administration.
The Communist Warrior Stranded for Decades in an ‘American Colony’
Ahn Hak-sop was captured during the Korean War by the South and imprisoned for more than 40 years. Now 95, he wants to return to the North to die.
South Korea Doctors’ Strike Begins to Wind Down
Thousands of residents and interns were protesting a government proposal that would have dramatically increased the number of medical students in the country.
Trump Takes Aim at South Korean Chipmakers’ China Operations
The U.S. said Samsung and SK Hynix can no longer ship American equipment to their production facilities in China without government licenses.
As Frieze Seoul Opens, Art is Everywhere in South Korea
With international galleries opening local outposts and a Centre Pompidou branch coming soon, Seoul continues to build its reputation as an art capital.
South Korea Outlaws Use of Smartphones During Class
It becomes the latest country to restrict phone use in schools, with a law that will go into effect in 2026.
South Korea’s Leader and Trump Find Common Ground: Kim Jong-un
At the White House, President Trump and Lee Jae Myung praised each other’s eagerness to talk to North Korea’s leader — even if he doesn’t want to talk to them.
The Backbone of the Global Auto Supply Chain Is at Risk From Trump’s Tariffs
They are threatening smaller parts companies that are key to manufacturing and employ hundreds of thousands in Japan, South Korea and Germany.
Car Companies Are Paying Tariffs So You Don’t Have To
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Car Companies Are Paying Tariffs So You Don’t Have To
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South Korea Jockeys for a Deal With Trump at Least as Good as Japan’s
The agreement Japan secured has added pressure on South Korea to defuse the threat of high tariffs on its exports to the United States.
Sharing a Bed With Your Kid? It’s Totally Normal in Asia.
Bed sharing tends to be unpopular and contentious in the United States. But in many Asian countries, the question is often not whether to do it, but when to stop.
Did Jeju Air Pilots Shut Down Wrong Engine Before Deadly Crash?
Investigators found the Jeju Air flight crash-landed with only its badly damaged right engine on, but experts warned against drawing early conclusions.
Landslides and Floods Kill 18 in South Korea
As rescuers search for the missing under the rubble, thousands of evacuated villagers face the daunting task of rebuilding their homes.
The K-Pop Band Big Ocean Is Making Waves With Sign Language
Big Ocean, a boy band whose members are deaf or hard of hearing, has found success with a mix of singing and signing.
South Korea Pulls Report Into Jeju Air Crash After Victims’ Families Protest
Relatives of the Jeju Air disaster victims objected to the report in a stormy scene at a news conference, complaining that it blamed the pilots prematurely.
Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong’s Decade of Legal Woes Ends
?The South Korean Supreme Court’s ruling dispels uncertainty? over Lee Jae-yong’s leadership as the tech giant faces challenges from tariffs and chip making rivals.
K-Beauty Fans Stock up on Cosmetics After Trump’s Tariff Threat
American consumers of Korean cosmetics and skin-care products are bulk buying, as President Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on imports.
Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump’s Tariffs
Marco Rubio wants to bolster ties with Asia to counter China’s sway, but President Trump’s tariff threats have nations asking why they should align with Washington.
K-Pop Singer Taeil Sentenced to 3½-Years in Rape of Tourist
Taeil, a former member of the popular boy band NCT, and two acquaintances were jailed in a case that has provoked anger in South Korea.
