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Ex-South Korean first lady gets 20-month prison term in bribery case

A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for corruption, finding her guilty of receiving bribes from the Unification Church in exchange for business favours

Updated 5 days ago

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North Korea to reveal new nuclear plans at ruling party congress, says Kim

The Korean Central News Agency said North Korea performed a live-fire drill of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system in the presence of Kim on Tuesday

Updated 5 days ago

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North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles amid regional tensions

Updated 5 days ago

People sit in front of a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a train station in Seoul. (Pic/AFP)

Donald Trump hikes tariffs on South Korean autos and pharma to 25 per cent

Updated 6 days ago

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South Korea: Ex-PM given 23 yrs in prison over martial law crisis

Updated 11 days ago

Former South Korean prime minister Han Duck-soo (centre) arrives at the Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday. PIC/AFP

South Korea’s former president Yoon sentenced to five years in prison

Updated 16 days ago

A Yoon Suk Yeol supporter holds a placard during a rally in Seoul. Pic/Getty Images

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BTS reveal new album titled Arirang, days after World Tour announcement

Updated 16 days ago

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Prosecutor seeks death penalty for South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol

Updated 18 days ago

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Cyberattack at Kyowon ‘exposes’ over 9 million user accounts to possible breach

Updated 19 days ago

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Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in 2025: Data

Updated 23 days ago

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