Shincheonji Church Leader Lee Man-hee Arrested in South Korea Election Probe
The 95-year-old founder was detained as authorities investigate claims that followers were recruited into a political party to sway elections.
Marcus Reeve 3 min read
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South Korea jails former justice minister for 25 years over 2024 martial law plot
A Seoul court has handed former justice minister Park Sung-jae a 25-year prison term for aiding ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived 2024 martial law declaration, widening the legal reckoning over the crisis.
Marcus Reeve 5 min read
Seoul keeps brakes on closer defence ties with Japan despite regional pressure
President Lee Jae-myung has ruled out a rapid expansion of military cooperation with Tokyo, insisting historical grievances be addressed first, even as North Korea, China and Russia draw closer together.
Marcus Reeve 7 min read
South Korea's former president Yoon handed 30-year term over secret drone flights into North Korea
A Seoul court has sentenced ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison after finding he conspired to fly military drones over Pyongyang, a verdict prosecutors say was tied to his failed bid to impose martial law.
Marcus Reeve 8 min read
Hwang In-beom inspires South Korea comeback to sink Czechia at the World Cup
Trailing at the Guadalajara Stadium, South Korea responded through a moment of individual brilliance and a late winner to begin their campaign with three points.
Daniel Fletcher 8 min read