Football Now Group H Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: A group of star strikers Group H has three of football's biggest names, but only two will qualify out of the group. Who will miss out? 26/05/2022
no comment Lantern parade takes place in Seoul to celebrate Buddha's birthday The lantern parade celebrating Buddha’s birthday returns to the streets of Seoul after three years, as previous ones had been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 30/04/2022
See A Kind of Magic: Freddie Mercury statue unveiled by fans in Korea One fan's dream of building a life-size statue of the Queen singer has become a reality after an eight year campaign. 21/04/2022
no comment Freddie Mercury statue unveiled on South Korean island A die-hard Queen fan unveils a life-size bronze statue of frontman Freddie Mercury on South Korea's resort island of Jeju, after an eight-year quest to honour his late hero. 21/04/2022
Hear K-pop's high octane energy aims to thrill London's West End audiences In a case of art imitating life, the fictional Icon boy band will be performing a farewell concert as one of their members has to go off to do his compulsory national service in the South Korean military. 12/03/2022
Hear Why were Korean fans not allowed to sing at BTS' return concert? Thousands of fans attended BTS' first concert in South Korea since 2019 at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul 11/03/2022
South Korea Ex-prosecutor and foreign policy neophyte wins South Korea presidency Yoon is to take office in May and serve a single five-year term as leader of the world’s 10th largest economy. 09/03/2022
Hear Korean stars BTS head back on tour as parent company profits surge Korean pop stars BTS announce they're going back on tour this year, as their parent company Hybe announces a surge in profits despite the COVID pandemic. 23/02/2022
Taste Has dog meat had its day in South Korea? The practice is a summer custom for keeping cool but globalisation and animal welfare concerns are tweaking younger generations' appetites. 29/01/2022
no comment South Korean business owners shave heads to protest restrictions Hundreds of South Korean business owners shaved their heads to protest the South Korean government's virus restrictions 25/01/2022
South Korea South Korea: Unidentified person crosses border into North Korea The person spotted by security cameras while crossing into North Korea is likely a North Korean who defected in 2020, authorities say. 02/01/2022
South Korea South Korea ex-President Park, jailed for corruption, is pardoned Park was arrested and sent to prison in 2017, after being removed from office following a corruption scandal that prompted months of massive street protests. 24/12/2021
no comment 'Really worried': South Koreans react to new daily-Covid-case high People queue outside a COVID-19 testing station Wednesday near Seoul Station as South Korea's number of daily new coronavirus infections hit another record, surpassing 7000 cases, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. 08/12/2021
Experiences This unique cultural festival is lighting up the streets of Seoul Photos from the 13th annual lantern festival bringing light and colour to the Korean capital. 05/12/2021
no comment Underwater Santa puts on a show at Seoul aquarium An acquatic Santa swims with the fish at an aquarium in South Korean capital Seoul. Visitors can watch the festive diver feed fish and perform bubble tricks with air. 03/12/2021
Taste Spicy delights shared at South Korea's annual kimchi making festival More than 150 people joined Buddhist monks to prepare the traditional dish to give to South Korean families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 02/12/2021
no comment South Koreans pitch in to make fiery kimchi food dish at mass event In Seoul, Buddhist monks joined about 150 others to prepare kimchi, a hot national dish made with chili and salted cabbage. 02/12/2021
Hear BTS give emotional interview on breaking cultural barriers The band is playing in California for the first time since the pandemic. "Seeing the stadium filled with all the fans yesterday got me really emotional beyond words,” said band member, RM. 29/11/2021
Work Dancing mini robots helping to teach children in Seoul kindergartens Alpha Mini is a 24.5 centimetre-tall robot, who can dance, tell stories, and practice kung fu and other forms of exercise. 25/11/2021
no comment Seoul trials robot teaching assistants in nursery schools The "Alpha Mini" is just 24.5 centimetres tall and can dance, lead sing-a-longs, recite stories and even teach kung-fu moves as children mimic its push-ups and one-legged balances. 25/11/2021
South Korea Chun Doo-hwan: South Korea’s former military dictator dies aged 90 Chun Doo-hwan took power in a 1979 coup and repressed pro-democracy protests before going to prison for misdeeds in office. 23/11/2021
Culture news Italy joins the list of countries creating real-life Squid Games In Rome, an entertainment event company are organising a real life 'Squid Game' simulating the hit Netflix series from start to finish. Thankfully, nobody gets hurt. 22/11/2021
Hear Smooth like Butter: BTS storm American Music Awards with 3 wins BTS tore through the AMAs like a stick of dynamite this weekend with two performances and three award wins. 22/11/2021
Hear K-pop fans are everywhere, but what got Europeans tuning in? The popular Korean music genre is topping the charts and scooping prizes, we look at the secret of its unstoppable rise. 18/11/2021
See Squid Game confirmed for second season due to 'so much demand' Director and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk said Netflix's most popular show will return and focus on character Gi-hun. 09/11/2021
Culture news Squid Game doll in Seoul attracts Netflix fans in their droves The doll arrived in the South Korean capital this week and has sent green tracksuit-clad fans into a frenzy. 27/10/2021
