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
See Seoul museum refuses to return Russian artworks After South Korea sanctioned Russia due to Putin's war against Ukraine, a Seoul museum has been subject of a demand to return its Russian art early. 30/03/2022
Health Tiny worms could help sniff out lung cancer in its early stages Scientists say the humble roundworm can smell cancer cells and may someday replace dogs in detecting tumours at an early stage. 21/03/2022
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
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
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
Biztech news Seoul will be the first city to enter the metaverse Facebook, now called Meta, is not the only entity currently working to develop its metaverse. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced its intention to create Metaverse Seoul. 10/11/2021
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
Destinations A visitors guide to Seoul: Here's what you need to know South Korea's bustling capital, Seoul offers visitors luxury, leisure and tradition in one thriving city. 25/10/2021
Culture news Squid Game becomes Netflix's biggest series launch The series has been hovering at the top of the charts on Netflix in over 80 countries. 13/10/2021
Experiences Squid Game: Smash-hit series causes these Korean snacks to sell out A traditional sweet stall in Seoul has seen a boom in sales of the ‘dalgona’ - the traditional Korean snack featured in the Netflix smash hit Squid Game. 11/10/2021
South Korea South Korea sees drop in COVID-19 transmissions after jump South Korean officials are expressing cautious hope that COVID-19 transmissions are beginning to slow, after battling the country’s worst wave of infections for weeks. 31/08/2021
Biztech news Samsung leader Lee Jae-yong released from prison on parole Lee Jae-yong was convicted of crimes related to the explosive corruption scandal that toppled South Korea's previous president Park Geun-hye. 13/08/2021
no comment Greenpeace gives biggest S. Korean firms bottom grades in climate survey Greenpeace gives biggest S. Korean firms bottom grades in climate survey 08/07/2021
