Korea

21 injured after Mercedes EV explodes in underground parking lot

A Mercedes-Benz EV exploded in an underground parking lot at an apartment complex in Incheon, sending 21 people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The apparent vehicle...

North Korea has stolen $1.75B in Bitcoin and other virtual assets globally since 2016

South Korea’s intelligence agency revealed that North Korea has stolen virtual assets worth 2.4 trillion won (approximately $1.75 billion) since 2016 and is intensifying...

With China’s order to leave, North Korean workers likely headed to Russia

As China recently decided to send North Korean workers whose visas have expired back to their home country, North Korea reportedly has taken steps...

South Korea’s ‘main character’ Kim Ye-ji goes viral after air pistol final

Korean sports shooter Kim Ye-ji went viral Monday, a day after taking silver in the women's 10-meter air pistol. But it wasn't her shiny...

Kim Jong-un’s bold move: North Korean diplomats told to ignore China

Amid growing signs of friction between North Korea and China, Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, has reportedly instructed North Korean diplomats stationed in...

North Korea’s trash balloons disrupt Incheon Airport 12 times since May

Incheon International Airport, South Korea's main gateway, has halted its runway operations 12 times since May due to North Korean balloons carrying trash sent...

Kim Jong-un’s daughter being prepared as his successor, NIS chief says

The chief of South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Monday that Kim Ju-ae, daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is being groomed...

South Korea outraged over ‘North Korea’ introduction at Paris Olympics

On July 27, following the conclusion of the opening ceremony, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism expressed regret over the introduction of the...

Classified information of South Korean spy agents leaked to North Korea

It was revealed that classified information managed by the Korea Defense Intelligence Command (KDIC), including human intelligence (HUMINT) related to units like the Army’s...

Police investigate actor Yoo Ah-in for alleged sexual assault of 30-year-old man

A 30-year-old man has filed a complaint against actor Yoo Ah-in, alleging sexual assault, police said Friday. The Yongsan Police Precinct is investigating 38-year-old Yoo...