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A woman holds a sign bearing South Korean national flag with a portrait of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as they wait for his arrival for the final arguments in his insurrection trial, at a court in Seoul, South Korea, January 13, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

South Korean court hands life term to ex‑president Yoon in insurrection trial

In January, prosecutors had said Yoon's "unconstitutional and illegal emergency martial law undermined the function of the National Assembly and the Election Commission ... actually...

The logo of Bithumb is seen at its cryptocurrencies exchange in Seoul, South Korea, 11 January 2018. Photo: Reuters

South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40b giveaway

The logo of Bithumb is seen at its cryptocurrencies exchange in Seoul, South Korea, 11 January 2018. Photo: Reuters

South Korean crypto firm accidentally sends $44b in bitcoins to users

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee, wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review her arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors at the Seoul Central District Court, in Seoul, South Korea August 12, 2025. Photo: JUNG YEON-JE/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

South Korea court sentences ex-First Lady Kim to jail term for bribery

A car carrier transporting vehicles made by Kia Motors, which is part of South Korea's biggest automaker company Hyundai Motor, travels past blossoming cherry trees near Pyeongtaek port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/ File Photo

Why has President Trump threatened to raise US tariffs on South Korea again?

US President Donald Trump looks on, befrore departing for Florida from the South Lawn, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 16, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Trump says hiking tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%

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South Korea, Bangladesh hold second round of CEPA talks in Dhaka

The South Korean and American flags fly next to each other at Yongin, South Korea, 23 August 2016. Courtesy Ken Scar/US Army/Handout via Reuters

US, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation on nuclear-powered subs, Seoul says

A general view of the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, 15 October 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Pentagon foresees 'more limited' role in deterring North Korea

Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo (C) arrives at the Seoul Central District Court for his first sentencing trial in the insurrection case on January 21, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via REUTERS

South Korea court sentences ex-PM Han to 23-year jail term in case related to martial law

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung (R) shakes hands with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (L) during their meeting at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on January 19, 2026. Photo: YONHAP/AFP/BSS

South Korea, Italy agree to deepen AI, defence cooperation

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, right, and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung react as they play drump together after their talks in Nara, western Japan on 13 January 2026. Photo: UNB/AP

Japan, South Korea leaders drum to K-pop after summit

A woman holds a sign bearing South Korean national flag with a portrait of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as they wait for his arrival for the final arguments in his insurrection trial, at a court in Seoul, South Korea, January 13, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law