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(2nd LD) Supreme Court confirms 2-yr prison term for retired general over martial law involvement

South Korea's Supreme Court confirmed a two-year prison sentence for retired Maj. Gen. Noh Sang-won for collecting military intelligence agents' personal information ahead of the December 2024 martial law declaration. In a related case, former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun was sentenced to three years for obstructing official duties, while special counsel sought five-year terms for Kim and another former intelligence chief.

1 outlet · 5 articles May 12, 2026

(2nd LD) S. Korea to use gov't funds to support cheering squads for N. Korean football team visit

South Korea's unification ministry will provide 300 million won to support civic groups cheering for the North Korean women's football team during their visit for an AFC Champions League semifinal. The match marks the first visit by a North Korean sports team in over seven years, and the minister will not attend in person to respect its purely international nature.

1 outlet · 6 articles May 12, 2026

(LEAD) KOSPI snaps 5-day winning streak on profit taking, Mideast uncertainties; won sharply down

Seoul shares fell more than 2% Tuesday, snapping a five-day winning streak, as investors took profits and worries over U.S.-Iran peace talks resurfaced. The KOSPI closed at 7,643.15, with foreigners net-selling and the won dropping sharply against the dollar.

1 outlet · 5 articles May 12, 2026

Chief financial regulator vows to scale up support for AI firms

South Korea's financial regulator has pledged to scale up support for artificial intelligence firms, including doubling investment and introducing a new fund with tax breaks and loss coverage. The Korea National Growth Fund has already invested 2 trillion won in AI startups this year, with a target of raising 150 trillion won over five years.

1 outlet · 4 articles May 12, 2026

N.K. hackers using AI to find cybersecurity blind spots, Google says

Google's threat intelligence group reports that state-sponsored hackers from North Korea and China are increasingly using AI to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with North Korea's APT45 group sending thousands of AI-generated prompts to probe for weaknesses. Separately, Kaspersky has linked a North Korean hacking group to AI-assisted malware development targeting South Korean government systems.

1 outlet · 2 articles May 12, 2026

S. Korea to play Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador in World Cup tuneups

South Korea will play friendly matches against Trinidad and Tobago and El Salvador in late May and early June as final preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The matches will be held in Utah, where the team will also hold a pre-tournament training camp to acclimatize to high altitude before their Group A games in Mexico.

1 outlet · 3 articles May 12, 2026

Samsung Electronics management, labor union hold mediation talks for 2nd day

Samsung Electronics management and its largest labor union held a second day of government-led mediation talks on May 12 in an effort to avert a planned general strike. The union is seeking performance-based bonuses equivalent to 15 percent of operating profit, a demand management has called difficult to accept.

1 outlet · 6 articles May 12, 2026

Concerns of delay loom over KF-21 fighter jet program as production costs likely to rise

South Korea's KF-21 fighter jet program faces potential delays as production costs for the follow-on phase are projected to rise sharply. Despite a recent successful combat readiness evaluation, budget pressures and economic factors threaten the timeline for delivering 120 jets by 2032.

1 outlet · 3 articles May 12, 2026

S. Korea's central bank chief elected to BIS board

Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song has been elected to the board of the Bank for International Settlements, beginning a three-year term. South Korea has maintained a seat on the board since 2019. Shin's election follows his recent trip to Basel for BIS meetings.

1 outlet · 2 articles May 12, 2026

Kim Ha-seong set for Braves season debut after long injury rehab

Atlanta Braves shortstop Kim Ha-seong has been activated from the injured list and will make his season debut this week against the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old South Korean signed a one-year, $20 million contract in December but missed the start of the season after tearing a tendon in his finger slipping on ice in January.

1 outlet · 2 articles May 11, 2026

Coupang files lawsuit against FTC's designation of founder as 'same person'

A South Korean court has temporarily suspended the antitrust regulator's designation of Coupang founder Kim Bom as the company's de facto controlling entity, following a lawsuit and injunction request filed by the e-commerce giant. The suspension is effective until July 15, pending a hearing on the injunction. The FTC had designated Kim as the 'same person' of the group, citing his brother's involvement in management, amid heightened scrutiny after a data breach last year.

1 outlet · 5 articles May 11, 2026

Presidential chief of staff orders countermeasures over killing of student in random attack

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for an 'all-out war' against crimes targeting vulnerable groups after a 17-year-old female high school student was fatally stabbed in a random attack in Gwangju. The presidential chief of staff also ordered special safety measures and stronger police patrols. The suspect, 23-year-old Jang Yoon-gi, has been arrested and referred to prosecutors.

1 outlet · 2 articles May 11, 2026

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for using her face to sell TVs

Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, alleging the company used her photograph on television packaging without permission. She seeks at least $15 million in damages for copyright, trademark, and publicity rights violations. Samsung denies the claims, stating it had authorization through a content partner.

3 outlets · 3 articles May 11, 2026

The Weeknd to stage 2 Hong Kong concerts in October at Kai Tak Stadium

The Weeknd will return to Hong Kong for two concerts on October 30-31 at Kai Tak Stadium, part of the final Asian leg of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour. The shows were confirmed after a cryptic teaser from Live Nation and an initial report from the South China Morning Post.

1 outlet · 2 articles May 11, 2026

Cheong Wa Dae says any attack on civilian ships in Hormuz cannot be tolerated

South Korea's presidential office condemned the attack on the South Korean-operated cargo ship HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it intolerable. National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac announced that investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators, while noting that sea mines or torpedoes are unlikely based on damage patterns.

1 outlet · 2 articles May 11, 2026

Culture minister blocks access to illegal sites under new anti-piracy law

South Korea's culture minister ordered internet service providers to block access to 34 copyright-infringing websites, including major webtoon piracy platform Newtoki, as a revised Copyright Act took effect. The emergency measure is the first under the new law, which allows immediate restriction of illegal content, with a committee set to review the decision within five days.

1 outlet · 2 articles May 11, 2026

(LEAD) S. Korea to roll out 2nd cash aid to over 36 mln people amid Mideast crisis

South Korea has begun accepting applications for a second round of cash assistance targeting the bottom 70% of income earners, about 36 million people, to ease financial strain from rising fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict. Eligible individuals in the broader Seoul area receive 100,000 won, while those in depopulating areas may receive up to 250,000 won. The government is also addressing errors that excluded some military personnel from the payments.

1 outlet · 4 articles May 11, 2026

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U.S. set to hold talks amid OPCON transfer push, Hormuz ship issue

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington to discuss the transfer of wartime operational control and nuclear-powered submarines. While Seoul seeks to retake OPCON before 2030, US officials have suggested a later timeline, though a senior South Korean official downplayed the differences.

1 outlet · 11 articles May 11, 2026

N. Korea marches in Russia's Victory Day parade in show of military bond: Seoul

North Korean troops marched in Russia's Victory Day parade for the first time, marking a public display of growing military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. The move raises security concerns in South Korea, as Seoul observes signs of a strengthening alliance that includes reported North Korean casualties in Ukraine and constitutional changes in Pyongyang.

1 outlet · 4 articles May 11, 2026

Lee pledges to build nation of fair opportunities for all, shared prosperity

President Lee Jae Myung pledged to continue the legacy of late former President Roh Moo-hyun, vowing to build a fair and inclusive nation. He also reaffirmed commitments to inter-Korean peace and social reform, drawing on the spirit of the 1894 Tonghak Peasant Revolution.

1 outlet · 3 articles May 11, 2026