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Government data shows heat-related illness cases in South Korea have nearly tripled over the past decade, with deaths also increasing. This year alone, 21 people have died and thousands have sought emergency care amid ongoing heat waves expected to last until late August.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed 5 million ticket sales in South Korea, becoming the fastest foreign film to do so since 2023. The film continues its record-breaking run, holding the top domestic spot for a fourth weekend and closing in on all-time box office records.
President Lee Jae-myung urged the prompt unification of the Army, Navy and Air Force academies, citing the Army academy's history of coups. The defense ministry reaffirmed its commitment this week, despite opposition from alumni groups and former chiefs of staff.
South Korean stocks declined for a second consecutive session on Friday as renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment, with foreign investors offloading a net 858 billion won. The KOSPI fell 0.6 percent to close at 6,258.77, while the won strengthened against the dollar.
South Korea's Board of Audit and Inspection apologized after a sitting commissioner, Ryou Byeong-ho, was indicted over allegations he interfered with an audit into the 2022 relocation of the presidential office. Yonhap reports the special counsel suspects the agency omitted findings about the role of a firm linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's wife. The BAI called the indictment a grave responsibility and pledged reflection.
A 2016 government audit alleged that the Korea Football Association used corporate credit cards to pay for sexual entertainment for foreign referees during international matches in 2011-2012, including Olympic and World Cup qualifiers. The allegations emerged as police raided the KFA's headquarters over a separate coaching appointment probe. The KFA said it has since tightened its internal guidelines.
A South Korean appellate court upheld a three-year prison sentence for former Marine commander Lim Seong-geun for occupational negligence resulting in the 2023 death of Cpl. Chae Su-geun. The defense ministry also imposed disciplinary measures on other senior officers involved, dismissing two former commanders and demoting two others.
Naver Corp. reported a 41.6% rise in second-quarter net profit to 704.3 billion won, driven by AI-enhanced commerce and advertising. Revenue grew 16.2% to 3.38 trillion won, while operating profit edged down 0.2% due to AI infrastructure investments.
BLACKPINK will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a meet-and-greet in Seoul, bringing all four members together for a rare domestic fan appearance. The event is scheduled for Saturday at the National Museum of Korea with 40 selected fans.
South Korean investigators raided the National Election Commission on Friday over suspicions of data manipulation in the June 3 local elections. The probe has uncovered discrepancies between voter numbers and official counts in many Seoul districts, and is expected to expand nationwide.
President Lee Jae Myung instructed officials to boldly pursue large-scale housing supply during a meeting with government ministries, as the administration seeks to cool down high real estate prices in Seoul and adjacent areas. The government has also unveiled tax revisions targeting owners of high-value homes and is expected to announce major supply plans soon.
North Korea did not report on its short-range ballistic missile launch from Thursday, a departure from its usual practice. South Korea's military detected the launch from Wonsan, and the unification ministry said such omissions have occurred before.
At the International Conference on Veterans Affairs in Washington, officials from South Korea, the U.S., and other Korean War participating nations called for greater solidarity amid security challenges, including North Korea's military threats. The forum, held for the first time outside South Korea, also marked the U.S. 250th anniversary of independence and highlighted commitments to recovering the remains of fallen troops.
South Korea's trade minister has asked Britain to exempt its imports of Russian LNG from planned sanctions, warning that measures set to take effect in January 2027 could undermine Seoul's energy security. The request was made in a phone call with Britain's newly appointed trade minister, Anas Sarwar.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, prompting responses from Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington. The launch follows Pyongyang's criticism of Japan's military build-up and comes ahead of annual US-South Korea joint exercises.
Police in South Korea raided the offices of the Korea Football Association as part of an investigation into the appointment of former national team coach Hong Myung-bo. The probe focuses on allegations of irregularities, with Hong having resigned after the team's World Cup group-stage exit.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Thursday, according to South Korea's military. The launch, which occurred from the Wonsan area around 5 p.m., has been labeled a provocation by Seoul's presidential office. The event comes ahead of planned U.S.-South Korea military exercises and follows a similar test in June.
South Korea's professional baseball league has canceled all remaining games this week due to a severe heat wave, with the season set to resume next Tuesday. The KBO also announced later start times and cooling breaks to protect players and fans, after 25 fans were treated for heat-related illnesses at a game in Incheon.
South Korea's main opposition People Power Party has submitted a resolution urging the administration of President Lee Jae Myung to abandon plans to integrate the country's military academies, following Lee's remarks linking the Korea Military Academy to past coups. The resolution, signed by 34 lawmakers, calls on Lee to retract his comments and labels the integration move 'politically motivated.'
South Korean stocks fell sharply on Thursday, with the KOSPI closing down 4.58% as tech shares, led by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, suffered heavy losses. The decline was attributed to lingering concerns over AI profitability and losses in U.S. chip stocks, while the local currency rose and the Dow hit a record high.