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South Korea's Top Court Upholds Guilty Verdicts for 18 in Courthouse Riot Linked to Yoon's Martial Law

South Korea's Supreme Court confirmed guilty verdicts for 18 individuals in connection with a January 2025 riot at the Seoul Western District Court, sparked by a decision to extend former President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention over his martial law declaration. The court upheld prison terms, suspended sentences, and a fine for a documentary filmmaker, while the chief justice condemned the incident as a 'total denial of the rule of law.'

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 30, 2026

South Korean Army Weighs Suicide Drone Deployment to Battalion Level

The South Korean Army is reviewing plans to deploy 'suicide drones' to battalion-level units as part of a broader modernization push, with the goal of introducing thousands of drones for training and operations by 2029. Meanwhile, the National Intelligence Service has signed an agreement with the Army to enhance drone security cooperation, reflecting the growing importance of drones in modern warfare.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 30, 2026

Hanwha Aerospace signs MOU for Canadian joint venture as submarine bid intensifies

South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canada's Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association to establish a joint venture for producing military vehicles, conditional on Hanwha Ocean winning Canada's submarine project. The CPSP, valued at $40.6 billion, pits Hanwha against Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. A separate MOU with Alberta's government aims to boost economic ties in defense, energy, and shipbuilding.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 30, 2026

Naver Q1 Net Profit Drops 31.3% on FX Losses, But Operating Profit and Sales Grow

South Korea's Naver Corp. reported a 31.3% year-on-year decline in first-quarter net profit, attributing the drop to foreign exchange losses on dollar-denominated debt. Despite the net profit fall, the company saw its operating profit and sales rise, with notable growth in its platform, global, and financial businesses.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 30, 2026

North Korea mobilizes to protect crops as severe drought threatens food production

North Korea is implementing nationwide measures to protect crops from an unusually severe drought, with Premier Pak Thae-song conducting on-site inspections in key farming provinces. The country, already on the UN's food-deficit list for 19 consecutive years, faces compounded food insecurity from sanctions, border closures, and extreme weather linked to climate change.

2 outlets · 2 articles Apr 30, 2026

A Son Overlooked and a Jailed Tycoon: Inside Samsung's Succession Drama

The death of Samsung patriarch Lee Kun-hee in 2020 triggered a succession crisis marked by a massive inheritance tax and the jailing of his son Jay Y. Lee for bribery. Years later, an AI-driven surge in semiconductor valuations has helped the Lee family cement control and grow wealthier, even as Jay Y. Lee returns to the public eye.

2 outlets · 2 articles Apr 30, 2026

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Citing Elevated Inflation and Middle East Uncertainty

The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a third straight meeting, citing elevated inflation and economic uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. The decision defies President Trump's calls for a cut, with Chair Jerome Powell's term ending soon and a Senate confirmation process underway for his successor, Kevin Warsh.

3 outlets · 7 articles Apr 29, 2026

South Korean Appeals Court Sentences Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to Seven Years

A South Korean appeals court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for obstructing investigators and other charges, adding to his life sentence for rebellion. The ruling was delivered by the Seoul High Court in a televised hearing.

2 outlets · 2 articles Apr 29, 2026

KBO Career Hits Leader Son Ah-seop Sent to Minors; Choi Hyoung-woo Takes Over Top Spot

Doosan Bears sent Son Ah-seop, the KBO's all-time hits leader, to the minors after a poor start. Meanwhile, Samsung Lions' Choi Hyoung-woo surpassed Son's record with 2,623 career hits, becoming the new all-time leader.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 29, 2026

South Korea Unveils $541 Million Youth Job Training Initiative Led by Conglomerates

South Korea's government announced a comprehensive support package for young job seekers, including vocational training programs led by major conglomerates in AI and semiconductor sectors, backed by 800 billion won. The initiative targets 100,000 young people amid record-low youth employment rates and comes alongside broader youth policy commitments, including a 30 trillion won budget.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 29, 2026

South Korean appeals court increases former President Yoon's sentence to 7 years

South Korea's Seoul High Court increased former President Yoon Suk Yeol's prison sentence from five to seven years in an obstruction of justice case tied to his 2024 martial law declaration. The court upheld most convictions, overturned some acquittals, and both Yoon and special prosecutors have appealed to the Supreme Court. This ruling is separate from a life sentence he received for leading an insurrection.

3 outlets · 6 articles Apr 29, 2026

Former Marine Commander Sentenced in 2023 Death; Ex-President Yoon Denies Charges in Interference Trial

A Seoul court sentenced retired Marine Lt. Gen. Lim Seong-geun to three years in prison for negligence in the 2023 death of Cpl. Chae Su-geun. Separately, former President Yoon Suk Yeol denied all charges in his trial over alleged interference in the investigation into the death.

1 outlet · 3 articles Apr 29, 2026

Seoul Stocks Open Lower as AI Concerns and Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Market

Seoul stocks opened lower on Wednesday, dragged down by renewed concerns over the AI sector following a Wall Street Journal report on OpenAI's performance and by rising oil prices. The KOSPI index slipped in early trading, with tech and auto shares leading declines.

1 outlet · 3 articles Apr 29, 2026

Kim Seong-yoon's Return Sparks Samsung Lions to End Seven-Game Losing Skid

Kim Seong-yoon returned from an oblique injury to help the Samsung Lions snap a seven-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Doosan Bears. The outfielder, who batted .385 before his injury, delivered a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 28, 2026

South Korean appeals court raises former first lady Kim Keon Hee's sentence to four years

South Korea's Seoul High Court increased the corruption sentence for former first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years in prison, finding her guilty of stock manipulation and accepting luxury gifts. Her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, remains jailed on other convictions. The court's presiding judge was later found dead, with police investigating the circumstances.

3 outlets · 13 articles Apr 28, 2026

Seoul Stocks Close at Record High, Briefly Surpass 6,700 Mark

Seoul stocks closed at an all-time high on Tuesday, briefly surpassing the 6,700-point level for the first time in history, driven by large-cap tech shares ahead of U.S. earnings. The KOSPI ended up 25.99 points, or 0.39 percent, at 6,641.02, after touching an intraday high of 6,712.73. Analysts cited easing Middle East tensions and Intel's strong results as key tailwinds, though some caution about volatility ahead.

1 outlet · 3 articles Apr 28, 2026

South Korea's Lee Vows to Resolve Allied Disputes with 'Mutual Respect' Amid Intelligence Sharing Rift

President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that issues with traditional allies should be resolved based on mutual respect and principles, amid reported friction with Washington over an intelligence breach and North Korea disclosures. Lee also pledged to increase defense spending and highlighted plans to regain wartime operational control from the U.S. by 2030.

1 outlet · 3 articles Apr 28, 2026

South Korea Finance Minister Pushes Capital Market Reforms and Corporate Innovation Drive

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol outlined plans to upgrade South Korea's capital market for MSCI developed market inclusion during a meeting with AMCHAM, while separately urging major conglomerates to pursue innovation beyond strong first-quarter GDP growth of 1.7 percent.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 28, 2026

DeepMind CEO Hassabis Meets South Korean Conglomerate Chiefs, Reunites with Lee Sedol in Seoul

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis concluded a multi-day trip to Seoul, meeting with leaders of major South Korean conglomerates including Hyundai and LG, and reuniting with Go legend Lee Sedol. Hassabis discussed AI partnerships and highlighted South Korea's potential to become a global AI leader.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 28, 2026

South Korea to invest 300 billion won in AI and green transformation of industrial complexes

South Korea's industry ministry announced a 300 billion-won support package over three to four years for AI and green transformation of industrial complexes, alongside separate funding for AI factory infrastructure and meetings with key industries like petrochemicals and batteries.

1 outlet · 4 articles Apr 28, 2026