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Lee Dong-gyeong's 57th-minute free kick gave South Korea a 1-0 win over El Salvador in their final friendly before the World Cup. The K League MVP's goal broke a deadlock in a match where South Korea struggled against El Salvador's pressing defense.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party won a landslide victory in Wednesday's local elections, securing 12 of 16 key mayoral and gubernatorial races and nine of 14 National Assembly by-elections. President Lee Jae Myung pledged to cooperate with newly elected local governments regardless of party affiliation, while also expressing regret over ballot paper shortages that disrupted voting in Seoul. The main opposition People Power Party called for a revote over the irregularities.
South Korea's National Election Commission chief Roh Tae-ak apologized and offered to resign after ballot shortages disrupted voting in the June 3 local elections. The commission faced criticism and protests, and determined the incident does not warrant a revote. The main opposition party demanded a reelection, but the NEC said it would proceed with counting.
Voter turnout in South Korea's June 3 local elections surpassed 60 percent, the highest rate since the first nationwide local elections in 1995, according to the National Election Commission. More than 27 million out of 44.64 million eligible voters cast ballots, with a ballot shortage at 14 Seoul stations causing delays.
US Forces Korea commander Gen. Xavier Brunson's description of South Korea as a 'dagger in the heart of Asia' in a podcast has drawn sharp rebukes from China and North Korea, while Seoul says it has communicated its position to Washington. The remark highlights the delicate balance of the US-South Korea alliance amid efforts to counter China's influence.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that findings from Section 301 investigations into over 70 countries, including South Korea, China, and Japan, will be released in the coming weeks. Greer also defended the administration's tariff policy in recent statements and articles, drawing criticism and debate over the implications for global trade.
World No. 3 Kim Hyo-joo headlines a 23-player South Korean contingent at the 81st U.S. Women's Open, aiming to add a second major title to her two wins this season. Meanwhile, teammate Choi Hye-jin remains in search of her first LPGA victory after a runner-up finish at the Dow Championship.
Morse Tan, a Korean American professor accused of defaming South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, has filed a lawsuit to invalidate a travel ban imposed by the justice ministry. A Seoul court has rejected his request to suspend the ban, while police continue their investigation.
South Korea's content industry exports reached a record $14.9 billion in 2025, with overseas tourist numbers and foreign credit card spending also hitting new highs. The government aims to expand the 'K-culture' market to 400 trillion won by 2030.
South Korea's consumer prices rose 3.1 percent in May from a year earlier, the fastest pace in 26 months, driven by a 24.2 percent jump in petroleum product prices amid the Middle East war. The government pledged to minimize the impact, while analysts note the war's effects have not yet spread broadly to other sectors.
President Lee Jae Myung has called for stern punishment for those spreading misinformation, citing police investigations into fake news about forced dollar sales and false claims about the 1980 Gwangju movement. He also urged the enactment of a law to eliminate statutes of limitations for state violence cases.
An explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon killed five workers and injured two. The company suspended operations at all its production facilities, police and government launched investigations, and an independent safety committee was formed.
North Korea's economy, heavily sanctioned and isolated, relies on China for up to 95% of its trade. With minimal exports and record cryptocurrency theft, Pyongyang's economic survival hinges on Beijing.
South Korean stocks closed at a fresh record high above the 8,800-point level on Tuesday, driven by continued optimism over artificial intelligence and strong gains in chipmakers. The KOSPI added 13.11 points to end at 8,801.49, while the local currency fell sharply against the U.S. dollar. The rally comes amid a global AI-driven surge that has also lifted Japan's Nikkei above 68,000 for the first time.
An explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon, South Korea, on June 1, 2026, killed five workers and injured two others. The blast triggered a fire that was extinguished, and authorities are investigating the cause. The CEO and plant head have been booked on suspicion of safety law violations, and the prime minister ordered full mobilization for rescue.
South Korea and representatives from 50 African countries convened in Seoul for the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting, agreeing to strengthen economic and strategic cooperation in supply chains and critical minerals. Bilateral talks and a business forum highlighted African nations' proposals for investment and governance partnerships.
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back emphasized Seoul's push for stronger self-reliant defense capabilities alongside deepening its alliance with the United States. He also highlighted North Korea's closer alignment with Russia as a 'key variable' in global security and met with counterparts from the Philippines, Norway, and Japan to discuss defense cooperation.
As South Korea heads into June 3 local elections, the ruling Democratic Party and main opposition People Power Party are focusing their final campaigns on key battleground regions. The vote is widely seen as a test of President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office, with early voting turnout reaching a record 23.51 percent. A deadly explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace factory has prompted both parties to suspend or tone down campaign activities in the final days.
South Korean police have intensified their investigation into the collapse of the Seosomun Overpass in Seoul, which killed three people and injured three others. Raids have been conducted on the Seoul city government and contractors, and four engineering officials have been booked on suspicion of occupational negligence. The collapse occurred during a safety inspection after demolition work was halted due to structural concerns.
North Korea's spy chief Ri Chang-dae met with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Moscow, discussing bilateral security and intelligence cooperation. The meeting comes as Pyongyang and Moscow affirm shared strategic positions, and amid reports of Kim Jong-un's visits to a nuclear material production facility and China's Xi Jinping planning a visit to North Korea.