Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is preparing emergency measures to secure crude oil supplies after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with plans to dispatch five Korean-flagged vessels to alternative routes in the Red Sea. The move comes as oil prices surge בעקבות escalating tensions linked to the US-Israeli…
A devastating fire at a car parts factory in the South Korean city of Daejeon claimed the lives of 14 people and left 25 others seriously injured on Friday, authorities confirmed on Saturday. An additional 35 individuals sustained minor injuries in the blaze, which erupted around lunchtime and was fully…
As global superstars BTS prepare for a highly anticipated comeback concert, renewed attention has turned to the inner workings of South Korea’s K-pop industry an ecosystem celebrated for its talent and global influence, but also scrutinised for its demanding and, at times, troubling practices. From chart-topping acts like Blackpink to…
A South Korean court has convicted a woman and two medical professionals of murder following the death of a baby delivered during a late-term abortion procedure. The case has sparked nationwide debate over the country’s unresolved abortion laws and the legal and ethical boundaries of late-stage pregnancy termination. The woman,…
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection through his declaration of martial law in December 2024. Court Ruling Presiding judge Ji Gwi-yeon of the Seoul Central District Court said Yoon’s decision to deploy troops to…
On February 12, 2026, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 5 project is in its final approval stage at the National Treasury, rekindling hopes for a modern mass transit system in the capital. Renewed Commitment During a courtesy call with South Korea’s Ambassador to…
State media in North Korea has released images of Kim Jong Un touring Saeppyol Street alongside his daughter, meeting relatives and pledging to honor what he described as “young martyrs.” As with much of Pyongyang’s official reporting, the images cannot be independently verified, underscoring the limits of transparency in the…
Seoul, South Korea – Cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has admitted to accidentally distributing more than Ksh 5.1 trillion worth of bitcoins to customers during a promotional event, sparking a sharp selloff on its platform. The incident occurred on Friday, February 6, 2026, when winners of a rewards campaign were supposed to…
Seoul, South Korea – A South Korean court has sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for accepting lavish gifts from the Unification Church, a controversial religious sect, while acquitting her of stock manipulation and campaign finance violations. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday by Judge…
South Korea’s impeached former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been sentenced to five years in prison for abuse of power, obstructing justice, and falsifying documents in connection with his failed 2024 martial law attempt. The ruling, delivered on Friday, marks the first verdict among four ongoing trials tied to Yoon’s…