Unification Church Leader Is Arrested on Corruption Charges in South Korea

Han Hak-ja — the widow of the church’s founder, the Rev. Sun Myung Moon — was accused of bribing a former first lady for business and political favors.

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Kim Jong-un Open to Talks if U.S. Drops Demand to Denuclearize

The North Korean leader’s comments came days after President Trump said he would travel to South Korea in late October for a regional summit.

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‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae Talks About Korean Fan Culture

Lee Jung-jae, who has been a star in South Korea for decades, said social media has made audiences more zealous. He thinks he knows how to keep them happy.

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Freed South Korean Workers Return From the U.S. to Tearful Cheers

The workers, whose detention in a workplace immigration sweep set off outrage in South Korea, expressed both relief and anger.

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In South Korea and Japan, Fury at U.S. Fuels Backlash Over Trade Deals

Officials and business leaders in both countries are questioning commitments their governments made to invest hundreds of billions in American manufacturing.

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In a First, Korean Women Target U.S. Military in Suit Over Prostitution

Dozens of women who worked in the sex trade in South Korea are seeking an apology and compensation for the rights abuses they suffered while catering to American G.I.s.

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South Korea Negotiates Release of Korean Workers Detained in Georgia Raid

The government said on Sunday that South Korea would send a charter plane to the United States to retrieve hundreds of workers detained in an immigration raid.

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South Korea Doctors’ Strike Begins to Wind Down

Thousands of residents and interns were protesting a government proposal that would have dramatically increased the number of medical students in the country.

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South Korea Outlaws Use of Smartphones During Class

It becomes the latest country to restrict phone use in schools, with a law that will go into effect in 2026.

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​North Korea Rejects New South Korean Leader’s Peace Overtures

In its first comment on President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea, North Korea dismissed a call for dialogue, dampening hopes of a new chapter in relations.

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