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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on South Korea, covering politics, economy, society, K-pop and Seoul’s relationships with North Korea, Japan, China and the United States.
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last updated:
29 November, 2024
Tarpaulin shrouds the wreckage of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which on December 29 crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport. Photo: Yonhap/AFP
Aviation accidents

South Korea extends shutdown of Jeju Air crash airport

Muan International Airport had been due to reopen on Tuesday following the December 29 crash that killed 179 people.

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North Korea

North Korea fires ballistic missile as Blinken pays final visit to Seoul

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China-South Korea relations

South Korea protests: Chinese citizens warned to avoid political activities

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Yoon Suk-yeol

Blinken wades into political crisis with stop in South Korea

Analysts expect Blinken to sidestep the crisis engulfing South Korea to keep the focus on Pyongyang and other security issues.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to South Korea on what is likely to be his last Asia tour as America’s top diplomat. File photo: AFP
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Jill Biden’s US$20,000 diamond is priciest gift from a foreign leader in 2023

The 7.5 carat diamond was from India’s President Modi. Among Joe Biden’s gifts was a US$3,495 statue from Mongolia’s prime minister.

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Head of South Korea Yoon’s security central to blocking corruption arrest

Park Chong-jun was instrumental in rebuffing the attempted arrest of Yoon by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials.

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South Koreans protest amid failure to arrest impeached President Yoon

Rival camps rallied on Saturday a day after a failed attempt to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol.

People holding placards reading “Arrest Yoon Suk Yeol immediately” during a protest in Seoul on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Aviation accidents

South Korea fatal crash cockpit transcript nearly complete, investigators say

Investigators say the recording may hold clues to the final moments of Jeju Air flight 2216, as the US and Boeing join the search.

US-India relations

Chinese dams to be discussed during Jake Sullivan’s India visit, official says

US national security adviser arrives in New Delhi on Sunday. US also expects Chinese economic overcapacity to be addressed, official said.

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Hong Kong transport

Air Busan flight from Hong Kong aborts landing after gear malfunction scare

Pilot unable to confirm if landing gear functioning, prompting decision to circle around for additional checks.

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A subsidiary of Asiana Airline, Air Busan was established in 2008 as a regional carrier. Photo: Facebook/Air Busan Hong Kong Branch

Hundreds rescued or evacuated in South Korea building fire

The multi-storey building affected, which also has basement floors, houses shops, medical and sports facilities, restaurants and car parks.

Smoke rises at the scene of a fire at a building in Seongnam, South Korea, on Friday. Photo: via AP

South Korean investigators fail to arrest Yoon

The anti-corruption agency withdrew its officers after being blocked from entering Yoon’s official residence

Aviation accidents

Pilot at airport of Jeju Air crash says he ‘assumed’ concrete mound was dirt

The jet’s collision with the structure at Muan airport during its belly landing is thought to have triggered the catastrophic explosion.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound as Beijing ramps up support for institutional buying

Some 20 securities firms, fund managers and insurance companies received US$7.53 billion worth of liquid assets from the PBOC through a swap facility.

Hong Kong Island’s skyline. Photo: Shutterstock
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South Korean investigators fail to arrest Yoon after lengthy stand-off

The anti-corruption agency abandoned the operation to arrest the impeached leader after facing resistance from his security team.

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Protesters rally against South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol near his residence in Seoul on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Digital currencies

Do Kwon pleads not guilty to US fraud charges in US$40 billion crypto collapse

Fallen cryptocurrency mogul makes his first US court appearance after being extradited from Montenegro.

Aviation accidents

Did soil-covered concrete contribute to deadly Jeju Air crash in South Korea?

Experts argue a soil-covered foundation worsened the impact and are calling for a comprehensive review of the nation’s airport layouts.

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Pet dog rescued after losing 9 family members in Jeju Air crash

Pudding is now receiving care at a Seoul veterinary hospital and awaiting a new home.

Jeju Air crash victims’ relatives at a makeshift shelter in Muan, South Korea. Photo: AFP
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South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight until the end’ as arrest looms

The opposition said the impeached president’s letter to his supporters was aimed at triggering an ‘extreme clash’.

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Aviation accidents

South Korea police raid Muan airport, ban Jeju Air CEO from leaving country

Officers also searched the carrier’s office in Seoul as authorities ramped up a probe into the disaster.

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Japan

Russia’s uncovered secret war plans target 160 sites in Japan and South Korea

Leaked Russian military documents reveal plans to target civilian infrastructure like nuclear power plants and tunnels, raising concerns about potential war crimes.

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A view of the Kanmon Straits from Mount. Hinoyama. Photo: Shutterstock
Aviation accidents

South Korea to send Jeju Air crash black box to US for analysis

The civil aviation ministry said the damaged device was deemed unrecoverable for data extraction domestically.

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The sun rises over the scene where a Jeju Air plane crashed in South Korea’s Muan. Photo: Yonhap/AFP
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Investigators warn anyone blocking Yoon’s arrest ‘could be prosecuted’

An official said the arrest warrant for the impeached president would be executed within a January 6 deadline.

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Aviation accidents

Anger over plane crash fuels boycott against goods made by Jeju Air’s owner

Concerns over safety negligence and past scandal involving Aekyung Group’s humidifier disinfectant products have sparked the movement.

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United States

South Korean crypto mogul Do Kwon extradited to US after months on the run

Kwon, wanted in the US and South Korea for alleged fraud linked to the collapse of his TerraUSD stablecoin, has been extradited from Montenegro to face charges.

Montenegrin police officers escort South Korean citizen, Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon in Montenegro’s capital Podgorica on March 23. Photo: AP
Aviation

Jeju Air crash: calls for removal of runway wall, as scrutiny intensifies

Experts say use of ‘frangible’ materials for guidance facilities to reduce impact of crashes would have made the accident ‘far less deadly’.

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Police forensics personnel and National Bureau of Investigation officials are seen by a wall as they work at the scene of the Jeju Air plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea on December 31. Photo: Yonhap / AFP
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South Korea’s Choi to fill Constitutional Court vacancies amid political turmoil

The move by acting President Choi Sang-mok aims to restore stability and prevent a credit rating downgrade, following the impeachment of two predecessors.

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Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korea’s Yoon faces possible arrest

Yoon also faces criminal charges for insurrection, which could result in a life sentence or even the death penalty

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