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Donald Trump’s return to the White House has sparked fears about the future for women’s rights in the US. Trump has a long history of misogyny and has boasted about his role in shaping the court that overturned women’s constitutional right to an abortion in 2022. His victory thus, unsurprisingly,…

Troops and weapons, including suicide drones, to be shipped to Russia to support war against Ukraine, say Seoul’s joint chiefs of staff

The first season of “Squid Game” was Netflix's most-watched series and went on to win a variety of accolades including the Emmy Award for lead actor in a drama series for Lee Jung-jae and a directing award for Hwang Dong-hyuk

Thousands flock to East Asian country for cosmetic surgeries each year, often relying on unregulated forums for advice.

Korean hellfest Squid Game arrived in 2021, and swiftly became Netflix’s biggest ever show. Now comes season two, darker and funnier than before. Its creator and star talk dental disasters – and what it’s like to be a Jedi

When Hyundai previewed the new Palisade earlier this month, it mentioned a nine-seat version. However, the initial images only showed the front center console folded. Fresh photos of the fullsize SUV reveal how three people will sit in the front, with a narrow center seat like you'll find in some…

The smash-hit Korean drama is back at long last – and there’s a funny, spicy romcom to tuck into. Plus: lots more crackers to catch up with over Christmas

South Korean investigators pursue impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law declaration. Yoon faces allegations of abuse of authority and orchestr...

South Korean investigators on Friday pressed ahead with their probe into impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 martial law declaration, issuing another summons demanding that he appear for questioning on Christmas Day, despite his continued refusal to cooperate

When South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, attempted to institute martial law in early December, the public responded with massive protests. These protests have continued across the country. On December 14, for example, an estimated 1 million people gathered outside the National Assembly in the capital, Seoul, as lawmakers convened…

At least 100 North Koreans deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun told reporters Thursday.