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South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia that occupies the southern part of the Korean Peninsula.

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President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol

President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea election: President Yoon down but not out

South Korea election: President Yoon down but not out

The allies of the South Korean president have suffered a resounding defeat, but he might get a chance to recover.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol casts his early vote for the April 10 parliamentary election

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol casts his early vote for the April 10 parliamentary election

South Korea elections: Yoon's government under pressure

South Korea elections: Yoon's government under pressure

Can the left-leaning Democratic Party take advantage of President Yoon's growing unpopularity?

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea battling deepfakes ahead of key election

South Korea battling deepfakes ahead of key election

The problem of disinformation could further overshadow an election campaign that is already fractious.

People attend a Pride event in support of LGBTQ rights, during the Seoul Queer Culture Festival, in Seoul on July 1, 2023

People attend a Pride event in support of LGBTQ rights, during the Seoul Queer Culture Festival, in Seoul on July 1, 2023

Why are South Koreans less welcoming of LGBTQ+ neighbors?

Why are South Koreans less welcoming of LGBTQ+ neighbors?

The only group of people less welcome than sexual minorities are former convicts, a study shows.

K-pop band BlackPink on stage

K-pop band BlackPink on stage

What's behind South Korea's K-pop crisis?

What's behind South Korea's K-pop crisis?

As the biggest names in K-pop seek out overseas markets, they've left a gap in their home market.

South Korean and US military vehicles are seen at a military training field in the border city of Yeoncheon

South Korean and US military vehicles are seen at a military training field in the border city of Yeoncheon

South Korea, US talk troop costs amid Trump fears

South Korea, US talk troop costs amid Trump fears

Both sides aim to lock in a deal on how much Seoul will pay for stationing US troops in the Korean Peninsula.

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A performance at a North Korean stadium in honor of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel

A performance at a North Korean stadium in honor of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel

South Korea and Cuba establish ties, rattling North Korea

Cuba has reportedly been described as a "traitor nation" in the North over Seoul's diplomatic mission in Havana.

South Korea's first homegrown fighter jet KF-21 is unveiled during its rollout ceremony in Sacheon

South Korea's first homegrown fighter jet KF-21 is unveiled during its rollout ceremony in Sacheon

South Korea to tighten punishment for industrial espionage

The new legislation is aimed at fending off suspected efforts from foreign entities to acquire sensitive technologies.

A group of figure skater medalists from France, the US, and the UK, take a selfie at the ice of the Winter Youth Olympics

A group of figure skater medalists from France, the US, and the UK, take a selfie at the ice of the Winter Youth Olympics

South Korea: Condoms prompt anger at Winter Youth Olympics

A South Korean parents group was outraged to learn that free condoms were made available to young athletes.

View of a street in Seoul with young women walking and chatting, and some sitting on outdoor seating

View of a street in Seoul with young women walking and chatting, and some sitting on outdoor seating

More North Korean defectors say they are happy in the South

People who fled North Korea say they appreciate employment and education — but are most thankful for having freedom.

Lee Jae-myung holds a microphone

Lee Jae-myung holds a microphone

South Korea knife attack signals pre-election turmoil

A knife attack on a politician has drawn concern over more violence in the run-up to a critical national election.

South Korean army soldiers work in front of a military guard post at the Imjingak Pavilion in in Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea

South Korean army soldiers work in front of a military guard post at the Imjingak Pavilion in in Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea

North Korea ends military pact with South Korea — what next?

After North Korea launched a spy satellite, tensions on the peninsula are once again mounting.