Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee found not guilty in merger case
The Seoul High Court upheld the lower court's ruling dismissing all the charges from a case involving a 2015 merger.
Mon Feb 03 2025
North Korea suspected of preparing to send more troops to Russia, Seoul says
South Korea suspects North Korea may send more troops to Russia to fight in Ukraine, despite past losses and captured soldiers.
Fri Jan 24 2025
South Korea's Yoon shuns questioning as security tightened after court rampage
Authorities says security was being beefed up at the Seoul Detention Centre where Yoon Suk-Yeol is being held as a pre-trial inmate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Asia-Pacific airports soar to new heights in global rankings, says OAG
In terms of international seat capacity, Seoul Incheon ranks highest among Asia Pacific airports.
Wed Jan 15 2025
South Korea jet crash puts fast-growing Jeju Air's safety under scrutiny
Despite Jeju Air's claim of compliance, the airline has faced regulatory penalties for aviation law breaches.
Sat Jan 11 2025
Fallen Jeju Air aircraft operated 13 flights in 48 hours prior to deadly crash
The plane was found to have travelled between Muan, Jeju Island and Incheon, west of Seoul, in the prior 48-hour time window.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Can South Koreans protect their democracy?
As a second bid to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol gathers steam, South Koreans show that democracys light still burns brightly in Seoul.
Sat Dec 14 2024
South Korea battles second day of heavy snow; four dead
The winter snowfall was the third-heaviest in Seoul, since records began in 1907, according to reports.
Thu Nov 28 2024
Flights grounded, power cut as record November snowfall hits Seoul
At least two people were reported killed in traffic accidents on highways east of the capital.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Record November snowfall blankets Seoul
A heavy snow warning was issued in the northeastern districts of Seoul, including Nowon, Seongbuk and Dobong.
Wed Nov 27 2024
South Korea says North Korean soldiers are fighting Ukraine forces
Seoul's confirmation comes amid growing global criticism as the two countries strengthen military ties.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Dozens of North Koreans defectors caught by secret police 'vanish', says rights group
TJWG's report reveals enforced disappearance patterns based on interviews with 62 North Korean escapees now living in South Korea.
Fri Nov 01 2024
North Korea propaganda leaflets found in Seoul attack South Korea's first couple
The propaganda leaflets found scattered on the streets, including some making personal attacks on the country's president and first lady.
Thu Oct 24 2024
North Korea set to blow up cross-border roads with South amid drone row, Seoul says
North Korean troops appear to be preparing to blow up roads near west and east coasts along their border, says South Korea military.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Trash balloons sent by North Korea cause regular disruptions at Seoul's airports
North Korea has launched more than 5,500 balloons with bags of trash attached to them since late May.
Wed Sep 25 2024
AWANI Tonight: 3rd Feb 2025
#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi
- Electricity tariff will still rise, but not by 14% - PM
- Trump vows tariff on EU, as Canada, Mexico & China retaliate
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- Electricity tariff will still rise, but not by 14% - PM
- Trump vows tariff on EU, as Canada, Mexico & China retaliate
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Feb 03 2025
AWANI Tonight: Govt proposes 2% contribution for foreign workers
The government has proposed a mandatory 2% EPF contribution for foreign workers - lower than the initial 12% - avoid burdening employers, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Feb 03 2025
AWANI Tonight: ASEAN25: ASEAN must forge own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry
Prof Danny Quah from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS stresses that ASEAN must carve out its own development path, one that steers clear of conflict and the US-China rivalry.
Mon Feb 03 2025
AWANI Tonight: Tariff will still rise, but not by 14% - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim denies claims of a 14% electricity tariff hike in Peninsular Malaysia, confirming instead a manageable adjustment will take place.
Mon Feb 03 2025
How should China respond to Trump? Ask DeepSeek
The seven-point DeepSeek answer covered possible responses from Beijing from targeting industries in states like Michigan and Wisconsin with new tariffs.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Consider This: Myanmar — 4 Years After The Coup
Four years ago, on February 1st, 2021, Myanmar’s military staged a coup, overturning a democratically elected government. Today the country remains in turmoil but resistance forces have since gained ground, while the military junta faces declining control. Will 2025 mark a turning point for Myanmar? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Debbie Stothard, founder of the democracy advocacy group, Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma.
Mon Feb 03 2025
WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work
The budget cut will be discussed at the Feb. 3-11 Geneva meeting.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Canadians cancel trips, ban American booze after Trump's tariffs
The perceived act of economic warfare on a country that is so close to the US culturally and geographically still came as a shock to many Canadians.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Schools shut, more flights scheduled as quakes constantly shake Santorini
Tremors have been recorded between the volcanic islands of Santorini and Amorgos in the Aegean Sea since Friday.
Mon Feb 03 2025
MOH detects over 800 health cases among flood evacuees in Sabah, Sarawak
MOH says the cases include acute respiratory tract infection, skin infection, acute gastroenteritis and conjunctivitis.
Mon Feb 03 2025