South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reports
The South Korean government is pushing for stricter laws to criminalise the purchase or viewing of sexually exploitative deepfakes.
Mon Sep 02 2024
'Parasite' film actor Lee Sun Kyun found dead in apparent suicide
Lee was facing an investigation over suspected drug use, Yonhap news agency reported.
Wed Dec 27 2023
YouTube to launch its first official shopping channel in South Korea -Yonhap
The new channel will operate in Korean language and will start as a 90-day project.
Wed Jun 21 2023
N Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles towards East Sea
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) towards the East Sea on Sunday, Yonhap news agency reported.
Sun Oct 09 2022
South Korea sees Oct. 16-Nov. 7 window for N.Korea nuclear test: Yonhap
Preparations for a nuclear test had been completed at North Korea's Punggye-ri test tunnel.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Fire at Malaysian Embassy in Seoul, 20 people escape unhurt
A fire broke out at the Malaysian Embassy in Seoul on Friday but was put out in 17 minutes, Yonhap news agency reported, quoting officials.
Fri Jan 28 2022
S.Korea military suffers worst COVID-19 outbreak aboard anti-piracy ship off Africa
Authorities have begun an operation to airlift them home while a replacement team will steer the vessel back home.
Mon Jul 19 2021
BTS enters billboard hot 100 with new Japanese single
With the latest feat, BTS now has songs in three languages - Korean, English and Japanese, that have entered the Hot 100.
Wed Apr 14 2021
South Korean spy agency says North Korea hackers tried stealing Pfizer vaccine know-how - Yonhap
South Korea's Yonhap did not report when the alleged hacking took place or whether it was successful.
Tue Feb 16 2021
S. Korea making diplomatic efforts to release tanker seized by Iran -Yonhap
South Korea's foreign minister is now in talks with diplomats in Tehran and Seoul to resolve the issue.
Tue Jan 05 2021
BTS sets new Guinness record for most-watched online concert
K-pop superstars BTS' latest online concert has set a new Guinness world record for most viewers, reports Yonhap news agency.
Thu Jul 23 2020
North Korea hackers stole South Korea-U.S. military plans - Yonhap
Democratic Party representative Rhee Cheol-hee said 235 gigabytes of military documents were taken from the Defense Integrated Data Center, citing information from unnamed defence officials.
Tue Oct 10 2017
North Korea detonates its sixth and most powerful nuclear test yet
North Korea detonated its sixth and most powerful nuclear test, Japan and South Korea, hours after Pyongyang said it had developed an advanced hydrogen bomb that possesses 'great destructive power".
Sun Sep 03 2017
Friend of former South Korea leader jailed for three years - Yonhap
Prosecutors had demanded a seven-year jail term for Choi Soon-sil on charges of obstruction of business and links to the former president in order to force a university to give her daughter favours.
Fri Jun 23 2017
US can consider dialogue after North Korea stops weapon testing
The United States can start thinking about reopening talks with North Korea, but the communist nation must first stop nuclear and missile tests, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported Secretary of
Mon Apr 10 2017
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024