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Former President Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for his failed attempt at martial law in late 2024. Read more here

Feb 20, 2026

Korea to chair International Renewable Energy Agency in 2027

Jan 13, 2026

Tax filing season for int'l workers begins with more benefits

Jan 08, 2026

Royal palaces, tombs, shrine in 2025 attract nearly 18M visitors

Jan 07, 2026

Births in 2025 grow for 2nd straight year to near 260,000

Jan 06, 2026

Pope Leo commends charitable bakery on its 70th anniversary

Jan 02, 2026

1st gov't study on Japanese vessel disaster in 1945 released

Dec 30, 2025

Documentary heritage work with UNESCO extended for 8 years

Dec 29, 2025

More Koreans prefer 'mature' democracy over GDP growth: poll

Dec 24, 2025