That’s an indication some voters aren’t really buying Lee’s attempts to shift toward the political centre. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is projected to win next week's snap presidential election, a result that could reorient a major U.S. ally on policies ranging from China to nuclear weapons and North Korea.

SEOUL, South Korea — Attack drones directed by artificial intelligence. Tanks with improved electronic warfare systems. A newly built naval destroyer fitted with supersonic cruise missiles. A new air defense system. Air-to-air missiles. The list of new weapons being touted by North Korea grows almost by the week.

The plight of temporary workers like Kim Hyoung-su, who’s been protesting for months at the top of a tower, has become an issue in Tuesday’s presidential election.

The neighbouring countries have long been embroiled in a war of information. But has there been a recent shift in who has the ‘upper hand’?

South Korea's stock market has been ruled by traditional manufacturing companies, including Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and Hyundai Motor.

South Korea’s central bank has cut its key interest rate and sharply lowered its growth outlook for the country’s economy in 2025.

South Korea's Industry Ministry said on Monday it will respond to the looming 50% U.S. tariff on steel products as part of its trade discussions with Washington in order to minimise the impact on industry.