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South Korea is recalling its ambassador to Ukraine after Kyiv publicly disclosed the handover of two North Korean POWs to Seoul, a move that has triggered a diplomatic rift. The decision follows President Lee Jae Myung's threat of sanctions unless Ukraine apologizes for breaking a non-disclosure agreement.
South Korea announced a successful first test launch of a hypersonic missile, a milestone in its push to develop high-speed weapons. Full details of the test have not yet been disclosed.
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on October 2 that it will take legal action if allegations of unauthorized fuel exports to Russia are confirmed. The dispute follows Ukrainian claims that 176,000 tons of fuel were shipped via sanctioned tankers, which Seoul has rejected amid growing diplomatic tensions.
South Korea's Nuri rocket successfully placed five small satellites into orbit on Wednesday, a launch experts describe as a key step toward the country's first domestic satellite constellation. The mission also signals a shift from one-off launches to an integrated space industry involving both the state and private companies.
South Korea's government will review the alternative military service system for athletes after a public backlash over remarks by gold medalists at the Asian Games, with the culture minister saying the program "will certainly have to be narrowed." Three footballers apologized for insensitive comments about avoiding enlistment, reigniting a debate over whether athletes deserve privileges that even BTS members have not received.
A shark has been trapped for nearly three weeks in a canal at a riverside park in Busan, South Korea, despite repeated rescue attempts by local authorities. The animal has drawn widespread public attention as it continues to appear in the canal but will not leave, and efforts to return it to the sea have so far failed.
South Korea's financial watchdog has identified 28 foreign IP addresses, located in the United States, Japan and 10 other countries, that were used in a recent series of cyberattacks on the country's financial institutions. Officials say the addresses are spread across multiple countries and territories, pointing to cross-border attack infrastructure, while the remaining countries have not been fully disclosed. Authorities are working with relevant parties to determine the attack method and the extent of damage, with response measures and the investigation still ongoing.
South Korea is considering unspecified measures to pressure North Korea into apologizing for a DMZ mine explosion that wounded three South Korean soldiers. A joint South Korea-UN investigation found the mines were planted by North Korean forces about a year ago, but Pyongyang denies responsibility and has dismissed the apology demand as "despicable."
The 31st Busan International Film Festival opened Tuesday, launching 10 days of events. For the first time, the festival has been recognized in the 'A-list' tier by a prestigious international cinema organization, a milestone that strengthens its global standing as Asia's leading film festival.
