Noisy neighbours choose payouts to keep the peace
Cash is becoming the latest solution to apartment noise disputes in South Korea, with a growing number of residents paying neighbours to keep the peace, according to online communities.
Korean, US team weaves robotic vines for hands- free dressing
A team of South Korean and American researchers has unveiled a robotic technology that allows a person to suit up without using their hands or aid from others, with potential for applications in chip cleanrooms and emergency services.
MP loses seat after jail term upheld
A top court upheld a prominent MP's two-year jail term for taking bribes from the Unification Church, effectively stripping him of his parliamentary seat.
Remittance case overturned
THE appeals court has acquitted a North Korean defector accused of illegally sending money to relatives in the North, her lawyer said, overturning a lower court's verdict in a case underscoring the legal grey area around humanitarian remittances.
Ex-president gets two years
A court sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol (pic) to two years in prison after finding him guilty of illegally receiving opinion polling services worth 270 million won (RM732,680) for free from a political broker, local media said.
Singles seek dream match at Buddhist temple retreat
In a picturesque Buddhist temple, young South Korean men and women walk hand-in-hand, one wearing a blindfold and the other describing the path ahead as they walk towards a gate where legend tells them dreams come true.
First heatwave alert issued
THE country has issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool.
Man probed for secretly filming women with AI glasses
A man is under investigation for allegedly using AI smart glasses to secretly film women he dated and sharing the footage online, police said.
Ex-president Yoon’s jail sentence remains
THE Supreme Court upheld a seven-year prison sentence handed down to former President Yoon Suk-yeol for obstructing authorities' attempts to arrest him over his short-lived imposition of martial law in 2024.
Crackdown on false information
THE nation began enforcing yesterday a revised law targeting false information posted online, toughening penalties for repeat offenders despite concerns over the impact on free speech.
