President Donald Trump announced a decision to increase tariffs on key imports from South Korea. He said he would raise the duty rate from 15% to 25% on automobiles, pharmaceutical drugs, lumber, and other goods. The president made this declaration on his social media platform, framing the move as a direct response to South Korea’s…
South Korea faces a major shakeup in its education system. The chief of the university entrance exam resigns due to fierce criticism. Students and parents complain about the English test’s extreme difficulty. This event marks a first in the exam’s history. Key Events Leading to Resignation Officials announced the resignation on December 10, 2025. Oh…
South Koreans rally to commemorate a pivotal moment in their history, the first anniversary of the failed declaration of martial law by former President Yoon Suk Yeol, which shook the nation but ultimately left it with a more steadfast democratic spirit. Background On December 3, 2024, Yoon declared martial law late at night. He cited…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced on Friday that South Korea and the United States (U.S.) finalized a joint fact sheet on trade, defense, and technology. He called the commitments “broad and historic,” aimed at boosting economic and security cooperation. Nuclear Submarines and Defense Cooperation Lee said South Korea will build nuclear-powered submarines with…
