U.S. Marine drone flew near South Korea's border without final military approval, triggering alerts and an investigation into communication failures.

Paul Gambles from MBMG Family Office Group says large swings in markets and chip stocks, particularly in South Korean markets, will remain as liquidity issues continue, and as hyperscalers raise capex at an "unsustainable" pace.

SEOUL, July 31 (Reuters) - South Korea recorded its highest temperature on Friday since modern weather observations began, as a prolonged heatwave pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for a third straight day in parts of the country.

A U.S. military drone used in joint training triggered a brief evacuation after South Korean troops detected it near the inter-Korean border.

South Korea’s won went from being one of Asia’s worst performers to one of the world’s best last month as repatriation of chipmakers’ earnings, a tech sell-off and tighter monetary policy helped support the currency.

South Korea's baseball league cancelled two professional games Saturday to ensure the safety of players and fans in a heatwave."The decision was made with the safety and health of spectators and players as the top priority,

ANDONG, South Korea, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When the final pose held and the lights rose on the stage of Andong Culture & Arts Center on July 31, the audience rose as one. The applause did not fade for nearly ten minutes. Video from Shenzhen Media ...

A similar screening in the United States can cost between $500 and $1,500, depending on what’s included. An endoscopy alone can leave insured patients paying around $1,000 or more out of pocket, while the average cost is about $2,700 and can climb much higher without insurance.

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto said his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung made the request during his last visit to Seoul in April.