North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pledges to lift living standards at rare congress
Kim’s opening speech focused on improving economic activity, with no mention of relations with the US or South Korea.

Kim’s opening speech focused on improving economic activity, with no mention of relations with the US or South Korea.









Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo accused of failing to hold a lawful cabinet meeting following martial law declaration.
Former leader found guilty of charges related to 2024 martial law decree, but could face death penalty in separate case.










Alcaraz and Sinner give a glimpse of their relationship and enthrall fans in South Korea before the Grand Slam season.

A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in jail.
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of obstructing justice and other charges related to declaring martial law.
No casualties reported as huge fire breaks out in makeshift homes on fringe of Seoul’s upmarket Gangnam district.
Powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rebukes claims she is open to more “communication”.
Prosecutors say Yoon, who was impeached over a failed 2024 martial law declaration, threatened ‘constitutional order’.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes a halt to Pyongyang’s nuclear programme in exchange for ‘compensation’.