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Ex-South Korean first lady gets 20-month prison term in bribery case

Ex-South Korean first lady gets 20-month prison term in bribery case

A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for corruption, finding her guilty of receiving bribes from the Unification Church in exchange for business favours

28 January,2026 01:43 PM IST | Seoul | AP
North Korea to reveal new nuclear plans at ruling party congress, says Kim

North Korea to reveal new nuclear plans at ruling party congress, says Kim

The Korean Central News Agency said North Korea performed a live-fire drill of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system in the presence of Kim on Tuesday

28 January,2026 08:59 AM IST | Seoul | AP
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles amid regional tensions

North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles amid regional tensions

North Korea on Tuesday fired at least two ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, according to Japan and South Korea. The Japanese coast guard, citing the defence ministry, said it had detected two ballistic missiles fired towards the Sea of Japan

27 January,2026 07:11 PM IST | Seoul, South Korea | AFP
Donald Trump hikes tariffs on South Korean autos and pharma to 25 per cent

Donald Trump hikes tariffs on South Korean autos and pharma to 25 per cent

The decision comes as South Korea remains one of the United States' leading sources of imported goods, exporting USD 132 billion worth of products to the US in 2024, according to Commerce Department data

27 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | Washington | ANI

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