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  Seoul raises alert, protection for Koreans in Cambodia amid rising crimes SEOUL, October 13 (AJP) - South Korea is beefing up protection measures for its nationals abroad following the violent killing of a Korean college student in Cambodia. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac on Monday chaired a task force meeting at the presidential office with senior officials from the Foreign Ministry, Justice Ministry, and National Police Agency to devise coordinated action against the recent murder and related crimes. President Lee Jae-myung over the weekend ord October 13, 2025
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  South Korea discusses security measures with Cambodia amid rising crimes SEOUL, October 12 (AJP) - Amid a string of crimes targeting South Koreans in Cambodia, authorities are considering measures to strengthen consular support and bolster local investigative capabilities to crack down on them. According to government sources on Sunday, South Korea is in talks with Cambodia to bolster security by increasing police personnel at the South Korean Embassy in Phnom Penh and forming a joint task force to tackle the rise in employment scam-related crimes incl October 12, 2025
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  South Korea set to face Brazil in friendly in Seoul SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - South Korea is set to face Brazil in a friendly match in Seoul on Friday night. Led by Hong Myung-bo, the South Korean national team, ranked 23rd in the latest FIFA rankings, will take on the sixth-ranked team at 8:00 p.m. at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Past statistics show that South Korea has struggled against the South American powerhouse, winning just once in eight encounters. Their most recent match ended in a 4-1 defeat in the round of 16 at the 2022 Q October 10, 2025
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  Subway breakdown in Seoul causes delays for commuters on first day back after Chuseok SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - A subway train in Seoul broke down Friday morning, disrupting service for nearly an hour and causing delays for commuters returning to work on the first day after the week-long Chuseok holiday. According to operator Seoul Metro, the incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. between Banghwa and Myeongil stations on subway line No. 5, causing delays of approximately 50 minutes. The exact cause of the breakdown is under investigation. * This article, publishe October 10, 2025
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  President Lee hails Hangul as symbol of Korean people's power and key to global cultural rise SEOUL, October 09 (AJP) - South Korea marked Hangul Day on Thursday, celebrating the 579th anniversary of the creation of the Korean alphabet that gave ordinary people the power to read, write, and express their thoughts freely. President Lee Jae Myung said Hangul embodies the spirit of popular sovereignty and equality, calling it a living symbol of democracy rooted in the wisdom of the people. "Hangul is a cultural heritage that holds the spirit and history of our people,&qu October 9, 2025
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  Seoul making "upmost" diplomatic efforts for release of a Korean from Israeli detention SEOUL, October 09 (AJP) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered the utmost diplomatic efforts to ensure the safe release and return of a South Korean national aboard a Gaza-bound aid vessel detained by Israeli forces, the presidential office said Thursday. The president directed the government to carry out all possible diplomatic endeavors for the swift and safe return of the Korean citizen, identified as Kim Ah-hyun, after being briefed on the matter, according t October 9, 2025
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  Korean ramyun craze goes global as instant noodle sales hit record high SEOUL, October 09 (AJP) - South Korea has been named the world's No. 2 instant noodle-consuming country, trailing only Vietnam, as global demand for the quick and spicy comfort food continues to surge and bring travelers to its shores. Once an affordable meal for busy workers, Korean ramyun has grown into a cultural export that attracts noodle lovers who are eager to experience the food they’ve seen in K-dramas and online challenges. According to the World Instant Noodle October 9, 2025
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  Crimes by South Koreans abroad rise 45 percent in four years: data SEOUL, October 08 (AJP) - Crimes committed by South Korean nationals overseas have risen sharply in recent years, climbing by about 45 percent between 2020 and 2024, according to government data. The figures are prompting renewed criticism that the Foreign Ministry has failed to respond to growing risks faced by citizens abroad. Data submitted by lawmaker Kim Gi-hyeon of the main opposition People Power Party showed that the number of South Korean nationals reported as criminal of October 8, 2025
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  Prices of daily necessities rise faster than wages over past five years SEOUL, October 08 (AJP) - Data shows that the cost of living in South Korea has climbed sharply over the past five years, with food and basic consumer goods becoming noticeably more expensive while wage growth lags behind. Data released by the National Data Office on Wednesday showed that the price index for food and non-alcoholic beverages in September THIS YEAR rose 22.9 percent compared with five years earlier. The increase far exceeds the overall consumer price rise of about 1 October 8, 2025
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  Foreign Ownership of Seoul Apartments Surges, Americans Lead SEOUL, October 07 (AJP) - Americans own the most foreign-held apartments in Seoul, followed by Chinese and Canadians. According to data analyzed by Rep. Jeong Jun-ho of the Democratic Party, as of last December, Americans owned 5,678 apartments, accounting for 45.4% of the 12,516 foreign-owned units in Seoul. Notably, 63% of American-owned apartments are in the 'Han River Belt,' including Gangnam, Seocho, Songpa, Mapo, Yongsan, Seongdong, and Gwangjin. In Gangnam October 7, 2025