![S Korea ends nearly all Covid-19 restrictions S Korea ends nearly all Covid-19 restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683770142_YoonSukYeolSouth.jpg)
S Korea ends nearly all Covid-19 restrictions
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday declared an end to almost all COVID-19 restrictions, including mandatory isolation.
Thu May 11 2023
![S Korean President says the best has yet to come in relations with Japan S Korean President says the best has yet to come in relations with Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51683609990_pressconference.jpg)
S Korean President says the best has yet to come in relations with Japan
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to moving relations with Japan further forward, saying the two countries can open up a new future even better
Tue May 09 2023
![South Korean President Yoon meets with Tesla's Elon Musk South Korean President Yoon meets with Tesla's Elon Musk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41682571415_YoonSukYeolElon.jpg)
South Korean President Yoon meets with Tesla's Elon Musk
Yoon Suk Yeol said he would actively support Tesla in terms of location, human resources and tax if it makes the investment decision.
Thu Apr 27 2023
![South Korea protests Japan's island claim in national security strategy South Korea protests Japan's island claim in national security strategy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671195678_NAEYPXSKOREA.jpg)
South Korea protests Japan's island claim in national security strategy
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol who took office in May has tried to improve ties with Tokyo which have been marred by the territorial row over the islands and historic disputes.
Fri Dec 16 2022
![North Korea missile lands off South Korean coast for first time; South responds with own launches North Korea missile lands off South Korean coast for first time; South responds with own launches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667365634_korea.jpg)
North Korea missile lands off South Korean coast for first time; South responds with own launches
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol described the action as an "effective act of territorial encroachment."
Wed Nov 02 2022
![North Korea tells South Korean president to 'shut his mouth' after offer of aid North Korea tells South Korean president to 'shut his mouth' after offer of aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660881233_KimYoJong.jpg)
North Korea tells South Korean president to 'shut his mouth' after offer of aid
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong's comments mark the first time a senior official has commented directly on South Korea.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![S.Korea presidential candidate backs conservative, may tip tight race S.Korea presidential candidate backs conservative, may tip tight race](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81646285025_yoon.jpg)
S.Korea presidential candidate backs conservative, may tip tight race
A South Korean presidential candidate dropped out on Thursday.
Thu Mar 03 2022
![Ex-South Korean President Roh Tae-woo dies at 88 Ex-South Korean President Roh Tae-woo dies at 88](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51635228272_RohTaeWoo.jpg)
Ex-South Korean President Roh Tae-woo dies at 88
The Seoul National University Hospital said Roh died on Tuesday while being treated for an illness.
Tue Oct 26 2021
![South, North Korea have restored hotlines as leaders seek to rebuild ties South, North Korea have restored hotlines as leaders seek to rebuild ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627360476_SKorea.jpg)
South, North Korea have restored hotlines as leaders seek to rebuild ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have exchanged multiple letters since April and agreed to reconnect the hotlines.
Tue Jul 27 2021
![Biden says two-state solution 'only answer' to Israel, Palestine Biden says two-state solution 'only answer' to Israel, Palestine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621660454_southernGazaStrip.jpg)
Biden says two-state solution 'only answer' to Israel, Palestine
A two-state solution is the only answer to a conflict between Israel and Palestine, US President Joe Biden said Friday, rejecting any shift in his commitment to Israel's security.
Sat May 22 2021
![Kim Jong-un invites South Korean president for summit - South Korea Kim Jong-un invites South Korean president for summit - South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/71518308831_President.jpg)
Kim Jong-un invites South Korean president for summit - South Korea
The invitation sets the stage for the first meeting of Korean leaders in more than 10 years.
Sun Feb 11 2018
![North Korea calls for execution of ex-South Korea leader over 'assassination' plot North Korea calls for execution of ex-South Korea leader over 'assassination' plot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81490923494_ParkGeunhye.jpg)
North Korea calls for execution of ex-South Korea leader over 'assassination' plot
North Korea said on Wednesday it has issued a standing order for the execution of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye and her spy chief.
Wed Jun 28 2017
![Court decides whether to arrest ousted South Korean president Park Court decides whether to arrest ousted South Korean president Park](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61490841772_ParkGeunHye.jpg)
Court decides whether to arrest ousted South Korean president Park
She is accused of colluding with a friend, Choi Soon-sil, to pressure big businesses to contribute to foundations set up to back her policy initiatives.
Thu Mar 30 2017
![South Korea's Park apologises, promises cooperation in graft probe South Korea's Park apologises, promises cooperation in graft probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51490066489_ParkGeunhye.jpg)
South Korea's Park apologises, promises cooperation in graft probe
Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye apologised to the country on Tuesday as she arrived at prosecutors' offices for questioning.
Tue Mar 21 2017
![South Korea's ex-president hounded over dogs left at Blue House South Korea's ex-president hounded over dogs left at Blue House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/71489498606_Dog.jpg)
South Korea's ex-president hounded over dogs left at Blue House
The dogs are Jindos, a Korean breed of hunting dog known for their loyalty.
Tue Mar 14 2017