If election frontrunner Lee Jae-myung is elected, Sejong city could replace Seoul as the centre of political power.

Seoul, South Korea — A fire at a lithium battery manufacturing factory near South Korea's capital killed more than 20 people on Monday, most of them workers from China, officials said.

Seoul — A zebra escaped from a zoo in South Korea's capital and galloped around Seoul's busy streets and residential areas for several hours Thursday before being captured. The three-year-old ...

South Korea, Oct. 31, 2024. Cynthia Kim/Reuters, FILE For starters, Seoul city is about to launch a 24/7 loneliness counselor hotline. There will be offline spaces where volunteers who already ...

South Korea's city parks are catering to a growing number of urban campers - people who want to camp in cities. NPR's Anthony Kuhn sends this postcard from Seoul. ANTHONY KUHN, BYLINE: Traffic in ...

If you're planning a fully immersive trip to Seoul ... markets in South Korea, with more than 5000 shops, and it's well worth a visit for anybody staying in the city. I came for the experience ...