Korea

South Korea weighs phased role in Hormuz mission after US talks, defense minister says

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told a press conference that he had conveyed Seoul’s position at a meeting with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday.

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South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-Back, speaks during the joint press conference with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following the 57th Security Consultative Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
The women's Hanbok in 5th-century Goguryeo murals, rooted in the attire of northern nomadic peoples, features a separate top and bottom, with an A-line skirt worn over pants.

Evidence of human sacrifice, inbreeding found at ancient Korean burial complex - study

Additionally, researchers found genetic confirmation that entire families had been sacrificed together as part of sunjang, the ritualistic sacrifice of servants to be buried alongside their superiors

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A wolf that went missing after escaping from its enclosure in O-world zoo, roams in the zoo premises in Daejeon, South Korea April 8, 2026 in this still image of surveillance footage video playing on a screen.

Elusive wolf in South Korea captured and returned to zoo after nine days on the run

After several sightings following the escape of the 2-year-old male wolf, the animal, named Neukgu, was spotted near a highway interchange about 4 km (2.5 miles) from the zoo on Thursday.

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South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun attends the 20th East Asia Summit (EAS), as part of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 27, 2025.

Israel and South Korea 'resolve dispute' over President Lee’s controversial Holocaust comments

South Korea's Foreign Minister confirms Israel accepted the explanation on President Lee's controversial Holocaust remarks, resolving the diplomatic row sparked by his social media post.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MATHILDA HELLER, REUTERS

The Korean revolution: The brands that conquered TikTok are landing in Israel

Super-Pharm launches Israel's first K-Beauty department, featuring viral products like Dynasty Cream and popular sunscreen. Is it really worth the hype?

MARCH 25, 2025BySHOVAL AZUR
Super-Pharm Big Glilot - Korean Department

Archaeologists discover 1300-year-old flush toilet in ancient Korean palace

"We assume that this was the crown prince's toilet… This toilet drained directly into a nearby river," said Kim Gyeong Yeol, who led the excavation.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Archaeologists discover 1300-year-old flush toilets in ancient Korean palace.

This carrier was named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com

The airline was praised for its spacious seat configuration and attentive in-flight service.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Carrier named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com.