ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - “One life is more precious than the whole world”. The Korean work of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd ...

by Pascale Rizk Chuncheon (Agenzia Fides) - For more than 50 years, the Sisters of Our Lady of the Good Shepherd in Chuncheon, Seoul, and Jeju, South Korea, have prayed and worked for women and girls in difficulty: single mothers, immigrants, pregnant …

US judge clears path for eight immigrants to be deported to South Sudan

Eight migrants lost their last-ditch effort to halt their deportation to South Sudan by the Trump administration on Friday, clearing the way for their imminent transfer after a judge in Massachusetts denied their request. Lawyers for the justice department …

What is causing South Korea’s ‘lovebug’ crisis?

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Retailers rush into Korea’s growing supplement market

With wellness trends such as slow aging and “healthy pleasure” gaining popularity, South Korea’s retail industry is expanding its presence in the fast-growing functional health food market. Convenience store chain CU is leading the push, with plans to …

Customer data leaked after Louis Vuitton Korea suffers cyberattack

By Bloomberg Published July 4, 2025 Louis Vuitton Korea has confirmed it was the target of a cyberattack on June 8, resulting in the unauthorized access and leak of some customer information. The breach did not affect any financial data, such as credit …

Tranoï Turns to Saudi Arabia as Next Step in Global Push After Africa and South Korea

Saudi Arabia is moving to consolidate its position as a new creative hub in the global fashion industry. In a strategic move during the last Paris Men’s Fashion Week in June, the Saudi Fashion Commission selected eleven emerging brands from the Saudi 100 …

1950: South Korea’s army retreats

10 Wonders of South Korea: Culture, Nature, and Food You Must Try

Imagine a place where ancient palaces blend seamlessly with modern cities, where each meal bursts with flavor, and nature resembles a living painting. That place is South Korea. It’s more than just a travel spot—it’s a realm full of surprises. Let’s dive …

South Korea too much for Gilas women in Jones Cup

MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas women absorbed a crucial loss in the 2025 William Jones Cup after falling to South Korea, 80-58, Friday in Taiwan. Coming off a huge 83-66 win over Thailand the day prior, Gilas was sent crashing back to Earth by …

South Korea launches new measures to boost won-trading during extended hours

SEOUL :South Korea has introduced new measures to boost currency trading during extended market hours, after a year of market reforms to open up the onshore foreign exchange market, its finance ministry said on Friday. The Asian nation has for years been …