South Korea

speed read Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party, was elected president following months of political instability in the wake of Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 4 June 25

The Week Recommends Fluffy, sweet sponge cakes with a zesty, rum twist

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 27 May 25

The Week Recommends The rice-based drink can replace gin or vodka in traditional cocktails for a refreshing twist on the classics

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Last updated 14 May 25

Under The Radar Unique physiology of 'real-life mermaid' haenyeo women could help treat chronic diseases

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 13 May 25

The Week Recommends Accra, Seoul, Berlin: These are a few of the cities that come alive after dark

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 15 April 25

Speed Read The Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol after his declaration of martial law in December

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 4 April 25

The Explainer The largest exporter of international adoptees allowed fraud to flourish, as the government pushed the adoption agenda

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 26 March 25

Under the Radar 'Hermit kingdom' allows foreign visitors for the first time since 2020 – but only in limited areas

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 24 February 25

In The Spotlight South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron was laid to rest on Wednesday after an apparent suicide

By Abby Wilson Published 20 February 25

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 3 February 25

speed read Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained, making him the first sitting president to be arrested in the country's history

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 15 January 25

Today's Big Question Attempts to arrest the impeached President Yoon have shown the 'erosion of the rule of law'

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 10 January 25