Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in South Korea
AsiaKorean
Country facts
South Korea at a glance
Capital
Seoul
Population
Approximately 51.2 million
Official languages
Korean
Currency
South Korean won
Region
Asia
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Internet domain
.kr
Calling code
+82
Why this country matters
Why South Korea matters in the news
South Korea, with Seoul as a key national reference point, is part of the Asia news region, where coverage often connects to trade, technology, security, infrastructure, climate pressure, demographic change, diplomacy, and regional economic integration. Its population is listed as approximately 51.2 million, and news in South Korea is commonly read through Korean sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 18 listed sources across Newspaper, Technology, TV News, Business.
AsiaKoreanCurrency: South Korean won
Country overview
South Korea news and media context
Asia. 18 listed outlets across Newspaper, Technology, TV News, Business.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in South Korean won.
Geographic context
Regional links with Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
Korean.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Newspaper: 8TV News: 5Business: 2Entertainment: 1News Agency: 1
South Korea Source Guide
Best for breaking news
YTN
24-hour TV news channel
Best public broadcaster
KBS News
Public broadcaster news
Best business source
Maeil Business Newspaper
Business newspaper and digital news
Business: 15National: 13Investigative: 1Public Broadcaster: 1Local: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in South Korea
South Korea's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- Korean
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this South Korea page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
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18 of 18 listings
Dong-A Ilbo
www.donga.com
South Korean national newspaper covering politics, society, business, culture, sport, opinion, and international affairs.
South KoreaNewspaperKoreanNational newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
ETNews
www.etnews.com
South Korean technology news outlet covering electronics, semiconductors, telecoms, software, startups, science, AI, and industry policy.
South KoreaTechnologyKoreanTechnology, electronics, telecoms, and ICTVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
JoongAng Ilbo
www.joongang.co.kr
Major South Korean newspaper covering national affairs, politics, economy, society, culture, opinion, sport, and international news.
South KoreaNewspaperKoreanNational newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
JTBC News
news.jtbc.co.kr
South Korean TV and digital newsroom covering politics, society, economy, investigations, culture, world affairs, and video.
South KoreaTV NewsKoreanCable TV and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
KBS News
news.kbs.co.kr
News from South Korea's public broadcaster KBS covering domestic affairs, politics, society, business, weather, sport, and video.
South KoreaTV NewsKoreanPublic broadcaster newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Korea JoongAng Daily
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
English-language publication covering South Korean politics, society, business, culture, entertainment, sport, and international affairs.
South KoreaNewspaperEnglishEnglish-language South Korea newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Kyunghyang Shinmun
www.khan.co.kr
South Korean newspaper covering politics, society, labour, economy, culture, opinion, public-interest reporting, and national affairs.
South KoreaNewspaperKoreanNational newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Maeil Business Newspaper
www.mk.co.kr
South Korean business newspaper covering economy, companies, markets, finance, real estate, industry, politics, and technology.
South KoreaBusinessKoreanBusiness newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
MBC News
imnews.imbc.com
South Korean broadcaster newsroom covering national news, politics, society, economy, international news, sport, and video reports.
South KoreaTV NewsKoreanCommercial TV and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
SBS News
news.sbs.co.kr
South Korean broadcaster news site covering politics, society, economy, world affairs, culture, sport, weather, and video.
South KoreaTV NewsKoreanCommercial TV and digital newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Soompi
www.soompi.com
English-language Korean entertainment outlet covering K-pop, K-drama, celebrities, music releases, TV, film, and fan communities.
South KoreaEntertainmentEnglishK-pop, Korean drama, and entertainmentVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Chosun Ilbo
www.chosun.com
Major South Korean newspaper and digital outlet covering politics, society, economy, culture, opinion, world affairs, and sport.
South KoreaNewspaperKoreanNational newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Hankyoreh
www.hani.co.kr
South Korean newspaper known for politics, society, labour, human rights, public-interest reporting, culture, and opinion.
South KoreaNewspaperKoreanNational newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Korea Economic Daily
www.kedglobal.com
Business publication covering Korean companies, markets, economy, finance, technology, startups, industry, and global investment.
South KoreaBusinessKorean / EnglishBusiness, markets, companies, and economyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Korea Herald
www.koreaherald.com
English-language newspaper covering South Korea, politics, business, diplomacy, culture, technology, lifestyle, and regional affairs.
South KoreaNewspaperEnglishEnglish-language national newspaperVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
The Korea Times
www.koreatimes.co.kr
English-language Korean newspaper covering national news, politics, business, opinion, culture, entertainment, sport, and world affairs.
South KoreaNewspaperEnglishEnglish-language national newspaperVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr
South Korean news agency covering national affairs, politics, diplomacy, North Korea, business, culture, sport, and international news.
South KoreaNews AgencyKorean / EnglishNational news agency and wire serviceVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
YTN
www.ytn.co.kr
South Korean 24-hour news channel and digital outlet covering breaking news, politics, society, business, world news, sport, and weather.
South KoreaTV NewsKorean24-hour TV news channelVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28