National Intelligence Service Director Lee Jong-seok leaves the National Assembly in Seoul after attending a plenary session of the parliamentary intelligence committee, Sept. 30. Yonhap WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. official said Friday that Washington expects Seoul to “uphold” the standards of their decadeslong alliance, amid heightened concerns over apparent friction in the countries’ intelligence…

U.S. Vice President JD Vance gives remarks during an announcement in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House in Washington, Oct. 8. UPI-Yonhap WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come…

A newly crafted Busan Bansang meal set — a traditional Korean table setting featuring rice, soup and side dishes — highlights the southern port city’s coastal culinary heritage using local ingredients. Courtesy of Busan Metropolitan City Known worldwide for its bustling fish markets and pristine beaches, Korea’s southern port city of Busan is reframing its…

Pedestrians stroll along Seoul Forest Road in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, an area famous for its red-brick buildings, independent cafes and boutique shops. Courtesy of Seongdong District Office Over the past decade, the former industrial district of Seongsu-dong — often dubbed the “Brooklyn of Seoul” for its mix of repurposed factories and youth culture —…