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Kim Min-seok

Kim Min-seok
The latest news and top stories on Kim Min-seok, Prime Minister of South Korea. Appointed in July 2025 by President Lee Jae-myung, he is a seasoned politician, activist and educator. A four-time lawmaker for the Democratic Party, he previously served in the National Assembly from 1996 to 2002 and since 2020. His background includes student activism and degrees from prestigious universities. As Prime Minister, he oversees daily governance and is responsible for policies such as the temporary visa waiver for Chinese tour groups. He is expected to focus on economic recovery, addressing inequality and fostering Korean Peninsula stability.
Air China appears set to relaunch direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang later this month. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
China-North Korea relations

Air China to resume North Korea flights after 6 years amid warming ties

The revival of tourism is seen as a test of Pyongyang’s willingness to reignite economic ties with Beijing, its largest trading partner.

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North Korea

Trump tells South Korea he is only leader who can break North Korean deadlock

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Boao Forum for Asia

Exclusive | Singapore, South Korea PMs to attend Boao Forum this month

South Korea

South Korea axes visa barriers for Indonesians in 30 million visitor drive

Citizens of China and Southeast Asian nations who have previously visited the country can apply for multiple-entry visas of up to 10 years.

Filipino tourists pose for a photo in front of Hongje Falls in the Seodaemun district on February 9. Photo: The Korea Times
South Korea

South Korea tariff hike: is Trump ‘sending message’ to US court ahead of ruling?

Trump’s message appears more focused on pushing through the US-South Korean trade bill than on permanently raising tariffs, analysts say.

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South Korea

Top Seoul official calls Venezuela raid ‘violent atrocity’, stirring unease

Park Seok-woon, head of a panel in the Prime Minister’s Office, faces scrutiny for denouncing US toppling of Maduro at a rally in Seoul.

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South Korea

South Korea mandates labels on AI-generated adverts to curb deepfakes

Platforms like YouTube and Facebook must ensure compliance with AI labels, or face punitive fines for non-compliance and label tampering.

Examples of artificial intelligence-generated ads featuring fake medical experts. Photo: Handout
South Korea

South Korean ferry runs aground, sparking Sewol ferry disaster memories

All 267 passengers and crew were rescued, but the incident evokes the 2014 tragedy, in which over 300 people died.

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South Korea

Stale food, tiny rooms, falling badges: South Korean police blast Apec mess

Officers deployed to the Gyeongju meeting faced poor working conditions, sparking criticism and an investigation into their ordeal.

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South Korea

South Korea’s PPP slammed for targeting Chinese nationals via ‘xenophobic’ bill

The party accuses Chinese nationals of abusing South Korea’s health insurance system and making speculative property purchases.

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Chinatown in Daelim-dong, Seoul, South Korea. Photo: Erika Na
China-South Korea relations

Tourists warned of rise in South Korean ‘far-right’ anti-Chinese protests

Embassy in Seoul issues warning ahead of rally on Friday, which coincides with ‘golden week’ holiday – a peak time for overseas travel.

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Anti-China protests have been taking place for months in Seoul. Photo: Korea Times
South Korea

South Korea moves to quell anti-China protests amid efforts to reset ties

The rallies in Myeongdong, where the Chinese embassy is located, have become increasingly disruptive to residents and local businesses.

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North Korea

Why Kim Jong-un’s daughter is closer to becoming North Korea’s next ruler

Kim Ju-ae is seen by Korean analysts as a potential successor, given the number of high-profile events she has attended alongside her father.

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China-South Korea relations

Visa waivers for Chinese tourists to South Korea offered amid diplomatic thaw

Travel exemptions come as ties between the two countries improve under new South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

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Tourists take selfies at Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul in October. Starting next month, members of Chinese tour groups will be allowed to enter South Korea visa-free until next June. Photo: Reuters
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