The tragic deaths of three Busan teens last week brought renewed attention to the country's rising youth suicide rate.

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). South Korea’s former defense ...

Protests in South Korea calling for impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol 02:28. Seoul, South Korea — South Korea's previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over ...

World Health Organization (WHO). In 2021, suicide was the third leading cause of death among people aged between 15 and 29.

South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, right, looks on as South Korea's former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, on Nov. 1, 2024.

The fallout from South Korea’s brief martial law continues amid reports of raids on the president’s office and an attempted suicide by the ex-defense minister.

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law, officials said, as police were trying to search ...

SEOUL (Reuters) - Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is accused of playing a lead role in the failed imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, has tried to commit suicide inside a ...

South Korea's accelerated purchase of suicide drones — with the goal of receiving them within the year — is related to North Korea's recent behavior. On Aug. 24, ...

South Korea’s suicide rate is the highest among the rich 38-member Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and it is twice the OECD average suicide rate. It recorded 25.2 ...

The fallout from South Korea’s brief martial law continues amid reports of raids on the president’s office and an attempted suicide by the ex-defense minister.

The fallout from South Korea’s brief martial law continues amid reports of raids on the president’s office and an attempted suicide by the ex-defense minister.