Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated ...

Elected in November 1952, Eisenhower promised a swift conclusion to the conflict, whereas Rhee opposed this approach, advocating for the reunification of North and South Korea by force.

South Korea said on Tuesday that it would hold a snap election on June 3 to choose the successor to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed last week for his attempt to impose martial law.

Mr. Yoon’s fate is still unclear. By Choe Sang-Hun Reporting from Seoul Prime Minister Han Duck-soo of South Korea was restored to office as acting president on Monday, after the country’s ...