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3 things to watch as South Koreans head toward the polls following turbulent political period

On June 3, 2025, South Koreans will head to the polls to vote for a new president.

The Conversation

Rival rallies erupt in South Korea over President Yoon’s impeachment

Supporters and critics of Yoon Suk Yeol take to the streets of the capital Seoul amid ongoing impeachment trial.

Al Jazeera

South Korean Acting President Impeached Just Two Weeks Into The Job

Han Duck-soo assumed the office after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Dec. 14 after declaring martial law

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As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks

Thousands flock to East Asian country for cosmetic surgeries each year, often relying on unregulated forums for advice.

Al Jazeera

As 4B takes the world by storm, South Korea is grappling with a backlash against feminism

The 4B movement that sparked global interest in the wake of the US election has grown out of an intensely unequal society

The Guardian - AU

Palestine hold AFC giants South Korea to a draw in World Cup qualifier

Palestine open their 2026 World Cup qualifying group stage with a remarkable goalless draw playing South Korea in Seoul.

Al Jazeera

As North Korea launches missiles and artillery, this island's residents are terrified

Residents of a South Korean island attacked by North Korea in 2010 fear it could become a flashpoint again. They hid in air raid shelters in early January after North Korea conducted artillery drills.

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What we know about Kim Jong Un’s daughter – the ‘successor’ for North Korea at 10 years old

North Korea’s state media bestowing rare praise on Kim Ju Ae, not enjoyed by her father until his position as future leader was set in stone

The Independent UK

Every 2023 World Cup team nickname, from The Stars and Stripes to Copper Queens

Let's dive into each team's nickname as we get set for the 2023 World Cup.

USA Today Sports Media Group

North Korean defectors may face deportation by China as COVID border controls ease

China usually sends defectors back to North Korea, but Pyongyang wouldn't let them in during the pandemic. That may soon change, and has led to concern among human rights advocates.

WEKU

South Korea has almost zero food waste. Here’s what the US can learn

In the US, most food waste ends up in landfills while South Korea recycles close to 100% annually, and its model could illustrates some core principles

The Guardian - US

After Seoul's Halloween tragedy, South Koreans are searching for answers

As the police launch an investigation, the country is mourning the victims of Saturday night's deadly stampede in Itaewon. Eyewitnesses are lamenting the lack of crowd control measures.

WEKU

South Korean marines stage amphibious landing exercise

South Korean marines in amphibious armoured vehicles waded ashore under the guns of patrolling warships on Wednesday as part of large-scale military exercises that organizers say are necessary to prepare for any North Korean threats.

Reuters

LPGA: Andrea Lee leads BMW by two in South Korea; World No. 1’s shocking struggles continue

"I'm just playing really carefree golf, and I'm really relaxed out there. Just having fun."

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South Korea launches first lunar orbiter, BTS song to be used to test wireless internet link

Danuri, South Korea's lunar orbiter, is launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida, with the spacecraft to use the BTS song Dynamite to test a wireless network aimed at linking satellites or exploration spacecraft.

Daily Mirror

North Korea 'working prisoners to death' to rebuild nuclear testing ground

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un is working political prisoners "to death in secret tunnels” in hope of rebuilding its nuclear weapons testing ground, new testimony has revealed

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