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South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases

South Korea is chasing a coal-free future in efforts to slash carbon emissions, an ambitious goal for the fossil fuel-dependent country

The Independent UK

Bianca Censori's Bizarre Art Exhibition Sparks Urgent 'Subjugation' Fears, Branded 'Coded Cry For Help'

Bianca Censori's 'disturbing' Seoul art exhibition featuring human furniture sparks fresh concerns for her well-being amid rumours of control by husband Kanye West.

International Business Times UK

Country announces it will end foreign adoptions after claims of fraud and abuse

Tens of thousands of South Korean children have been adopted overseas

The Independent UK

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South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses

South Korea’s government says it plans to end the waning foreign adoptions of Korean children

The Independent UK

‘I made such a bond’: Jesse Lingard on life in South Korea and his next challenge

Former Manchester United player discusses culinary and cultural surprises, feeling more mature and how he learned Korean

The Guardian - UK

‘You learn tricks to reduce it’: the smart bins measuring food waste in South Korea

Digital facilities that track wastage down to the gram have brought about behavioural change among users

The Guardian - UK

The Great Flood review – Korean apocalypse movie swerves into sinister sci-fi territory

The storytelling is brittle, but there is still enjoyment to be had from this story of a mother and child and rescue from a catastrophic flood in Seoul

The Guardian - UK

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South Korea to drop cosmetic surgery tax incentives that have fuelled wave of medical tourism

Lobby group warns price-conscious foreign patients could start looking to other countries

The Independent UK

I’m a travel expert. These will be the seven hottest destinations to visit in 2026

From South Korea to Kyrgyzstan, these are the countries tipped to be trendy next year

The Independent UK

SOOP Valorant League 2025: Schedule, teams, stream, results

Eight teams compete in Seoul for $80,000 at SOOP Valorant League 2025.

Dot Esports

South Korea World Cup 2026 squad: Hong Myung-bo's last selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The South Korea World Cup 2026 squad is coming together nicely for what may be Son Heung-min's last dance

FourFourTwo

Porsche Loves the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: 'They Made It Really, Really Good'

Hyundai has certainly come a long way in the past few decades, if even mighty Porsche speaks highly of the Seoul-based automaker. From an enthusiast’s perspective, the Ioniq 5 N is arguably the most interesting electric car to come out of South Korea. Zuffenhausen has taken notice of the high-performance…

Motor1

Leader of South Korea’s biggest Telegram sex abuse ring gets life sentence

Seoul court says Kim Nok Wan committed crimes of ‘extreme brutality’

The Independent UK

Police Probe 50-Year-Old Woman Who Tried To Break Into BTS Star Jungkook's Home in 3rd Attempt This Year

Police in Seoul are investigating a Japanese woman who repeatedly pressed the keypad of BTS star Jungkook's door in a third intrusion attempt.

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Shin Min Ah And Kim Woo Bin Finally Reveal Their Secret December Wedding Date

After a decade together, Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin will marry in a private ceremony in Seoul on 20 December 2025. Kim Woo Bin shared a heartfelt handwritten letter to fans, and their agency requested privacy and warm support.

Tom’s Hardware

Korea's Fair Trade Commission reportedly raids Arm's Seoul office amid Qualcomm licensing dispute — stems from allegations of unfair market practices

The raid is purportedly tied to Qualcomm's allegations of unfair market practices by Arm in several jurisdictions.

International Business Times UK

Japanese Woman Who Kissed BTS Jin at Fan Meet Claims She 'Didn't Think It Was a Crime'

A Japanese woman has been indicted for kissing BTS's Jin without consent during a 2024 fan event in Seoul, sparking legal action and public outcry.

The Independent UK

Asian shares sink, tracking a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street

Asian shares have tumbled, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul sinking more than 3%, after Nvidia and other artificial-intelligence-related shares pulled U.S. stocks lower

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Euronews

South Korean firms, including Samsung, lift home investment after tariff deal

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung credited the business sector for helping his government negotiate a trade deal with Washington but urged the companies to maintain strong domestic investments.

The Independent UK

Samsung and other South Korean firms pledge larger domestic investments after US tariff deal

Samsung Electronics and other major South Korean companies have announced new domestic investment plans

Marie Claire

Straight From Seoul, These Are the 7 Best Korean Skincare Treatments for Firmer, Glowing Skin

Ridiculously glowy skin is in your future.

The Independent UK

Hegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending, saying the Asian ally will take a larger role in defending itself from North Korean threats

Marie Claire

Princess Diana and Prince Charles Showed the World Their "Marriage Was a Sham" During "Dreadful" 1992 Trip to Seoul

The couple could no longer hide the cracks in their relationship during their last joint tour 33 years ago.

The Guardian - AU

South Korea’s tattooists win legal recognition but their fight isn’t over

After 33 years underground, tattoo artists celebrate a landmark law as prosecutions continue

Fortune

Three billionaires dropped by a fried-chicken joint—and Jensen Huang bought everyone dinner

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang sparked a Korean-fried-chicken stock surge after a viral dinner in Seoul.

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