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North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea's military says

North Korea has repeatedly declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear state since leader Kim Jong- un's 2019 summit with US President Donald Trump collapsed over the scope of denuclearisation and sanctions relief.

Euronews

North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military

SEOUL — North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, Seoul's military said, with the launch coming after Pyongyang lambasted Japan's military build-up in the Pacific.

Bangkok Post

At least 21 dead as Seoul nears its hottest day on record

‘Extreme heat on a scale we have never experienced is continuing day after day,’ says Lee Jae Myung

The Independent UK

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Police raid South Korean FA as World Cup fallout continues

SEOUL - Police raided South Korea’s football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign.

Bangkok Post

ENHYPEN Japanese Fan Reportedly Dies by Suicide After Relentless 'Bullying' Over Ni-Ki's Livestream Comments

A Japanese ENHYPEN fan's suicide in Seoul, linked to online bullying, has ignited discussions on toxic digital behaviour and the responsibilities of entertainment agencies.

International Business Times UK

Starbucks 'Tank Day' Controversy Explained Why Police Raided the South Korean Coffee Giant's HQ

South Korean police have raided the Seoul headquarters of Starbucks Korea following intense public backlash over the controversial 'Tank Day' marketing campaign.

International Business Times UK

South Korea revives rail project that could link to North

SEOUL - South Korea will restart work on a railway section that could eventually link to the city of Wonsan in North Korea, the Unification Ministry said on Wednesday, reviving a project halted for a decade despite frozen relations with Pyongyang.

Bangkok Post

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Eight South Korean students held over US military base break-in attempt

Students gathered outside the main hub of the US Air Force in South Korea, arguing the US military's presence in Gwangju could complicate Seoul's major chipmaking project planned there.

Euronews

Cooling mist offers relief to elderly residents amid Seoul heatwave

Elderly residents of a low-income Seoul neighborhood sought relief in cooling mist systems and water-spraying trucks on Tuesday (August 4) as South Korea's record-breaking heatwave continued to grip the capital. Cho Sang-yeon, a 57-year-old resident sitting outside a store, said he had never experienced the heat as much as this…

Bangkok Post

South Korea's Women Digital Detectives Take on the Rise of AI Deepfake Porn

South Korea's specialised unit of women digital detectives is tackling illegal AI-enabled deepfake pornography, providing legal support and using advanced technology to protect victims.

International Business Times UK

South Korean president declares ‘national disaster’ as heatwave death toll rises to 19

South Korea has treated more than 2,000 people for heat-related illnesses since May

The Independent UK

South Korea's heatwave kills 16

SEOUL — South ⁠Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged on Tuesday authorities to ‌step up support for people affected by a record heatwave in the country, saying the death toll had risen ⁠to 16 and warning that extreme weather was becoming more frequent.

Bangkok Post

Seoul braces for heatwave sweeping South Korea as death toll reaches 16

Trucks are dousing capital’s roads with water and nurses are checking on vulnerable people as heat heads westwards

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: New York and Paris top global tourism city attractiveness index

A new ranking has named the world’s most attractive cities for 2026, with American and Asian destinations taking the lead for being globally recognisable and offering distinct visitor experiences.

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Thailand among top destinations for Koreans in drug‑trafficking cases

Thailand ranked second only to Cambodia for cases in which South Koreans were caught trying to transport illicit drugs to third countries, according to data compiled by the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Seoul and reported by a South Korean lawmaker.

The Independent UK

Two elderly men die as South Korea’s record heatwave pushes towards Seoul

Heatwave is moving into a part of the country where about half of its 51 million people live

The Guardian - AU

‘Stop all outdoor activities’: South Korea records its highest ever temperature

Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are ‘dangerous’ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day

The Independent UK

‘Move immediately’: South Korea issues urgent heat warnings as country bakes in highest temperatures ever recorded

At least 13 people have died as temperatures hit 42.5C in South Korea’s southeast on Sunday

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South Korean web sleuths fight AI deepfake porn

SEOUL - Under banners emblazoned “Solidarity” and “We stand together with victims”, a group of South Korean women digital detectives dredges the internet for a scourge of illegal AI-enabled pornography.

Benzinga

Samsung Stock Jumps Over 6% In Seoul as AI Memory Business Delivers Record Profit: 'Supply Constraints' Expected to Continue

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.‘s (OTC:SSNLF) shares rose on Thursday after the chipmaker posted a record second-quarter operating profit as surging artificial intelligence memory demand boosted its semiconductor business, though higher component costs weighed on earnings in its mobile division.

Bangkok Post

BTS pulls out of Grammys amid ‘Asian pop’ dispute

SEOUL - The global K-pop superstars BTS say they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category that has been criticised for limiting the success of regional artists.

The Economic Times

Explained: How Korea’s SK Hynix triggered massive $17.4 million in crypto losses?

A rogue pre-market trade in SK Hynix shares in Seoul triggered a 20% flash drop in crypto perpetual contracts on Hyperliquid. The oracle price anomaly wiped out nearly $60 million in long positions, resulting in $17.4 million in realised losses for over 900 crypto traders.

Benzinga

Micron, Nvidia, AMD on Watch as Asia's Chip Selloff Sends Warning to Wall Street

The chip-stock bloodbath that started in Seoul overnight is crossing the Pacific — and Wall Street’s premarket screens are flashing red.

The Independent UK

South Korean officials order residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US base

South Korean authorities briefly ordered evacuations on Tuesday due to what they said was a white phosphorus leak at a U.S. military base near Seoul

Bangkok Post

Seoul leads Asian market sell-off as tech stocks dive

HONG KONG - The Kospi in South Korea plunged 10% as tech shares took a battering on another black day for Asian stock markets, with a report of a breakthrough in China’s chip industry compounding worries about the longevity of the AI boom.

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