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What is South Korea’s ‘monster missile’, and what does it mean for relations with the North?

The Hyunmoo-5 ‘bunker buster’ missile can reportedly carry an eight-tonne warhead and will be ready for deployment at the end of the year

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s new PM says she loves ‘Korean skincare and dramas’

Takaichi says the relationship between Japan and South Korea is ‘now greater than ever’

The Independent UK

Oasis reveal guitarist Bonehead’s replacement during Seoul gig

Rhythm guitarist is taking a break from the ongoing reunion tour while he receives further treatment for prostate cancer

The Independent UK

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North Korea resumes missile tests days before Trump's visit to South Korea

South Korea’s military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang, the joint chiefs of staff said.

Euronews

South Korea Nears Trade Agreement After 'Substantial Progress' in US Tariff Talks

South Korea and the U.S. make major progress in tariff talks, with hopes to finalize a trade deal by the APEC summit.

International Business Times

North Korean Soldier Held By Seoul After Crossing Land Border

A North Korean soldier was taken into custody by the South after he voluntarily crossed the heavily fortified land border separating the two Koreas on Sunday, Seoul's military said.

International Business Times

Park Hyatt Seoul: the perfect crash pad for movie and wellness fanatics alike

This iconic hotel offers quiet luxury and Nineties nostalgia for film lovers, all a stone’s throw from Seoul’s cutting-edge wellness scene. Amy Francombe checks in

Evening Standard

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Police Say Cambodia Will Deport 59 South Koreans Linked To Scam Centres

Cambodia will deport on Friday 59 South Koreans who worked in cyberscam schemes, police said, after Seoul sent a team to investigate the fate of dozens of its nationals.

International Business Times

South Korea Bans Travel To Parts Of Cambodia After Student Killing

Seoul on Wednesday banned travel to parts of Cambodia with South Korea shaken by the torture and killing of a college student there.

International Business Times

The Style Evolution of BLACKPINK's Lisa: From K-Pop Prodigy to Global Fashion Powerhouse

From K-Pop’s rising star to the front row at Paris Fashion Week

Marie Claire

The U.S. and South Korea need to salvage their tariff and investment agreement—for the sake of the alliance

Seoul and Washington must see disagreements on investment and immigration as an opportunity to fine-tune a trade agreement they can both tolerate.

Fortune

Brickbat: Seoul Snooping

A judge in South Korea sentenced police officer Shin Mo to eight months in prison, suspended for two years, for… The post Brickbat: Seoul Snooping appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs to miss Oasis tour leg for cancer treatment

Rhythm guitarist to skip gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney to receive prostate treatment

The Guardian - UK

Adorable Frog And Other Animal Tattoos By Korean Artist Buoy (36 Pics)

In the heart of Seoul, tattoo artist Buoy has been winning over fans with designs that radiate charm and playfulness.

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Benzinga

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Will Meet South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung While Country Emerges As Key Market For ChatGPT Parent

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will meet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul on Wednesday as the country pushes to expand its artificial intelligence industry.

International Business Times

Paralympics' Vote To Lift Russian Suspension 'Bold Step' As Conflict Rages: Ex-IOC Executive

The International Paralympic Committee's decision to lift the temporary suspension of Russia and Belarus is a "bold step" but "many will argue it is premature" while the conflict continues, a former IOC executive told AFP. The vote at the IPC's general assembly in Seoul on Saturday was a close-run thing…

Benzinga

Trump Said South Korea Will Provide $350 Billion Investment 'Upfront' In Tariff Deal, But Its NSA Says 'We Are Not Able To Pay' It: Report

South Korea can’t afford to pay the $350 billion all at once, as President Donald Trump proposed, according to Seoul’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Wi Sung-lac, who spoke on Channel A News on Saturday.

The Independent UK

South Korea legalises tattooing by non-medical professionals after three decades of ban

Parliament votes overwhelmingly to regulate an industry long forced underground despite booming popularity

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The Independent UK

Seoul man who killed wife for refusing sex after miscarriage jailed for 25 years

Court rejects prosecutors’ request for life term as family condemns husband’s lack of remorse

The Guardian - AU

Unification Church leader arrested in South Korea over bribery allegations linked to former first lady

Han Hak-ja, aged 82, is detained after Seoul court hearing over claims she told church officials to bribe wife of then president Yoon Suk Yeol

International Business Times

Seoul Exchange, One of Only Two Licensed Platforms For Unlisted Securities, Will Exclusively Use Story To Settle Tokenized RWAs

Seoul, South Korea, September 22nd, 2025, Chainwire

International Business Times UK

South Korea's Lee Breaks with Predecessors, Backs 'Realistic' Nuclear Freeze in Pragmatist's Deal

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has broken with decades of policy to endorse a nuclear freeze with North Korea, a move backed by the Trump administration as a "realistic" path to peace.

International Business Times

Barunson, Studio Behind Parasite, to Launch nPLUG IP Remixing Platform on Story and Bring Flagship IP Onchain

Seoul, South Korea, September 22nd, 2025, Chainwire

Benzinga

Trump's $350 Billion Investment Demand Could Trigger 1997-Style Financial Crisis, Says South Korea's President

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that President Donald Trump’s demands for a $350 billion investment in the U.S. could trigger a 1997-style Asian financial meltdown, without the necessary safeguards.

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How to watch IFSC Climbing World Championships 2025: free streams, event schedule, preview

All the ways to watch IFSC Climbing World Championships live streams, with Janja Garnbret, Jakob Schubert, Sam Watson and Aleksandra Miroslaw in action in Seoul.

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