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South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest

South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024

The Independent UK

Is Trump getting the full picture? Vance raises concerns over Iran war, US arsenal: Report

US Vice President J D Vance is questioning the Pentagon's assessment of the Iran conflict, concerned about undisclosed missile stockpile depletion. He fears this could impact responses to global flashpoints like Taiwan, South Korea, and Europe. Despite official assurances, some believe the situation is being downplayed, potentially affecting future military…

The Times of India

South Korean court convicts wife of ousted President Yoon on further corruption charges

An appeals court has raised to four years the corruption sentence for the wife of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent UK

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Honda Chooses Motorcycles Over Cars In South Korea, Stops Selling Automobiles Completely

Facing stiff competition from local giants, Honda exited South Korea’s car market while keeping its motorcycle business.

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North Korea honours soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine with new museum

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The Independent UK

Jacinta Allan asks Liberals to ‘please explain’ preference deal – as it happened

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Asia trip fuelled by need to secure energy access

The foreign minister will meet her counterparts in China, Japan and South Korea during a week-long visit to Asia to shore up Australia's fuel access.

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South Korean prime minister celebrates Crimson Desert: 'K-games can shine as a pillar of K-content'

Crimson Desert takes the throne as the best K-game (Kliff game) of all time.

PC Gamer

Meet the 'Sold Out on You' Cast: What to Know About the Stars of the Netflix K-Drama

Netflix's latest hit Korean rom-com features a 'KPop Demon Hunters' star in live-action.

Marie Claire

This AI neck band lets you have ‘silent conversations’ without saying anything — South Korean researchers say camera-equipped wearable uses a ‘movement map’ on the neck to restore ‘lost voices’ with surprising accuracy

A rather ingenious use of AI has emerged from a research lab at the Pohang University of Science and Technology.

TechRadar

The Rise of K-Aesthetics: Korea’s Regenerative Approach to Injectables Arrives in the UK

The new frontier of tweakments

Marie Claire

K-pop tycoon behind BTS avoids arrest in South Korean investor fraud probe

Bang Si-Hyuk is facing a high-profile investigation and is barred from leaving the country

The Independent UK

Oil prices reach $105 as Iran and US tighten grip on Strait of Hormuz

Stocks in South Korea, China and Hong Kong fell, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures advanced

The Independent UK

How a simple consumer data breach spiralled into a national security crisis in US-South Korea relations

Washington’s focus on online retailer Coupang has led to accusations that the Trump administration is tying issues of national security to domestic corporate matters

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Woman & Home

We handed out Korean face masks to the w&h team, and they've 'never experienced anything like it'

The industry loves them, makeup artists swear by them - and now these powerful treatments have wowed our editors

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Beef Season 2 Is Messy In All The Right Ways, But I'm Also Thinking About Its Take On Racial Identity

Beef offers some food for thought.

International Business Times

Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC Battle for AI Chip Supremacy in Asia as 2026 Race Intensifies

As artificial intelligence demand drives the global semiconductor industry toward a trillion-dollar scale in 2026, three Asian powerhouses — Taiwan's TSMC, South Korea's Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix — are locked in a high-stakes contest that will largely determine who controls the critical infrastructure powering the AI revolution.

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Samsung employees protest and threaten strike, demanding share of profits amid AI boom

Record profits but angry workers: thousands of Samsung workers threatening strike over bonus dispute.

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The Economic Times

KOSME strengthens India entry strategy through strategic partnership with MIDC

This strategic MoU aims to facilitate Korean SMEs' entry and expansion into India, focusing on investment, human capital, and technology collaboration. The agreement is set to accelerate Korean SME growth in India's key industrial hub.

The Independent UK

Samsung faces mass strike threat as workers demand share of AI profits

Union officials claimed approximately 40,000 members participated in a protest

The Times of India

Mid-air selfie stunt: S Korea pilot fined $59K for 2021 fighter jet collision

A South Korean fighter pilot must pay 88 million won in damages after a mid-air collision. The incident occurred in 2021 when the pilot attempted to film his final sortie. He maneuvered dangerously close to another jet while trying to improve camera shots. The collision caused significant damage but no…

The Independent UK

Pilot’s mid-flight selfie blamed for South Korean fighter jet collision

Pilots escaped incident without injury but collision cost £440,000 in repairs

The Independent UK

Japanese police arrest a South Korean for allegedly obstructing Yasukuni Shrine festival

A South Korean national has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly obstructing a spring festival at Yasukuni Shrine

PC Gamer

'We have no choice but to impose a severe punishment': Ex Samsung researcher sentenced to 7 years in prison for leaking DRAM tech to a Chinese competitor

The semiconductor process tech was reportedly deemed 'a core national technology' of South Korea.

The Times of India

Top 10 countries with the highest IQ in the world: South Korea, China, Japan and others lead global rankings

Global IQ rankings often get a lot of attention because they try to compare average cognitive test scores across different countries. The 2026 dataset shows some clear shifts in a few nations, with certain countries improving while others have dipped slightly compared to last year. South Korea, China, and Japan…

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