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Ultralight technical outdoor gear is becoming luxury fashion and Helinox is leading the way

South Korean outdoor specialist Helinox has teamed up with Seoul fashion label WE11DONE for its new capsule

T3 · Aug 6

South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign

South Korean police say they’ve raided the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign perceived as defaming 1980s' pro-democracy movements

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Asian shares are mostly lower as Kospi falls 4% and tech giants decline on Wall Street

Asian shares are mostly lower and South Korea's Kospi dropped more than 4% following declines for some Big Tech giants on Wall Street

The Independent UK · Aug 6

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Samsung, SK Hynix shareholders call for bigger payouts from AI cash mountain

Samsung and SK Hynix face investor pressure for increased shareholder payouts. These chipmakers are generating unprecedented cash from robust AI chip demand. Investors want more dividends and buybacks after record profits were reported. The companies currently target half of free cash flow for shareholder returns. This situation exacerbates concerns about…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

South Korea’s Kospi tumbles 5% after 2-day rally, angry retail investors vow not to invest again

South Korea's benchmark Kospi extended its sharp decline on Thursday as a global technology selloff dragged heavyweight chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix lower. The slump has intensified losses for retail investors and raised concerns over market concentration, while policymakers and analysts assess the outlook for the country's equity market.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

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 · Aug 6

South Korean military signs deal to turn flying taxis into troop transports — and the US Air Force could be next in line

South Korea will adapt Archer's Midnight flying taxi for military missions while supporting certification work and future commercial air mobility development.

TechRadar · Aug 5

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Tanvi leads strong women's show, Srikanth crashes out in mixed day for India at Korea Masters

Tanvi Sharma advanced at the Korea Masters after winning her opening match. Several other Indian women's singles players also secured victories in their respective matches. However, Kidambi Srikanth suffered an early exit from the men's singles competition. Other Indian men's singles participants also faced first-round defeats. Indian mixed and women's…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

47 Pics Showing Summer Melting And Ruining Everything And Anything

This summer has been disastrously hot in many parts of the world. The heat has been ravaging Europe, the US, and Canada, the situation is dire and has devastated India, South Korea is sweltering, and Japan has been so much affected that it is relaxing strict office dress codes. We…

Bored Panda · Aug 5

Starbucks Korea offices raided over controversial ‘Tank Day’ campaign

Promotion for its ‘Tank’ tumbler range was accused of invoking military crackdown on 1980 Gwangju uprising

The Independent UK · Aug 5

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 · Aug 5

Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula

A record heat wave in Northeast Asia has gripped South Korea, North Korea and Japan

The Independent UK · Aug 5

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state'

Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.

Euronews · Aug 5

Explained: Why South Korea bought gold after 13 years and what it means for yellow metal investors?

In a year marked by dramatic shifts, gold surged to new heights only to undergo a significant decline. Central banks have begun to ramp up their gold holdings, a clear sign of ongoing demand from authoritative sectors. After a thirteen-year hiatus, South Korea's central bank has made a return to…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

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The Economic Times · Aug 5

South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North Korea

South Korea will restart a railway project connecting to North Korea's Wonsan city. This project aims to improve access to peace and ecological tourism sites. The government also plans to broaden the use of its Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund. Multilateral talks involving North Korea are currently difficult, according to the foreign…

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

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.

Euronews · Aug 5

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

South Korea’s Kospi climbs 5%, extending two-day rebound: 3 reasons fueling the rally after July selloff

South Korea's KOSPI surged over 5% on Wednesday, extending its two-day recovery to 7% following a heavy July selloff. The rally was fueled by record highs on Wall Street led by AI earnings, easing oil prices amid US-Iran peace deal talks, and strong fundamental demand for semiconductor giants like Samsung.

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Bangkok Post · Aug 5

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…

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

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.

The Conversation · Aug 4

How four Asian economies are positioning themselves for the AI age

The global AI race is usually portrayed as a contest between the US and China. But another story is unfolding across east Asia, where countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam are looking to command key parts of the AI value chain.

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Students detained after breaking into US military base while shouting anti-US slogans, police say

There are about 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea to help deter potential aggression from North Korea

The Times of India · Aug 4

How Korea's Haenyeo developed extraordinary cold resistance that lets them dive into near-freezing seas without oxygen tanks, even in their 70s

For centuries, the Haenyeo, South Korea's legendary "sea women", have ventured into the cold waters surrounding Jeju Island armed with nothing more than a knife, a floating buoy and their ability to hold their breath. Many continue diving well into their 60s, 70s and even 80s, harvesting abalone, sea urchins,…

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Deadly heatwave in South Korea declared ‘national disaster’ as death toll rises

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

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

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