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'It Was Hell': 10 Years After South Korea Ferry Disaster

The ferry sank live on television as the children on board sent desperate text messages to their parents -- 10 years after South Korea's worst-ever maritime disaster, families are still reckoning with the horror.

International Business Times · Apr 15, 2024

South Korea Finance Minister Vows Market Stability Measures

South Korea's Finance Minister pledges proactive measures to address market volatility and ensure economic stability in response to recent fluctuations.

South Korean Director Ryu Seung-Wan's 'I, The Executioner' At Cannes

Ryu Seung-Wan's film 'I, The Executioner' selected for Cannes, sequel to 'Veteran' with Hwang Jung-min reprising his role, promising captivating cinema.

South Korean Singer Park Boram Dies Unexpectedly At Age 30

South Korean singer Park Boram tragically passes away at 30 due to cardiac arrest, leaving a void in the music industry. Her legacy is remembered with fond...

As it goes gold, Stellar Blade dev says "many people felt we were out of our mind" for trying to make a full-fat action RPG in Korea's mobile-dominated market

"Getting to work on a AAA game in Korea is quite a rare feat," says one developer

GamesRadar · Apr 12, 2024

Billie Jean King Cup | Indian women beat Korea, one step away from qualification

The Indian team continued with its strong performance and beat Korea 2-1

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

Blossoming coalition? Japan at heart of US-led push to contain China

Roll out the red carpet for Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is being feted with a speech before a joint session of Congress and a White House state dinner. Key to the courtship is Tokyo's ramped-up role in policing the Pacific. Like the Germans in Europe, the Japanese have had…

France 24 · Apr 11, 2024

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South Korea To Pay Mason Capital Million

South Korea ordered to compensate Mason Capital million in 2015 Samsung merger dispute, highlighting importance of legal compliance in corporate transa...

Top News · Apr 11, 2024

South Korean Film 'The Night Owl' Licensed For Remake In China

South Korean film 'The Night Owl' licensed for remake in China, showcasing innovative cross-border entertainment deals and the growing popularity of Korean...

Top News · Apr 11, 2024

North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media

Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed conflict.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2024

35 Charming Tattoos By Buoy That Might Steal Your Heart

Based in Seoul, Korea, Buoy's creations feature cute animals, characters and creatures that might bring joy to your day. The post 35 Charming Tattoos By Buoy That Might Steal Your Heart first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Apr 11, 2024

South Korea's opposition wins in landslide parliamentary elections

South Korea's liberal opposition wins nearly two-thirds of the seats in parliamentary elections, blowing a crushing defeat to President Yoon Suk Yeol.

WEKU · Apr 11, 2024

South Korea's Ruling Party Faces Defeat In Parliamentary Elections

South Korea's ruling party faces defeat in elections, leading to mass resignations. President Yoon Suk Yeol vows to focus on economic improvement amidst op...

Top News · Apr 11, 2024

South Korea's Liberal Opposition Scores Landslide Victory In Election

South Korea's political landscape shifts as liberal opposition parties secure victory in parliamentary election, impacting President Yoon's administration.

Top News · Apr 11, 2024

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International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024

'Lame Duck' S. Korean President Reels From Election Debacle

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol promised "reform" and the head of his ruling party resigned on Thursday after a disastrous election increased the opposition's stranglehold on parliament.

AnandTech · Apr 10, 2024

Report: Impact of Taiwanese Earthquake on DRAM Output to be Negligible in Q2

Following the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3, 2024, there was immediate concern over what impact this could have on chip production within the country. Even for a well-prepared country like Taiwan, the tremor was the strongest quake to hit the region in 25 years, making it…

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2024

S. Korea's Scandal-plagued Opposition Leader Is Election's Big Winner

The big winner in South Korea's election is the country's most controversial politician: opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, whose party is heading towards a landslide win, making the scandal-plagued liberal a real danger to beleaguered President Yoon Suk Yeol.

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2024

Too Busy For Politics? S. Korea's Young Voters On What Motivates Them

High youth unemployment, feuding politicians and a cost of living crisis: young South Korean voters told AFP what was on their minds as they voted -- some for the first time -- in elections Wednesday.

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WEKU · Apr 10, 2024

Elections reveal a growing gender divide across South Korea

While many other developed countries are observing a similar phenomenon, experts say South Korea's fast social development and politicization of gender issues make its case particularly intense.

France 24 · Apr 10, 2024

South Koreans go to the polls for parliamentary election in test for President Yoon

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a crucial test Wednesday, as voters go to the polls for a parliamentary election that could determine whether he becomes a lame duck for his remaining three years in office.

South Korean President Yoon Faces Crucial Parliamentary Election

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a critical parliamentary election with implications for his leadership and policy agenda.

Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2024

South Korea elections: Exit polls show opposition parties increase majority

Parliamentary polls seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol amid frustration about cost of living, corruption.

International Business Times · Apr 9, 2024

Yoon Faces Rebuke In Divisive South Korea Vote

South Koreans head to the polls Wednesday in parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol after a polarising campaign focused largely on resentment, personalities -- and onions.

Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2024

South Korea holds parliamentary elections: All you need to know

About 44 million people are able to vote in closely fought election seen as a test of President Yoon Suk-yeol.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024

Six ‘implicitly optimistic’ novels make the International Booker prize shortlist

From books about disintegrating relationships and countries to a worker’s-eye view of Korea and a story of farmers in Brazil, the selected titles engage with current realities, say the judging panel

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