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'Indian passport isn't the best': Visa expert reacts to influencer getting denied entry to Jeju island; 'Avoid areas with special status'

Reacting to Indian content creator Sachin Awasthi's experience of getting detained at Jeju Island, visa specialist Priyesh Sharma said the Indian passport isn't the best and even Shah Rukh Khan had been detained in the past, and it does not matter to the host countries whether you are a celebrity…

The Times of India

Where is Kim Ju Ae? Kim Jong-un’s daughter absent from key party congress amid succession rumours

Kim Ju Ae’s presence at the conference was hotly anticipated after South Korean intelligence briefings suggested she had entered ‘successor-designate stage’

The Independent UK

Steam Deck shortage goes global — Valve's handheld console now out of stock in Europe, Canada, the US, and Japan

The handheld console is still available in Australia, the U.K., Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. But will they run out of stock in the near future, too?

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“The AI data centers of 2036 won’t be filled with GPUs”: FuriosaAI’s CEO on the future of silicon

We talk AI hardware, data centers, Nvidia’s dominance, and the future of inference chips with June Paik, CEO and co-founder of FuriosaAI.

TechRadar

Why is South Korea angry that Yoon Suk Yeol wasn’t sentenced to death?

The former president was found guilty of leading an insurrection and sentenced to life imprisonment with labour, a punishment that some have called a ‘failure’

The Guardian - AU

Somi Lee Facts: 15 Things To Know About The LPGA Tour Pro

Somi Lee is building an impressive career on the LPGA Tour. Here are 15 facts about the talented South Korean

Golf Monthly

Japan set to ban the use of power banks on planes this spring

Airlines in Australia and South Korea have already banned the ‘fire hazard’ items from plane cabins

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South Korea’s Yoon apologises after receiving life sentence over martial law decree

Former president says he stands by ‘sincerity and purpose’ of his actions

The Independent UK

South Korea woman, 21, accused of using ChatGPT to plan double murders

A woman in South Korea allegedly used the AI platform ChatGPT to plan the murder of two men, police said.

The Independent UK

US and Chinese jets briefly face off over Korean peninsula - reports

Beijing scrambled jets after about 10 American jets took off from a South Korean airbase for drills

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Trump sets Iran attack deadline and ex-South Korean president jailed

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Trump sets deadline for Iran strike decision in Board of Peace speech Everyone attending the first Board of Peace meeting today Gas explosion tears through building in Pakistan killing at least 16 people South Korea’s ex-president jailed for…

The Independent UK

A look at major events that led to ex-South Korean president's conviction over martial law

A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for rebellion tied to his short-lived martial law order

The Independent UK

South Korea sentences impeached ex-president to life in prison for insurrection

Ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, 65, has been sentenced to life in prison over a failed attempt to impose military rule in December 2024

Evening Standard

Polestar’s New EV Wagon Is ‘Absolutely’ Coming To The U.S.

Built in South Korea, the new Polestar 4 version will have a back window and more cargo space.

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Euronews

South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law

A court in Seoul sentenced South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection. The court ruled his short imposition of martial law amounted to a “rebellion” and aimed to establish unchecked power for a “considerable time”.

The Independent UK

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection

Prosecutors had called on Yoon to receive a death sentence for his 2024 martial law bid

The Times of India

Former South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life imprisonment for 'insurrection'

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a life sentence for insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024, a move the court deemed a plot to paralyze the National Assembly. The declaration, though brief and without casualties, led to his impeachment and subsequent trials. Two cabinet members also…

The Guardian - UK

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for life for leading insurrection

Ex-leader sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour over failed martial law declaration in 2024

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The Independent UK

Former South Korean President Yoon faces verdict on rebellion charges

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived at a Seoul court to face a verdict on charges of rebellion for his short-lived attempt to impose martial law

The Independent UK

North Korean leader deploys 50 new rocket launchers ahead of major party congress

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un held a ceremony to unveil the deployment of 50 new launch vehicles for nuclear-capable short-range missiles threatening rival South Korea as he flaunted his expanding military capabilities ahead of a major ruling party congress

Times Life

Why Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen Built Their Careers Outside India

When Indians see familiar names leading companies like Google, Microsoft and Adobe, pride feels natural. These leaders were educated in Indian institutions, shaped by Indian classrooms and mentors. Yet their rise to the top happened thousands of miles away. To understand why, we must look not at emotion, but at…

The Guardian - AU

‘I just want to stop hearing about it’: a weary South Korea awaits verdict on Yoon insurrection charges

Yoon Suk Yeol could face the death penalty when judges rule on the martial law crisis that many in South Korea see as a dark moment they would rather forget

The Times of India

'Hallyu' from Seoul: How South Korea's K-wave swept India - and its darker side

South Korea's 'Korean Wave' has transformed from a niche phenomenon to a mainstream cultural force in India and across the globe, driven by K-pop, K-dramas, and lifestyle trends. This soft power surge, fueled by digital access and strategic state policy, offers a model for global influence, impacting consumption and aspirations…

The Guardian - AU

The moment I knew: as soon as we parted I realised Hitomi was the one. I waited years to see her again

There was a language barrier, a mother who burned their letters and a record label manager who disapproved. But Kerry Cox was madly in love

Times Pets

One third of the South Korean population is raising a pet; government data reveals an interesting fact

Having a pet at home is one of the most cherished things for many of us. To play with them, to take care of them, and to be loved by them — all these are blissful feelings that only a pet owner can truly understand. We often wish everyone in…

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