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Donald Trump approves of Kim Jong-Un calling Joe Biden ‘mentally retarded’, doesn’t realize he was the one being insulted

Too dumb to even know he was being mocked.

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South Korean Spies Conclude That Kim Jong-un Has Selected His Heir To Take Over Pyongyang

South Korean intelligence concluded that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has already chosen his heir who will eventually take over the reigns of Pyongyang.

International Business Times

‘Broad-minded man's attitude’: North Korea calls South Korean President Lee’s regret over drone incursions ‘wise’ in rare conciliatory response

North Korea has responded positively to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's apology for drone incursions, calling it "fortunate and wise." Lee admitted government officials were involved, violating policy. This rare conciliatory tone follows years of hostility, though broader tensions persist between the two nations.

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North Korea’s next likely leader named by South Korean spy agency

Established in 1948, North Korea has been successively ruled by male members of the Kim family

The Independent UK

Humanoid robots inspire a new generation to build machines

Uzbekistan has signed an agreement with South Korea’s ROBOTIS to launch humanoid robot production, marking a major step in its high-tech ambitions. At the same time, students across the country are learning robotics and programming, gaining skills that could prepare them for careers in the emerging

Euronews

Macron Pushes Diplomacy With Iran as First French Ship Passes Through Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday sharpened France's split with the U.S.-Israeli military approach to Iran, announcing a deeper strategic partnership with South Korea while arguing that the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened through diplomacy, not force, as the first French-owned ship since the war began safely crossed the…

Latin Times

Trump unveils up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs

Companies in the EU, Japan, Korea and Switzerland face a lower, capped tariff rate under existing trade agreements with the US.

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French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned the UN Security Council against any "provocative action", ahead of a scheduled vote on a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that ended up being postponed.

Euronews

France and South Korea deepen defence cooperation amid Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have agreed to boost defence cooperation and work together to address the economic and energy crises triggered by the war in Iran.

Radio France Internationale

French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together on the Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung say they have agreed to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

‘You have to be serious’: Macron criticises Trump’s mixed messages about Nato and Iran

Speaking in South Korea, the French president defended the transatlantic alliance and called for return to peace

The Guardian - UK

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Bizarre mix-up leaves popular South Korean treat smelling ‘like human faeces’

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The Independent UK

‘Weird poop smell’ prompts recall of melon cream bread in South Korea after durian mix-up

Investigation reveals durian flavouring mistakenly used instead of melon in popular cream bun sold in convenience stores

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Hyundai And Genesis Will Launch 58 Models In America By 2030

The body-on-frame Boulder concept we saw this week at the 2026 New York Auto Show is just the tip of the iceberg for a broader product offensive. Hyundai will roll out 36 new or updated models in North America between now and the end of 2030. In a letter to…

The Guardian - UK

‘The US is no longer the go-to place’: How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm

Everything Korean – from K-pop and skincare to food and clothing – is no longer a niche interest in Chile, Mexico and Brazil

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron visits South Korea for talks on technology and security

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a state visit focused on trade, technology and security – following talks in Tokyo where he and Japan’s prime minister agreed to push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the war in the Middle East.

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Iran war energy crisis is ‘worse than you think’ says South Korea’s president

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The Independent UK

South Korea president says Iran war shows the need to ditch ‘extremely risky’ fossil fuels

Lee Jae Myung warns situation caused by US-Israeli war against Iran is ‘worse than you think’

The Independent UK

South Korea and Indonesia expand cooperation on defense and energy as Mideast war disrupts markets

South Korea and Indonesia are expanding their cooperation on defense projects, technology, and supply chains as their leaders upgrade their strategic partnership

The Guardian - UK

Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war

South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plants

The Independent UK

Chang Ung, North Korean ex-IOC member who brokered Olympic joint marches with South, dies

Chang Ung, a former North Korean member of the International Olympic Committee who once led sports exchanges with rival South Korea including joint marches of their athletes at the Olympics, has died at 87

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I Watched Made In Korea, And It Was The Feel-Good Movie I Didn’t Know I Needed

Gave me a bit of hope.

Evening Standard

Eurovision to launch first ever Asian song contest this year

Bangkok in Thailand will be the final’s first host city with confirmed participants including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, South Korea and Vietnam.

Radio France Internationale

Macron visits Japan, South Korea for talks dominated by Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Japan for a visit that was initially aimed at strengthening partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation, but is now set to be dominated by the war in the Middle East. He will conclude his trip later in the week in South Korea.

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