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The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

North Korean man arrested in South Korea after crossing border

Border tensions have flared in recent months as the two Koreas traded Cold War-style psychological warfare

The Independent UK

A new style, tariff trouble and no mention of Yoon: key takeaways from two hours with South Korea’s new president

Lee Jae Myung shows no sign of grandeur, cutting very different figure to impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol

The Guardian - UK

Samsung's Ballie hit with another setback, delayed to 'find its place' in homes

A report from South Korea claims Samsung has delayed its AI companion, Ballie, as it expressed "concerns" about its place in the home.

Android Central

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South Korea closely tracking radioactivity after North Korea reportedly dumps nuclear waste into rivers

Secretive North Korea gave a rare look inside one of its uranium facilities after Kim Jong Un’s visit last year

The Independent UK

BTS confirm return with 2026 album and world tour

K-pop sensations BTS have confirmed that they will be back in 2026 with a new album and global tour now that all seven members have completed their mandatory military service in South Korea.

BANG Premier

North Korean operative reveals the inner workings of the IT scam infiltrating the Fortune 500 — ‘They had no idea that we were from North Korea’

Thousands of IT workers are trapped inside a global operation that funds North Korea’s weapons program, but one managed to escape.

Fortune

Swarms of ‘lovebugs’ invade South Korea

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The Independent UK

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Watch as millions of ‘lovebugs’ swarm hikers on South Korean mountain

Millions of “lovebugs” have invaded South Korea, swarming hiking trails and urban areas across the capital.

The Independent UK

BTS Agency Confirms Superstars' 2026 Album, Tour

BTS agency HYBE confirmed Wednesday that the K-pop megastars would release a new album and go on tour in 2026, with the group's livestream announcement of their return attracting more than seven million views.

International Business Times

Trump's tariff pause expires next week. Here's how well Asian governments have been doing in negotiations with Washington

With just days to go until tariffs return, the Trump administration is still trying to negotiate new agreements with major trading partners.

Fortune

BTS will return in spring 2026 with a new album and world tour

Their reunion

The Independent UK

Mating ‘lovebugs’ swarm city, plaguing residents

The bugs stick to car windows, the walls of houses, restaurants, and even trains

The Independent UK

Netflix's Squid Game Finale Takes Over Seoul With Massive Parade, Star-Studded Fan Event

On Sunday, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) celebrated the finale of "Squid Game" with a parade and star-studded fan event in Seoul, South Korea.

Benzinga

Seoul wrestles with how to handle invasion of ‘lovebugs’

Swarms in South Korean capital trigger heated debate over pest control as experts say rising temperatures partly to blame

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Euronews

Send a letter to yourself in 2045: The quiet charm of Paris’s time-travelling café

Café Pli is the first of its kind in Europe, inspired by Nuldam Space, a similar concept café in Seoul, South Korea.

TechRadar

Is this swashbuckling crime drama the next big Disney+ hit? Low Life is the latest Korean Original coming to streaming

Low Life is a new series coming to Hulu and Disney+ that promises "an unhinged treasure hunt" set in the 70s.

Guitar World

“Korea is one of the most dynamic and exciting music markets in the world”: Fender expands its presence in Asia with the establishment of Fender Music Korea – is a retail store coming next?

Headed up by Jack Kim, FMK will exclusively distribute Fender, Squier, Jackson, Charvel, EVH and Gretsch guitars in Korea. CEO Andy Mooney says move strengthens the Big F’s global presence

Euronews

Six US citizens detained for trying to send rice and Bibles to North Korea

The incident comes as South Korea’s new liberal government seeks to ease friction with Pyongyang and restart long-dormant talks.

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International Business Times

BYDFi Joins Seoul Meta Week 2025, Advancing Web3 Vision and South Korea Strategy

Victoria, Seychelles, June 27th, 2025, Chainwire

Al Jazeera

Americans detained trying to send rice, Bibles, dollar bills to North Korea

Six US nationals were taken into custody in South Korea near a restricted border area with North Korea.

Euronews

Israel Iran conflict highlights Asia's dependence on Middle East oil

A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could affect a number of Asian countries, making renewable energy capacity a crucial guard against volatility.

The Independent UK

Israel-Iran war highlights Asia's dependence on Middle East oil, and slow progress on clean energy

Asia’s dependence on Middle East oil and gas — and its slow shift to clean energy — leave it vulnerable to disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Six Americans caught trying to float rice and Bibles to North Korea

They face allegations of violating South Korea's law on the management of safety and disasters

The Conversation

Streaming giants have helped bring Korean dramas to the world – but much is lost in translation

In less than a decade, Korean TV dramas (K-dramas) have transmuted from a regional industry to a global phenomenon – partly a consequence of the rise of streaming giants.

Latin Times

Army Veteran Received a Purple Heart After Being Shot During Deployment. He Just Self-Deported After an ICE Warning

After nearly five decades in the U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Sae Joon Park self-deported to South Korea following an ICE ultimatum.

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