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Sleep takes center stage at Seoul's Han River Nap Competition, in photos

Participants lie down and take part in the Han River Nap Competition in Seoul, South Korea, organized by the city government to promote the importance of sleep in the bustling city.

The Independent UK · May 2

‘Temu Range Rover’: what the bestselling Jaecoo 7 says about China’s electric car ascendancy

Loaded with extras and produced at a cut price, the crossover SUV has overtaken rival cars from US, Japanese and Korean firms

The Guardian - UK · May 1

북한 or 조선? South Korea debates what to call North Korea

For Seoul, what to call the North is difficult when you view it as a rebel-held region awaiting reunification

The Guardian - AU · May 1

South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest

South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Is Trump getting the full picture? Vance raises concerns over Iran war, US arsenal: Report

US Vice President J D Vance is questioning the Pentagon's assessment of the Iran conflict, concerned about undisclosed missile stockpile depletion. He fears this could impact responses to global flashpoints like Taiwan, South Korea, and Europe. Despite official assurances, some believe the situation is being downplayed, potentially affecting future military…

The Times of India · Apr 29

South Korean court convicts wife of ousted President Yoon on further corruption charges

An appeals court has raised to four years the corruption sentence for the wife of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Honda Chooses Motorcycles Over Cars In South Korea, Stops Selling Automobiles Completely

Facing stiff competition from local giants, Honda exited South Korea’s car market while keeping its motorcycle business.

RideApart · Apr 28

North Korea honours soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine with new museum

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The Independent UK · Apr 28

Jacinta Allan asks Liberals to ‘please explain’ preference deal – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 26

Asia trip fuelled by need to secure energy access

The foreign minister will meet her counterparts in China, Japan and South Korea during a week-long visit to Asia to shore up Australia's fuel access.

AAP · Apr 26