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3 things to watch as South Koreans head toward the polls following turbulent political period

On June 3, 2025, South Koreans will head to the polls to vote for a new president.

The Conversation

Polls show clear favourite emerging in race to become South Korea’s next president

Race to replace impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol is heating up, with a left-leaning candidate ahead in polls

The Independent UK

South Korean mother sues adoption agency after son sent to Norway

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A South Korean mother sues the government and an agency over the adoption of her missing son

A 72-year-old mother has filed a lawsuit against South Korea’s government and its largest adoption agency, alleging systematic failures in her forced separation from her toddler son who was sent to Norway without her consent

The Independent UK

Embarrassed North Korea detains shipyard officials over botched launch of naval destroyer

The 5,000-ton-class destroyer was damaged when a transport cradle on the ship’s stern detached early during a launch ceremony attended by Kim Jong Un

The Independent UK

Postcard from Cannes #5: Zooming in on talented cinematographers

While the Cannes Film Festival is the place to discover new films and talent, it’s also an important moment in the industry calendar to recognise the hard work of the people behind the scenes. This is the case with the Prix Angénieux, awarded on Friday in Cannes to cinematographers from…

Radio France Internationale

Here's how much the Samsung tri-fold could cost – though you probably won't get chance to buy it

It looks as though the Samsung tri-fold will be available in limited quantities, and come with a high price tag.

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South Korea denies talks held about US troop withdrawal amid Pentagon review

Seoul reaffirms commitment to combined defence posture

The Independent UK

Everything we know about North Korea's warship launch accident

The accident has proven to be an embarrassing setback for Kim Jong Un, who labelled the incident as a ‘criminal act’ caused by sheer carelessness and irresponsibility

Evening Standard

'Serious' Accident At North Korea Warship Launch: State Media

A major accident occurred at the launch ceremony for a new North Korean naval destroyer, state media reported Thursday, with leader Kim Jong Un calling the mishap a "criminal act".

International Business Times

Kim Jong-un furious as North Korea warship partly ‘crushed’ in launch gone wrong

South Korea said the destroyer was lying sideways in the water after ceremony to launch the new 5,000-tonne ship

The Guardian - AU

This Scarily Tight Fairway On The Asian Tour This Week Will Give Average Golfers Nightmares

If a video from commentator Timmy Constantine Low is to go by, players at the Kolon Korea Open will have some incredibly narrow fairways to deal with this week

Golf Monthly

‘Without time, there is no flavour’: a South Korean grand master on the art of the perfect soy sauce

Ki Soon-do’s soy sauce has been served to Donald Trump and gained Unesco heritage protection. It is recognition that is 370 years in the making

The Guardian - AU

Tottenham: Son out to change course of Spurs history with victory in Europa League final

The South Korea international is chasing his first title since moving to North London in 2015

Evening Standard

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Why Kanye West’s South Korea concert was cancelled days out

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Evening Standard

Kanye West's South Korea concert cancelled ‘due to recent controversies’

Tickets for the concert at Incheon’s Munhak Stadium

Tom’s Hardware

Suspected SK hynix HBM tech leaker arrested boarding flight to China

A man suspected of attempting to smuggle SK hynix tech secrets to China was apprehended at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport earlier this month

The Independent UK

Kanye West’s South Korea concert cancelled ‘due to recent controversies’

Rapper recently released a new track titled ‘Heil Hitler’ which was removed from Spotify and SoundCloud but racked up millions of views on X

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South Korean candidates go head-to-head in first fiery presidential debate

Lee and Kim clash over foreign policy, economic revival, and US tariffs ahead of 3 June vote

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s presidential candidates hold first heated debate

Candidates Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner, and his opponent Kim Moon-soo clash in the first of three televised debates.

International Business Times

APEC Says 'Concerned' Over Challanges To Global Trade

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group said Friday that it was "concerned" over the challenges to global trade, as ministers from APEC countries met in South Korea in the shadow of growing woes from US tariffs.

The Conversation

Viral ‘Hongdae boy’ videos expose the fringe group of South Korean men trying to sleep with foreign women

If you’re on TikTok, you may have come across “Hongdae boys” or “Hongdae guys” recently. In a social media context, the term refers to a group of young South Korean men who prey on foreign women (particularly white women) visiting the Hongdae area in Seoul’s Mapo district.

The Independent UK

South Korean presidential candidate’s ‘now more than ever’ Reebok sneakers sell out at 10x price

Sneakers are customised with embroidered patch on the left that reads, ‘Lee Jae-myung, Now More Than Ever’

The Independent UK

BIBI releases sophomore album 'EVE: ROMANCE' with philosophical edge

South Korean artist BIBI has released her sophomore album “EVE: ROMANCE,” blending genre-defying sounds with philosophical themes

The Guardian - UK

South Korea’s female freedivers: TV has made stars of the haenyeo but what is their real story?

The craze for Korean culture has brought fame to the ‘women of the sea’, but not always to their benefit. Now they want to reclaim their stories to inspire a new generation

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