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 · Apr 1
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 Independent UK · Apr 1
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 Guardian - UK · Apr 1
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 The Independent UK · Apr 1
I Watched Made In Korea, And It Was The Feel-Good Movie I Didn’t Know I Needed Gave me a bit of hope. Cinemablend · Mar 31
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. Evening Standard · Mar 31
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. Radio France Internationale · Mar 31
BTS Military Service: From Special Forces To Army Chefs, How All Seven Members Served BTS have completed military service in South Korea after enlistments that spanned more than two years. This feature looks at how each member served, from special forces and drill instruction to military kitchens and the band. International Business Times UK · Mar 30
BTS: The Return shows a global band renegotiating identity and nationhood When pop superstars BTS announced a temporary hiatus in 2022, it exposed a tension at the heart of their global success. The Conversation · Mar 30
Two of Australia’s largest sources of jet fuel could be cut off as South Korea and China eye restrictions South Korea’s transport ministry says domestic airlines have asked authorities to redirect export-bound jet fuel back to the local market The Guardian - AU · Mar 30
Will Anduril founder Palmer Luckey’s insistence on deferring to U.S. interests scare off the allies he wants to arm? "I’m not going to go to prison to sell you spare parts," Luckey tells Fortune. Fortune · Mar 28
Rivalry breaks records: Malaysia made Japan and South Korea compete to build twin towers and the results shocked everyone Malaysia's Petronas Twin Towers project saw an unusual dual-contractor approach, pitting Japanese and South Korean teams against each other. This unofficial race, fueled by national pride and tight deadlines, accelerated construction. Despite engineering complexities, the parallel execution and competitive spirit delivered the iconic skyscrapers, briefly holding the world's tallest title… The Times of India · Mar 28
Four US senators to tour Taiwan Donald's Trump China visit A bipartisan group of four US senators will visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in the coming days ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned trip to Beijing in May, in a move aimed at reinforcing American alliances in Asia. The Times of India · Mar 28
North Korean and Belarusian leaders sign friendship treaty in Pyongyang IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 27
MyLifeXP · Mar 26 Samsung Brings AI-Powered Browser to Windows PCs Samsung has quietly made one of its boldest software moves yet- bringing its popular mobile browser to Windows PCs. But this isn’t just another Chrome alternative. With a deeply integrated AI assistant powered by Perplexity, Samsung is reimagining what browsing could feel like in an era where your browser doesn’t…
The Independent UK · Mar 26 North Korea and Belarus sign ‘fundamental’ treaty as Lukashenko visits Kim in Pyongyang Analysts say trip signals Pyongyang’s deepening alignment with Russia and Belarus
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Is this the next big K-drama hit? Acclaimed spy series to get Korean remake with Squid Game star Remake will reimagine central couple as North Korean agents embedded in South Korean society
The Times of India · Mar 25 How Iran war is helping Kim Jong Un justify North Korea's nuclear arsenal North Korean leader Kim Jong Un defended his nation's nuclear arsenal, citing the ongoing Iran war as justification for strong military deterrence. He accused the US of "terrorism and invasions" and vowed to advance North Korea's "defensive nuclear deterrence." Kim also declared South Korea the "most hostile nation," warning of…
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Why Arab nations are scrambling to get South Korea’s Patriot-style air defence missiles Arab nations race to secure South Korea’s cheaper but arguably more effective missile interceptors after their success in Iran war
Woman & Home · Mar 24 Everyone's talking about Glow Recipe's new Korean Toner Pads: here are our beauty shopping experts' honest thoughts The K-beauty brand have launched three toner pad options designed to brighten, repair, smooth and clear pores
Barchart · Mar 24 AMD Is Rapidly Expanding into South Korea. Can That Move the Needle for AMD Stock? AMD accelerates its expansion process into South Korea with negotiations underway for 10,000 MI355 AI accelerators.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 The King’s Warden: Highest-grossing film in South Korea’s history set for global release Historical drama about an exiled Joseon monarch and a village chief tasked with guarding him has rewritten South Korea’s box-office benchmarks
The Conversation · Mar 24 Antipathy no more: diplomacy wins out as Australia and the EU sign a free trade agreement After an often acrimonious relationship over more than half a century, Australia and the European Union have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During a visit to Canberra by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the FTA has come to fruition after many years of negotiations and stalled talks.…
The Times of India · Mar 24 Kim Jong Un calls Pyongyang's nuclear status irreversible, warns against 'most hostile' South Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country will not give up its nuclear weapons and will continue with a hard-line stance, calling South Korea its “most hostile” state and accusing the United States of “state terrorism.” He signalled readiness for either confrontation or dialogue, while talks with…
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies Asian countries are burning more coal to keep power going as the war in the Middle East disrupts other fossil fuel supplies