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Park Chan Wook: ‘The Korean film industry is in a state of great danger’

INTERVIEW: The acclaimed director of ‘Oldboy’ and ‘The Handmaiden’ speaks to Louis Chilton about the problems facing his country’s filmmakers, his one-time reputation for grotesquerie, and his darkly funny new satire ‘No Other Choice’

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Arirang BTS Album Meaning By Jungkook, Jin, Jimin, Jhope, V, RM And Suga: What We Know Of Idol's Comeback Record

BTS reveals 'ARIRANG' as the title of its fifth studio album, drawing on Korea's most iconic folk song to mark a meaningful comeback and reunion.

International Business Times UK

South Korea sentences ex-president to five years in first martial law verdict

Yoon Suk Yeol’s conviction for obstructing own arrest separate from main trial that could lead to death penalty

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Hundreds evacuated after fire tears through shanty town in South Korea’s Gangnam district

Blaze breaks out shortly after 5am local time in Guryong village, one of the capital’s most fire-prone neighbourhoods

The Independent UK

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon given five-year jail term over martial law bid

Judge says Yoon Suk Yeol ‘abused his enormous influence as president’

The Independent UK

A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree

A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on some charges related to his imposition of martial law

The Independent UK

BTS named their new album Arirang. What is so striking about their choice?

The title is loaded with meaning for all Koreans, and will give fans globally an insight into the folksong culture that shaped the world’s biggest K-pop group

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Officials Seek Death Penalty For Ex-South Korean President Yoon Over 'Insurrection' For His 'Lust For Power'

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces the death penalty over his failed martial law attempt, sparking debate on justice, democracy, and political power.

International Business Times UK

Back with Bangtan! BTS return with world tour dates sparking sales frenzy

South Korea's K-pop supergroup BTS are getting back together and their plans for a world tour have triggered a storm online as fans scramble for tickets.

Euronews

Byeong Hun An Joins LIV Golf And Replaces Kevin Na As Captain Of Rebranded Korean GC

The South Korean-born pro has taken the place of former captain Kevin Na and has been joined by two fresh signings as well as Danny Lee, who retains his spot

Golf Monthly

BTS Concert Ticket Price Could 'Cost You A Kidney': How Much Should You Prepare For The Kpop Idol's Biggest Comeback?

BTS are making their long-awaited comeback with a 2026 world tour, and while ticket prices have some fans worried, ARMY are eagerly preparing — joking even about 'selling their kidneys' to see their idols live.

International Business Times UK

"Music seems to have the power to connect hearts at a deeper level than words ever could": Japan and South Korean leaders cap diplomatic summit with a drum duet

President Lee and PM Takaichi bash out some K Pop anthems

MusicRadar

Min Jin Lee's 'American Hagwon' to be released in September

Min Jin Lee's new novel, “American Hagwon,” explores why Koreans are so focused on education

The Independent UK

Photos show sacred deer wandering through Japan's ancient capital during Japan-South Korea summit

In Japan's ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads toward visitors holding special crackers made just for them.

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Euronews

Prime Minister Takaichi and President Lee share drum session in Tokyo

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung surprised everyone by playing drums to K-pop hits after formal talks in Tokyo.

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Kim Jong Un’s sister says South Korea’s ‘wild dreams’ about better ties with North ‘can never be realised’

Kim Yo Jong warns Seoul not to read too much into her muted reaction to an earlier incident involving a South Korean drone

The Independent UK

Japan and South Korea leaders break into K-pop drumming after historic summit

Japanese and South Korean leaders agreed to deepen cooperation between their countries before they let loose in a surprise jam session

The Guardian - AU

Cymbal of unity? South Korea and Japan leaders bash out K-pop hits after summit talks

South Korean president Lee Jae Myung had his work cut out, picking up his drumsticks alongside Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, a former heavy metal drummer

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Evening Standard

BTS to play two shows at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of a huge comeback tour

How to get tickets and when they go on sale as K-pop supergroup return

The Independent UK

Full list of dates and cities for BTS World Tour 2026 – and how to get tickets

It will be the group’s first tour since its members returned from South Korea's mandatory military service

The Guardian - UK

South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol

Yoon is on trial for insurrection charges, after trying to declare martial law in late 2024

GamesRadar

Stellar Blade lead believes AI is essential for South Korea to compete with studios in the US and China, with the government to provide financial backing to support the use of the tech

Shift Up just doesn't have the same level of staff

The Independent UK

Death sentence sought for ex-South Korea leader Yoon over martial law decree

A Seoul court says an independent counsel has demanded a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

Golf Monthly

LIV Golf Launches Korean GC With Reports Of Kevin Na Exit And Roster Shake-Up

LIV has unveiled a rebrand of its Iron Heads GC but hasn't shared news regarding the team's line-up, with one report suggesting wholesale changes are imminent

The Independent UK

Japan-South Korea summit to discuss economy and regional challenges

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has arrived in Japan for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, aiming to improve the sometimes-strained relationship as Tokyo faces a deepening row with China

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