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US social security administration accuses Biden of lying in speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

US flies long-range bomber plane in drill against North Korea’s nuclear threat

US flies its B-1B bombers along with South Korea’s F-15 and F-16 fighter jets days after North Korean leader’s warning

The Independent UK

S. Korea Plans Extra $4.9 Bn Help For Chips Amid US Tariff Anxiety

South Korea on Tuesday announced plans to invest almost $5 billion extra in the country's semiconductor industry, citing "growing uncertainty" over US tariffs.

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S. Korea Govt Plans $4.9 Bn More Help For Semiconductors As US Tariff Risk Bites

South Korea on Tuesday announced plans to invest an additional $4.9 billion in the country's semiconductor industry, citing "growing uncertainty" over US tariffs.

International Business Times

Yoon's trial on rebellion charges opens in South Korea. Here's what to know

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol has appeared at his criminal trial on rebellion charges

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Hyundai Quietly Starts Work On Its Own EV Batteries: Report

The Hyundai Motor Group is planning to develop and manufacture its own electric vehicle battery cells amid growing concerns of falling behind in the battery race, according to a local news report from South Korea. The decision was reportedly made after Chinese EV and battery giant BYD showcased its megawatt…

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Yoon Suk Yeol denies insurrection charge as criminal trial opens in Seoul

Former South Korean president defends his brief martial law order as a ‘peaceful message’

The Independent UK

North Korea Building Largest Warship In Its History, Satellite Images Reveal

Images captured on April 6 by Maxar Technologies and Planet Labs show the frigate in the water at the Nampo shipyard on North Korea's west coast.

International Business Times

South Korea's Ex-president Denies Insurrection At Criminal Trial

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol denied he had committed insurrection Monday, as the impeached leader appeared in court on the first day of his criminal trial over his martial law declaration.

International Business Times

South Korea's Ex-president Attends First Day Of Criminal Trial

The criminal trial of former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol opened Monday, with the impeached leader in court to defend himself against insurrection charges over his short-lived declaration of martial law.

International Business Times

‘Memories of these places never leave you’: artist Do Ho Suh and the fabric of home

The internationally renowned South Korean’s diaphanous houses, coming to Tate Modern, embody the emotional imprint of where he has lived

The Guardian - UK

What does it mean to raise a child in the age of AI? One father is finding out through play

In South Korea, an AI education boom is pushing for children to learn about the tech early to avoid being left behind. For one family, it has become a fun playtime activity that inspires learning.

Euronews

What lies ahead for South Korea after the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol?

South Korea’s constitutional court upheld the parliament’s decision to impeach the country’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on April 4. The court stated that, by declaring martial law in December, Yoon had taken actions that were beyond the powers granted by South Korea’s constitution.

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The Independent UK

Subway tunnel collapses during construction in South Korea, likely leaving 2 trapped

A subway tunnel under construction near Seoul collapsed on Friday, leaving two workers presumed to be trapped at the site, officials said

Euronews

South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria’s new government

The announcement comes months after a rebel coalition ousted longtime Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who had maintained close ties with North Korea.

Al Jazeera

Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations

The move is a blow to North Korea, which once counted Damascus as an ally until the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

The Independent UK

South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Syria, a longtime friend of rival North Korea

South Korea has established diplomatic relations with Syria’s new Islamist government months after longtime leader Bashar Assad was ousted

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International Business Times UK

Experts Reveal Why Moving iPhone Production to the US Could Be a £77,000 Mistake

Experts warn that iPhones could cost $3,500 (£2,740) or more as a result of Trump's international tariffs, especially the 125% rate recently imposed on China.

Euronews

North Korean commando involved in plot to kill South Korean president dies at 82

Kim Shin-jo, who later reinvented himself as a Christian pastor, took part in the failed 1968 attempt to assassinate Park Chung-hee.

Fortune

You have 81 days. Here's what you should stock up on before Trump's global tariffs kick in

This is a great time to buy, as President Trump has said.

The Independent UK

Who are the runners and riders in South Korea’s presidential election to replace Yoon Suk Yeol?

A heated race is expected amid intense political polarisation between pro and anti-Yoon camps

Fortune

Asian markets celebrate Trump’s trade flip-flop, even as he maintains historically high tariffs—and not just on China

It’s not just 125% tariffs against China: There are still 10% tariffs on all U.S. imports, 25% tariffs on imported cars and steel …

The Independent UK

South Korean opposition leader Lee opens presidential bid following Yoon's ouster

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, widely seen as the front-runner in a presidential by-election triggered by the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol last week over his ill-fated imposition of martial law, officially announced his presidential bid on Thursday, vowing to heal a starkly divided nation through economic growth

International Business Times

Samsung Under Pressure As US Tariffs Rattle South Korean Economy

Sipping tea on her break outside a Samsung Electronics factory in northern Vietnam, worker Nguyen Thi Mai said she had heard about US President Donald Trump's tariffs, but hoped it would not affect business.

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