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South Korea's Kospi down 5% as Asian shares fall after Trump's Iran threats

South Korea’s Kospi has plunged 5% and Asian shares fall sharply after the U.S. and Iran threatened to target crucial infrastructure as the Iran war entered its fourth week

The Independent UK

Investigation launched after 14 killed in fire at South Korean car factory

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South Korean officials investigate what caused massive factory fire that killed 14

Fire at factory in central city of Daejeon one of South Korea’s deadliest industrial accidents in recent years

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Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’

Energy minister says war on Iran creating ‘uncertain environment’ but insists government doing ‘all the preparatory work’

The Guardian - AU

‘So awesome’: BTS fans on K-pop’s biggest comeback

Tens of thousands gathered in Seoul to show that, after a four-year hiatus, they had still kept a place for the band in a very changed world

The Guardian - AU

Sungjae Im WITB 2026: Previous Generations Of Driver, Fairway Wood And Hybrid Feature Among Full Titleist Set-Up

The South Korean returned to competitive action in March 2026, with Im making some notable changes to one of the oldest set-ups on the PGA Tour

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Cartoon character Dooly comes to life? South Korea finds rare ‘baby’ dinosaur from 100 million years ago

For the first time in 15 years, South Korea has announced that it has found a new dinosaur species! The discovery was made using advanced technology and through international collaboration. The dinosaur is called Doolysaurus huhmini and lived around 100 million years ago during the mid-Cretaceous period.

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At least 14 killed in fire at South Korean auto parts plant

South Korean rescue workers recover remains of 14 people from charred wreckage of auto parts factory

The Independent UK

At least 14 people killed in fire at South Korean car parts factory

Almost 60 injured in blaze in Daejeon with footage seemingly showing people jumping from burning building to escape

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump ‘very surprised’ Australia declined to send troops to strait of Hormuz amid fuel crisis

US president claims he ‘always says yes’ to Australia, Japan and South Korea, after saying he didn’t need help from trio of countries earlier this week

The Guardian - AU

Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter spotted driving tank during military drill, sparking fresh succession buzz — watch

Kim Jong Un's daughter, believed to be 13-year-old Kim Ju Ae, was seen driving a tank during military drills, fueling speculation she's being groomed as heir. This latest joint appearance follows numerous high-profile events, with state media highlighting their close bond.

The Times of India

BTS are back: Fans flood Seoul as new album drops ahead of mega comeback concert

The Bangtan Boys are back! Their highly anticipated fifth album 'Arirang' has dropped, and a massive open-air comeback concert is set to delight fans in Seoul this weekend.

Euronews

At least 50 injured after fire breaks out at South Korean auto parts factory

Video from the scene show thick gray smoke billowing from the complex

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin delivers update on peace talks as war rages in Middle East

Orban has shown no signs of backing down in row over Russia oil flows

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BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark

BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square

The Guardian - AU

Seoul raises terror alert as it prepares to host BTS comeback concert

Thousands of police prepare to deploy to South Korea’s capital ahead of K-pop’s most anticipated comeback

Euronews

Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs.

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2026 AutoFlex Shaft Range Review: Can This 'Hidden' Korean Tech Transform Your Game?

The AutoFlex phenomenon took the golfing world by storm, promising increased speed and effortless distance. We put four distinct profiles from the range to the test to see if the hype holds up on the course.

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The Times of India

Choke on Strait of Hormuz hurts many nations, US is not one of them - in fact, it profits

President Donald Trump's recent appeal to Asian allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the war against Iran, bluntly brought to focus their outsized reliance: "Countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz must take care of that passage — China, Japan, South Korea…

AAP

Japan down Korea, set up Asian Cup final with Australia

Japan will meet Australia in the final of the Women's Asian Cup after smashing South Korea 4-1 in Sydney.

The Independent UK

School girl injured by suspected stray bullet from South Korean army’s live fire drill

Live fire drill was taking place 1.4km away from playground where girl was playing

The Times of India

Turkey eyes multiple nuclear deals, in talks with South Korea, Canada, China, Russia

Turkey is in discussions with South Korea, Canada, China, and Russia for new nuclear power capacity, planning to build four reactors in Sinop and four in the Thrace region. This expansion aims to reduce energy import dependence and boost domestic capacity through localization. Final decisions will be based on competitive…

The Independent UK

Asian shares gain and oil slips back despite a barrage of attacks by Iran

Asia shares are mostly higher with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea sharply higher

AAP

'Desperate' Korea stare down Asian Cup nemesis Japan

South Korea held the Matildas to a draw to top Group A at the Women's Asian Cup. But a semi-final showdown with Japan shapes as their biggest obstacle.

The Independent UK

BTS open up on comeback fears in new Netflix documentary

K-pop boyband BTS is making a comeback following the completion of mandatory military service by all members in South Korea. Their return will be chronicled in a new Netflix documentary, BTS: The Return, which is set to launch on March 27. The group will release a new album, 'Arirang', on…

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