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Samsung on Course for Biggest Quarterly Profit in Tech History With an $80B AI Windfall

Samsung estimates record third-quarter operating profit of 107.4tn won as AI memory demand surges, but component costs hurt devices and shares slide.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

BTS Swept the 2026 VMAs Without Attending: What "SWIM" Means for the Record Book

BTS took all three 2026 VMAs it was up for, including its first Song of the Year for "SWIM," without attending. See the records it broke.

Latin Times · Sep 28

K-EXPO Mexico 2026 Is Underway: What's Happening Now and What Comes Next

K-EXPO México 2026 is open today at Mexico City's WTC. Free admission through Sunday. Here's what's happening now, what's left this weekend and what comes next.

Latin Times · Sep 26

‘Poultry in motion’: South Korea tests fried chicken delivery to remote island using a drone and four-wheel robot in the world’s most elaborate takeaway operation

South Korea has been testing drone-robot deliveries to remote islands, though a commercial launch is still some way off.

TechRadar · Apr 30

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 Independent UK · Mar 24

Olive Young is opening its first US store. It’s a landmark moment for the K-beauty boom

The company is reportedly in discussions with more than 400 Korean and global brands for potential placement in the US store and is establishing a local logistics centre, Shahana Yasmin reports

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

South Korea wants to build a moon base by 2045

South Korea just laid out its long-term space exploration road map, which features the planned construction of a moon base two decades from now.

Space · Jul 20, 2025

Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea investigated for serving dish topped with ants

South Korea legally recognises some insects as edible but not ants

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Going for a song: investors flee to K-pop as safe haven amid Trump’s tariff war

Shares in South Korea’s entertainment groups soar as steel tariffs combine with a Blackpink world tour and BTS revival to supercharge their appeal

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2025

Adorable Panda Twins Are Melting Hearts Online And People Can’t Get Enough

For those who are looking for a great dopamine boost - these adorably cute twins will leave you in giggles. The post Adorable Panda Twins Are Melting Hearts Online And People Can’t Get Enough first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Oct 9, 2024