South Korea
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Konza Technopolis Explores Smart Infrastructure Partnerships With South Korean Climate Startups
Kenya’s Technopolis Development Authority hosted South Korean climate-tech startups at Konza Technopolis to explore smart city infrastructure and testing partnerships.
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Trump’s Sudden Drill Cut Shortens US-South Korea Exercises and Stirs Alliance Anxiety in Seoul
Washington’s sudden directive to shorten joint war games by six days has shaken Seoul’s defense established lines and ignited debate over nuclear independence.
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Jeonbuk Bank Adopts Ripple Payments to Modernize Cross-Border Settlements
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank is deploying Ripple Payments to provide real-time cross-border settlements, marking a shift for the regional banking sector.
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NBA YoungBoy Signals Permanent Exit from U.S. Following South Korea Relocation
NBA YoungBoy confirms his permanent relocation to South Korea, announcing his retirement from music after two final albums following a serious heart diagnosis.
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Wonsan Missile Test Exposes Dual Escalation: North Korean Export Pipeline to Moscow and Pre-Drill Allied Strains
North Korea launched a ballistic missile off its east coast on August 12, signaling tactical weapons upgrades for Russia and raising pre-drill regional tensions.
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HiteJinro Pairs Global Soju Push With K-Pop Aesthetic in Limited Green Grape Rollout
HiteJinro has launched a global limited-edition K-POP Star Toad Green Grape soju, combining its top export spirit with Korean pop culture branding.
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Korea Football Association Faces International Fallout Over Referees’ ‘Sexual Bribery’ Scandal
The Japan Football Association has launched a probe into referees implicated in a KFA scandal involving alleged sexual entertainment at matches between 2011 and 2012.
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South Korean Students Detained for Allegedly Breaking into U.S. Air Base
South Korean authorities detained eight students who breached the U.S. Osan Air Base to protest alleged American interference in a local semiconductor project.
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Japanese Rock Band KANA-BOON to Hold First Solo Concert in South Korea
Japanese rock band KANA-BOON will perform their first solo concert in Seoul on December 5th, following their successful 2025 festival appearance.
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South Korea Records Hottest Day in Over a Century Amid Global Heatwave
South Korea hit a record 42.5C on August 2, 2026, marking the country’s highest temperature in over a century as extreme heat impacts regions globally.
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Market Volatility and the AI Bubble Debate: Examining the Tech Pullback
Global markets face uncertainty as a South Korean stock crash and cooling US tech shares fuel fears over the sustainability of massive AI infrastructure investment.
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South Korea Holds Emergency Meeting As 864 Trillion Won Leaves Its Stock Market
South Korean financial authorities held an emergency meeting after the KOSPI index lost 864.5 trillion won in two days, triggering consecutive circuit breakers.
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South Korean Michelin-Starred Restaurateur Faces Jail Over Unapproved Ant Garnish
South Korean prosecutors have requested a one-year prison sentence for a restaurateur who served unapproved ants in desserts for four years.
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South Korea Urges Citizens to Depart Middle East as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
South Korea has advised its citizens to promptly leave the Middle East as hostilities between the US and Iran intensify, impacting regional security and maritime safety.
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Homeplus Appeals Court Decision to Terminate Rehabilitation
Homeplus has filed an appeal against the termination of its rehabilitation proceedings after securing a 200 billion won emergency loan.