South Korea
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Nurse Aide Arrested for Propofol Misuse at Seoul Dermatology Clinic
A Seoul nurse aide was arrested for self-administering propofol retrieved from medical waste, sparking concerns over narcotic management in South Korean clinics.
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KOSPI Plunges 8% as Tech Sell-Off Triggers Market Circuit Breaker
South Korea’s KOSPI index suffered an 8% drop on Tuesday, triggering a market-wide circuit breaker as investors offloaded tech heavyweights despite record profits.
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South Korean President Demands Investigation Into World Cup Exit
President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a government probe into the KFA following South Korea’s early World Cup exit, citing cronyism and administrative failure.
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Global Markets Navigate Late-Cycle Risks as Semiconductor Giants Pivot to AI Infrastructure
Investors are hedging against systemic downturns while South Korea launches a $518 billion semiconductor initiative to secure AI leadership.
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South Korea’s KOSPI Plummets as Tech Rout Triggers Circuit Breakers
South Korea’s KOSPI index plunged over 8% on Friday, triggering circuit breakers as investors reassessed the sustainability of AI-driven semiconductor rallies.
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From Public Apologies to Custody: The Legal Realities of Arrest Warrants
A surge in high-profile legal actions, ranging from celebrity misconduct to international political interference, highlights the evolving enforcement of arrest warrants.
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South Korea’s Kospi index collapses 10% in tech-led rout
South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index experienced its largest daily plunge since March 4, triggering a trading halt as tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix saw double-digit losses.
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Kim Jong Un Vows Nuclear Expansion as Internal Criticism Mounts in Seoul
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced a push to expand the country’s nuclear arsenal to ‘overtake the world,’ while former South Korean officials criticize the Lee Jae Myung administration’s hard-line stance.
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Hwang Hee-chan Leads South Korea to Crucial World Cup Opening Win
South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan played a pivotal role in his team’s 2-1 comeback victory against Czechia in their World Cup Group A opener on June 11, 2026.
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General Motors Expands Premium Reach in South Korea; Chevrolet Secures Competitive Gains in NASCAR
General Motors strengthens its Asian market footprint with a new Cadillac and GMC showroom in Incheon, while Chevrolet continues its competitive dominance on the NASCAR circuit.
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South Korea’s Economic Surge and Military Modernization: A Strategic Crossroads
South Korea records a 24-year GDP growth high while finalizing a $4.2 billion helicopter procurement deal, signaling a pivot toward both economic autonomy and heightened regional security readiness.
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Institutional Crypto Pivot: Brokerages Bet on Infrastructure as Retail Demand Stagnates
As Bitcoin liquidity tightens, major financial institutions are pivoting toward long-term digital asset infrastructure, signaling a shift from retail-driven speculation to institutional-grade integration.
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Park Eun-bin’s ‘The WONDERfools’ and President Lee Jae-myung’s Housing Reform: A Dual Snapshot of South Korea
South Korea’s cultural influence continues to surge with the release of the Netflix series ‘The WONDERfools,’ while at the policy level, President Lee Jae-myung initiates a crackdown on apartment maintenance fee corruption.
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Nationwide Developments: Belgian Prison Crisis and South Korean Weather Alert
A surge of industrial action hits Belgium’s prison system amid severe overcrowding, while South Korea braces for significant nationwide spring rainfall and potential hail.
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Zeekr Debuts in Seoul as Revamped 009 Targets Global Luxury Market
Zeekr has officially launched its South Korean operations in Seoul while announcing a May 19 release for its revamped 009 MPV featuring 900-volt architecture.