South Korea
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Busan Fights Price Gouging Ahead of BTS Concert as ‘Arirang’ Album Nears Release
Busan city officials are implementing strict measures, including a QR-based reporting system and joint inspections, to combat soaring accommodation prices ahead of the highly anticipated BTS concert in June. This comes as the global sensation prepares to release their new…
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Solo Leveling Artist Jin Takes Hiatus for Military Service, New Talent Steps In Before Season 3
Fans of the global phenomenon ‘Solo Leveling’ are adjusting to a significant artistic transition as artist Jin announces a hiatus for mandatory military service. While a new talent from REDICE Studio prepares to take the reins, the series’ continuity remains…
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South Korea Mourns Ahn Sung-ki: A Cinematic Icon’s Final Farewell
South Korea bids a solemn farewell to beloved actor Ahn Sung-ki, a towering figure in the nation’s cinema for over six decades, at a poignant funeral ceremony in Seoul. Tributes poured in from across the film industry and beyond for…
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Ahn Sung-ki, ‘The Nation’s Actor,’ Dies at 74 After Illustrious 60-Year Career
South Korean cinema mourns the loss of Ahn Sung-ki, ‘The Nation’s Actor,’ who passed away at 74 after a long battle with blood cancer, leaving behind an unparalleled 60-year legacy and five Grand Bell Awards.
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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Ahead of South Korea-China Summit, Escalating Regional Tensions
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters, hours before South Korea’s president departed for China, raising regional tensions amidst Pyongyang’s ongoing weapons development and a complex geopolitical landscape.
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North Korea’s Ballistic Barrage: Strategic Signal Amidst Shifting Geopolitics
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles ahead of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to China, signaling a complex message amidst regional and global geopolitical shifts, including a recent U.S. operation in Venezuela.
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South Korea and Russia Seek to Strengthen Ties Amid Global Changes
South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung signals potential for improved ties with Russia amidst global political shifts.
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South Korea Delivers Life Sentence in Landmark Digital Sex-Crime Case
In a precedent-setting verdict, South Korea sentenced Kim Nok-wan to life in prison for orchestrating an online sexual exploitation ring that victimized over 260 individuals, many of them minors. The case marks the country’s largest cyber sexual crime prosecution, spotlighting…
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Otto Addo Steers Injury-Hit Ghana Towards High-Stakes Test Against South Korea
Ghana coach Otto Addo faces a tough challenge as the Black Stars, hampered by injuries and last-minute squad changes, prepare to take on a formidable South Korea in a crucial international friendly. Addo’s strategic approach, focus on defensive resilience, and…
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Hyundai’s $86 Billion Bet: How Trade Shifts and Global Tensions Are Remaking South Korea’s Auto Industry
Hyundai Motor Group’s historic $86 billion domestic investment, triggered by a new US–South Korea trade accord, is reshaping the country’s auto sector, driving innovation in AI and EVs, and highlighting challenges from labor and global supply chains.
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APEC 2025: Trump’s South Korea Visit Highlights Trade, Diplomacy, and Symbolic Honors
During the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, President Donald Trump’s visit underscored pivotal trade negotiations, diplomatic encounters, and symbolic gestures, including receiving South Korea’s highest honor and a replica of the ancient Silla gold crown.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Meet Global Tech Leaders at APEC Summit in South Korea
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in South Korea, aiming to advance AI and foster collaboration with global and Korean tech leaders amid ongoing trade tensions.
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Trump-Xi South Korea Meeting: Trade Tensions and Rare Earths
Despite escalating trade tensions and threats of tariffs, the planned meeting between President Trump and President Xi in South Korea remains on track, with rare earth export controls and global supply chains at the center of negotiations.
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Son Heung-Min’s Remarkable Journey: From Tottenham to MLS Stardom
Son Heung-Min continues to shine on the global soccer stage, from his MLS debut to his ongoing national team successes and his refusal to succumb to lucrative Saudi offers.
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Massive ICE Raid at Hyundai Plant in Georgia Sparks International Tensions
A historic ICE raid at Hyundai’s Georgia plant detained 475 workers, raising diplomatic concerns between the U.S. and South Korea over labor practices and immigrant rights.