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South Korea expresses 'concern' over US immigration raid at Hyundai's Georgia plant

South Korea has expressed “concern and regret” over a major U.S. immigration raid at a sprawling Georgia site where South Korean auto giant Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles

The Independent UK

South Korea trials 4-day weeks and half-days for its stressed-out workers

The East Asian nation known for its grueling work culture is trying to find a better work-life balance for its citizens.

Al Jazeera

KPop Demon Hunters gives a glimpse into K-pop culture in South Korea

Thanks to the runaway global popularity of Netflix’s new animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, cinemas around the world have picked it up and are now screening a sing-along edition.

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Trump Warns Supreme Court Tariff Defeat Could Force US To 'Unwind' EU, Japan, South Korea Trade Deals — 'Our Country Is Going To Suffer So Greatly'

President Donald Trump warned against a Supreme Court ruling that could overturn his administration’s tariff policies, saying that it could prove costly for the United States.

Benzinga

ASML and SK hynix assemble industry-first 'commercial' High-NA EUV system at fab in South Korea

SK hynix is the first memory maker to assemble ASML's High-NA EUV lithography system NXE:5200B at its M16 fab in Icheon to use it for R&D of next-generation process technologies before transitioning to full High-NA-based production later this decade.

Tom’s Hardware

Police arrest South Korean man accused of murdering girlfriend in Tokyo

Park Yongjun, 30, was detained at Haneda airport near Tokyo

The Independent UK

North Korea’s hidden wildlife trade: new research reveals state involvement

North Korea is notorious for its illicit trade in weapons and narcotics. But a new investigation that I conducted with colleagues in the UK and Norway reveals a new concern: the illegal trade in wildlife, including species supposedly protected by North Korea’s own laws.

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South Korean health authorities debunk viral claim linking alcohol to weight loss

A social media post misattributed a supposed weight‑loss benefit to moderate drinking

The Independent UK

Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history

Record temperatures come amid scientists’ warnings that climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events.

Al Jazeera

Japan, South Korea Had Hottest Summer On Record In 2025

Japan and South Korea sweltered this year through the hottest summers since records began, their weather agencies said Monday.

International Business Times

'I Felt Like A Dead Person,' Former Goldman Sachs Banker Said Before Leaving U.S. To Build A Startup In Seoul

Tyger Cho graduated from Stanford University in 2019 with an economics degree and a plan to climb the investment ladder. Yet, four years later, after stints at Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), a startup, and an insurance firm, he moved to South Korea to launch a business for the Korean diaspora, Business…

Benzinga

Shock Recall in Mexico’s 25-Player Roster for September International Friendlies

El Tri will play friendly matches vs. Japan and South Korea.

Sports Illustrated

Gangnam Style star Psy issues apology after arrest over prescription drugs

South Korean rapper is under investigation over allegations he sent a proxy to pick up his prescription drugs

The Independent UK

President Trump reignites 'digital barriers' issue warning that Washington would impose tariffs on countries that 'harm US IT companies' — South Korea concerned it is vulnerable

Trump's threats of tariffs and export controls on digital barriers have got South Korean officials worried.

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The Independent UK

South Korea records over 10 million one-person households – what this means for its ageing population

These numbers are a first for the country and reflect the the country’s low birth and marriage rates

The Guardian - US

Son Heung-min fever mounts in LA’s Koreatown as home debut approaches

On the eve of his home debut, residents of Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood describe a community abuzz over the ex-Premier League star

International Business Times

South Korea's Ex-first Lady Indicted For Bribery

The wife of jailed former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted Friday on charges including bribery, stock-market rigging, and accepting luxury gifts worth more than $50,000, a special prosecution team said.

Al Jazeera

South Korea indicts former first lady for bribery, ex-PM over martial law

Former prime minister and the wife of ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol both indicted on separate charges on the same day.

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The Independent UK

South Korea indicts former first lady Kim Keon Hee on criminal charges

South Korean special prosecutors indict wife of jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol and former prime minister Han Duck Soo on criminal charges

The Independent UK

Trade minister visiting Japan and South Korea to boost economic ties

Douglas Alexander will deliver a speech at the Pacific Future Forum in Tokyo and meet with the Korea trade minister to discuss a free trade agreement.

Geekflare

YouTube’s ‘Hype’ Feature Goes Global to Support Small Creators

YouTube is finally rolling out its new "Hype" feature across the globe. It is now available in 39 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Japan, Korea,

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Hyundai Puts Another $5 Billion Into U.S. Manufacturing

After a summit between the U.S. and South Korea, Hyundai is doubling down on its commitment to the U.S. Plus, Waymo is landing in New York City.

The Independent UK

Another country bans mobile phones in school classrooms

South Korea has become the latest country to restrict the use of smartphones and social media among minors

The Independent UK

Woman seeks compensation from South Korea over her forced adoption to France in 1984

A South Korean woman adopted to France in 1984 without her parents' consent is seeks compensation from South Korea's government

International Business Times UK

Who Is Song Da Eun? BTS Jimin's Rumoured Girlfriend - Age, Instagram And Private Videos That Angered 'Armies'

Song Da-eun, South Korean actress, faces backlash after a deleted TikTok sparked fresh rumours of a romance with BTS's Jimin, angering parts of the ARMY fanbase.

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