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BTS Faces 49 Rivals for a Third K-MUSIC Crown: What ARMY Needs to Know Before the Sept. 24 KM Chart Vote

BTS' "SWIM" is up against 49 songs for KM Chart's September K-MUSIC title. Voting closes Sept. 24 — see what's confirmed and what changed.

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‘We can’t stop for a second’: the centre tracking South Korea’s stalkers in real time

Since June, an app has allowed survivors, who are overwhelmingly women, to see exactly where their stalker is

The Guardian - AU

Seoul spy agency unveils potential new heir to North Korea’s Kim Jong-un

A South Korean spy agency on Thursday revealed that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could have a child born before his chosen successor, daughter Kim Ju Ae, which raises questions about succession. Information about the Kim dynasty is scarce and often difficult to verify.

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Best Korean Dermatology Clinic: Why Singaporeans Choose Vands Clinic in Seoul

Singaporeans increasingly choose VandS Clinic Seoul, rated among the best Korean dermatology clinics for English support and fair pricing

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'They have no position': China's note lands mid-speech; Philippines defence chief fires back on stage

NEW DELHI: Philippines defence secretary Gilberto C Teodoro publicly rebuked China at a defence forum in Seoul after a note outlining Beijing's position on the South China Sea arbitration was handed to him while he was speaking.

The Times of India

K-Pop Star Miyeon Faces Complaint Over Health Video Showing 'Specialised Hospital' and Medical Procedures

i-dle star Miyeon faces a complaint over a health video showing a sedated gastroscopy and 'specialised hospital' signage as Seoul authorities review the footage.

International Business Times UK

‘China needs to learn some decency’: Philippine Defence Chief publicly shames China's note to him while he was speaking during Seoul forum. Watch

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro publicly criticised China after a note outlining Beijing’s position on the South China Sea arbitration was handed to him during his speech at the Seoul Defence Dialogue. Teodoro called the move disrespectful and accused China of coercion, bullying and aggression.

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Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Asian shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers

The Independent UK

South Korea considering Strait of Hormuz military deployment amid US pressure

Seoul says military deployment an option but ‘nothing decided’ yet

The Independent UK

South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure

Seoul reportedly seeking parliamentary approval to send military assets to Middle East but president’s office plays down claims

The Guardian - UK

Iran-US war latest: Vance says ‘sometimes things happen’ after US accused of killing five in wedding strike

Vice president rejects characterisation of Iran conflict as a ‘war’ and claims that major combat operations only lasted ‘about six weeks’

The Independent UK

Trump says Iran war is 'small potatoes', Israel strikes southern Lebanon

President Donald Trump on Friday said the Iran war was "small potatoes" for the US, a day after Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn't describe the conflict as a war. In Lebanon, an Israeli strike killed two people in the south, state media reported. Read about the day’s events…

France 24

India eye maiden Davis Cup title after six-decade wait, face South Korea in Seoul

India will compete against South Korea in the Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers. This tie offers a chance to reach the prestigious Final 8 in Bologna. The team aims to end a long wait for its first Davis Cup championship. Sumit Nagal and Yuki Bhambri lead the Indian squad for this…

The Economic Times

US-North Korea summit appears to be 'possible at any time,' Seoul spy agency says

Trump met Kim three times during his first term, once declaring they were "in love," in high-profile summits aimed at securing a denuclearisation deal, but no tangible progress was made.

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Nepal declines foreign rescue help, South Korea says it is 'negotiating'

Nepal has declined foreign assistance for flood rescue operations. Security agencies are managing the search and rescue efforts effectively. Several countries offered help after hundreds of foreign nationals went missing. South Korea will continue negotiations regarding rescue team acceptance. Humanitarian aid of one million dollars has been pledged by Seoul.

The Independent UK

US, South Korea and Japan to hold trilateral drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on US

Seoul says South Korea, the U.S. and Japan will go ahead with a trilateral military drill next month to better deal with North Korean nuclear threats

The Conversation

Many cities buried urban streams. Here’s how to bring them back

As many cities developed, streams that once flowed on the surface were buried underground to make way for growing infrastructure. However, as heavier rainfall, extreme weather and aging infrastructure place growing pressure on cities, these buried streams could become part of the solution.

The Times of India

In 1978, Seoul began dumping its rubbish on a river island; 15 years and 92 million cubic metres of waste later, two 98-metre garbage mountains were sealed beneath five ecological parks

Nanjido island became Seoul's primary landfill for fifteen years, accumulating vast amounts of waste. This site, once a notorious eyesore, was later transformed into public parks. Impermeable barriers and gas wells were installed to manage pollution and extract energy. Vegetation surveys revealed exotic species dominating the landfill slopes after capping.…

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Train to Busan ten years on: zombie thriller that propelled the rise of Korean cinema

Ten years ago, a divorced father and his young daughter boarded a high-speed train from Seoul to Busan. But before they reached their destination, most of South Korea had been overrun by zombies.

Euronews

South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war

The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.

The Economic Times

Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North

South Korea's Woljeong-ri station project symbolizes peace hopes amid complex inter-Korean relations. President Lee Jae Myung's dovish approach faces hurdles from US actions and North Korea's provocations. Pyongyang ignores Seoul's overtures and labels South Korea its most hostile enemy. The rail project, stalled previously, now inspires skepticism among local residents.…

The Times of India

Seoul's Arctic shipping test with Russia angers Europe seeking to isolate Moscow

South Korea is set to test a new shipping route for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by global warming can be commercially viable. The voyage has drawn concern from Western allies because it requires coordination with Russia.

The Economic Times

North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end

In the wake of North Korea's missile launch, South Korea expressed strong condemnation and heightened its military readiness during collaborative exercises. Kim Yo Jong had vocally opposed these drills conducted in conjunction with the U.S. The missiles, believed to be short-range ballistic systems, covered about 300 kilometers over the sea,…

Benzinga

Samsung Tumbled Nearly 8% in Seoul Even as AI Demand Drives Chip Prices Up To 15%

Samsung Electronics raised prices for some advanced chipmaking services by up to 15% for new orders, as surging AI demand fills key production lines and pushes customers toward alternatives to capacity-constrained Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM).

The Independent UK

North Korea dismisses Trump’s bid to woo Kim Jong Un at the expense of longstanding US ally

Trump and Kim met three times from 2018-2019 but their high-stakes diplomacy eventually fell apart

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