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Jinny Lu, the South Korean dog rescued from the meat trade, wins world’s ugliest dog crown after four attempts

Jinny Lu, a once-overlooked pug rescued from South Korea, took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog in a competition that values uniqueness and highlights the importance of adopting pets in need. Having previously placed second, her triumphant win showcases that a dog's worth transcends mere appearances. This event not…

The Economic Times

World’s Ugliest Dog contest crowns its 2026 winner

Jinny Lu, a rescued pug originally from South Korea, has won the 50th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Santa Rosa, California.

Euronews

South Korean military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers violated boundary line

Seoul said last week’s violation of demarcation line was year’s first

The Independent UK

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End of an era? South Korea’s sun sets in the Premier League but Japan rise

After the glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, there is a real prospect of the new Premier League season being Korean-free for the first time since 2005

The Guardian - UK

‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails North Korea-Russia ties in message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea has provided troops and weapons to…

The Times of India

North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties, state media reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed pride in strong ties with Russia. He stated this after providing military support for Moscow's war in Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin described relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership. Ukraine recently accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles in an attack. Kyiv also…

The Economic Times

South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.

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South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of a peace treaty.

France 24

South Korea’s leader calls for end to conflict with North Korea and pursuing ‘peaceful coexistence’

Korean War of 1950-53 was stopped by a ceasefire and not a peace treaty

The Independent UK

Samsung CEO: "Korea cool" isn't reason for Galaxy Z Fold 8's success

TM Roh, CEO Samsung Electronics, explains the company's continuing rise

'Begin discussions': South Korea's Lee Jae Myung calls for talks with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks peace talks to formally end the Korean War. He also wants to discuss North Korea's nuclear capabilities and reduce regional tensions. This proposal comes as North Korea strengthens its military ties with Russia. Annual US-South Korean military exercises are scheduled to begin soon.…

The Times of India

South Korea's Kospi Is Back In A Bull Market. But Analysts Wonder If The Run Is Sustainable.

Kospi's comeback is being powered by renewed confidence in AI and memory chips. However, investors can expect more volatility.

International Business Times

Asian refiners buy more US crude as Hormuz remains blocked

Asian refiners are buying U.S. crude amid Strait of Hormuz shipping concerns. South Korea's GS Caltex secured two million barrels of Mars crude for November. Japan's Cosmo Energy and Eneos Corp also purchased Mars and WTI crude. Taiwan's CPC Corp bought WTI and West African crude through a tender. India's…

The Economic Times

The Week Ahead (Aug. 17-23): U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Canadian Goods

Ecuador’s president makes a state visit to China; the Chengdu Auto Show features nearly 120 auto brands

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Trump-Pardoned Rapper NBA YoungBoy Moved to South Korea and Declared 'Never in My Life' Will He Return

NBA YoungBoy has revealed he is now living in South Korea and vows he will 'never' return to the US, as he speaks about a serious heart condition and looming retirement.

The Conversation

How Imperial Japan turned to the sardine to help build a war machine

Empires have risen and fallen in their pursuit of precious resources such as oil, gold, tea or spices. But in the first half of the 20th century, an increasingly assertive Imperial Japan relied on a fishier form of wealth to build its military and industrial base: the sardine.

Euronews

South Korea’s Incheon airport becomes busiest in the world for international traffic

The airport handled 38.39 million international passengers in the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary data from the Airports Council International (ACI).

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Man suddenly gets a message from the South Korean military. Except he’s a United States citizen and then learns he has 48 hours to leave the country

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Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?

North Korea criticizes Japan's military expansion and its alliances with the United States and South Korea. This rhetoric coincides with an unusual silence regarding Pyongyang's recent missile launches. Analysts suggest North Korea aims to frame Northeast Asia as a contest between rival blocs. The country seeks stronger backing from China…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan’s yen intervention puts BOJ in spotlight over rate hike path

Japan’s coordinated yen-buying intervention with the U.S. and South Korea has heightened expectations of faster Bank of Japan rate hikes. Markets now price a 76% chance of a September hike, up sharply from 24%. With the yen weakening after initial gains, policymakers face pressure to tighten policy and reinforce currency…

The Independent UK

North Korea threatens to exercise self-defense as it slams US-South Korea military drills

North Korea has threatened to exercise its right to self-defense in a statement that slammed the upcoming U.S.-South Korean military drills as a war rehearsal that would be more provocative than last year

The Economic Times

In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity record

South Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare access and improved cardiovascular health. Decades of consistent, cumulative improvements have led to this remarkable demographic shift. These factors have created an environment where maintaining health is the easiest…

Fashion Times

BLACKPINK Marks 10th Anniversary With Korean Heritage Collection Inspired by an Empress's Robe

BLACKPINK marks its 10th anniversary with a seven-piece MU Heritage Collection inspired by Korean museum holdings, including an empress's ceremonial-robe pattern.

The Independent UK

Heathrow overtaken as world’s busiest airport

South Korea’s Incheon Airport’s surge in popularity is partly due to the US-Iran conflict

The Independent UK

Trump-pardoned rapper reveals he’s leaving the US permanently

Rapper was pardoned by Donald Trump last year after a number of run-ins with the law

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