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Korean funeral services company lost $33 million of its customers' money over a bad crypto bet — firm was secretly investing client funds into leveraged crypto ETFs

Bumo Sarang, a funeral services company in Korea, lost $33 million after it invested $40 million of its own customers' money into a leveraged crypto ETF. These funds were meant for prepaid funeral services, but the company exploited loopholes to siphon them into creative investments. Unfortunately, almost half of the…

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Xi Jinping set to visit North Korea and ‘act as mediator between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un’, South Korea says

Chinese president is reportedly travelling to neighbouring country after back-to-back meetings with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Daniel Dae Kim savors South Korea's food scene in CNN Original Series K-Everything

HONG KONG, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Korean barbecue might have put Korean food on the map, but it's only one aspect of the country's richly diverse cuisine. In this episode of CNN Original Series K-Everything, host and executive producer, Daniel Dae Kim explores the meteoric rise of Korean food,…

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LG ELECTRONICS BRINGS KOREA'S HOUSEWARMING CULTURE TO SOUTHEAST ASIA

SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) today announced the launch of "Housewarming by LG", a regional experiential marketing campaign designed to bring Korea's signature housewarming culture to Southeast Asian consumers. The campaign kicked off on May 19 at Another Saigon, a brand experience venue in Ho Chi…

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Samsung narrowly avoids 18-day chip strike after last-minute wage deal with 48,000-worker union — tentative deal, subject to workers' vote, suspends billions of dollars worth of potential losses

Samsung Electronics has temporarily avoided a major 18-day strike at its South Korean semiconductor operations after reaching a tentative wage agreement with its 48,000-member union.

Tom’s Hardware

South Korea: cubism opens new Centre Pompidou outpost in Seoul

Through the French museum’s “Constellation” programme, works will be loaned to Seoul for four years, matching its deal with the Hanwha Cultural Foundation and giving the Pompidou Centre a new chance to grow internationally.

Euronews

India won't tolerate any form of nuclear blackmail: Rajnath Singh in Seoul

The pacts were firmed up following Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's wide-ranging talks in Seoul with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back.

The Economic Times

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North Korean soccer team beats South Korean hosts in rare match between divided countries

Drenched in rain, hundreds of South Koreans have cheered the North Korean visitors during a rare soccer match between the divided countries as Pyongyang-based Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated host Suwon 2-1 against the backdrop of political tensions

The Independent UK

North Korean women’s football team secures historic victory in South Korea amid political tensions

A North Korean football team faced a South Korean outfit on Wednesday in a rare match between sides from the two divided nations

The Independent UK

Starmer apologises for ‘slip of the tongue’ in announcing deal with North Korea

The Prime Minister told MPs he ‘inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea’.

Evening Standard

India, South Korea sign pact in key areas of defence cooperation

India and South Korea have strengthened their defence ties. MoUs were signed in key areas like defence cyber, training, and UN peacekeeping cooperation. Defence Ministers Rajnath Singh and Ahn Gyu-back held extensive discussions in Seoul. They reviewed existing cooperation and explored expansion in industry, maritime security, and emerging technologies. Both…

The Economic Times

Don’t be scared of acid exfoliants – they can be gentler and better than scrubs

The influence of South Korea’s wildly popular milky toners – which focus on hydration and skin barrier protection – can be seen in a new crop of exfoliants

The Guardian - UK

AI boom: Global stock market order shuffles as Taiwan, South Korea overtake Western giants

Asian markets are making waves. South Korea's Kospi and Taiwan's stock market have surged, driven by the AI boom. These markets are now outperforming many Western exchanges. Investors are watching closely as capital shifts towards these AI-focused economies. This new global stock market order presents exciting opportunities and potential risks.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Hong Kong IPO boom draws rising interest from overseas companies

Hong Kong's stock market is seeing more foreign companies file for listings. Firms from countries like Indonesia and South Korea are exploring fundraising. This trend signals a shift, making Hong Kong a broader international hub. High-profile deals are expected to boost its appeal. Global firms are increasingly looking to Asia…

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Samsung union says to embark on 48,000-strong strike on Thursday after impasse on bonuses

Samsung Electronics workers plan a major strike on Thursday. Talks over bonus payments have stalled. This action could disrupt South Korea's economy and global chip supplies. Discussions resumed with government mediation. Samsung cites unacceptable union demands. The strike involves 48,000 workers, 38% of its domestic workforce. This could affect economic…

France 24

South Korean labour minister to mediate talks as Samsung faces strike threat

South Korea's labour minister will personally mediate talks between ‌Samsung ⁠Electronics and ‌its South Korean ⁠union, the ministry announced Thursday after the union threatened a strike following the collapse of talks on bonus payouts.

AAP

Samsung strike to disrupt supply of semiconductors

Nearly 50,000 Samsung workers in South Korea are poised to walk off the job for a ‌long strike that threatens to disrupt the global supply of semiconductors.

Bangkok Post

Ballet kicks off Korea Season 2026

The Korean Cultural Center presents GAT, a creative ballet, at Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre, 7th floor of Siam Square One, Rama I Road, on Saturday at 6pm.

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The Economic Times

You have been eating plastic for years; this fermented Korean food might finally help you fight back

South Korea kimchi research benefits: Scientists have discovered a special bacterium in kimchi. This tiny microbe can attach to nanoplastics inside the human intestine. It then helps the body remove these plastic particles through waste. This finding offers a new biological approach to tackle plastic pollution's impact on public health.

The Independent UK

Starbucks Korea dismisses CEO over controversial campaign

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Starbucks Korea fires CEO after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks fury over dictatorship-era massacre

President Lee Jae Myung condemns ad campaign as ‘bottom-feeding behaviour from these low-class peddlers’

France 24

Elon Musk loses his court battle against Sam Altman's OpenAI, but vows to keep fighting

A California court ruled on Monday that Elon Musk has waited too long to file a lawsuit against OpenAI's leadership accusing them of misleading the public about their plans to transform the once charity into a for-profit entity. Also in the business news this Tuesday, Standard Chartered cuts thousands of…

The Economic Times

Gravity-defying Korean stock boom sparks wild Rolex, Bentley luxury shopping spree

South Korea's Kospi market surge has fueled a luxury goods boom, with teenagers and young adults leading the spending spree. Pent-up consumer desire, coupled with limited real estate and overseas travel options, is driving this trend. However, concerns remain about potential consumption contraction if the market declines.

AAP

S.Korea and Japan pledge stronger energy, security ties

Energy disruptions from the Iran war have been top of the agenda for Japan and South Korean leaders who agreed to work more closely to stabilise fuel supplies.

The Independent UK

Japanese prime minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are set to hold their fourth meeting in about six months

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