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Meet the 'Sold Out on You' Cast: What to Know About the Stars of the Netflix K-Drama

Netflix's latest hit Korean rom-com features a 'KPop Demon Hunters' star in live-action.

Marie Claire

This AI neck band lets you have ‘silent conversations’ without saying anything — South Korean researchers say camera-equipped wearable uses a ‘movement map’ on the neck to restore ‘lost voices’ with surprising accuracy

A rather ingenious use of AI has emerged from a research lab at the Pohang University of Science and Technology.

TechRadar

The Rise of K-Aesthetics: Korea’s Regenerative Approach to Injectables Arrives in the UK

The new frontier of tweakments

Marie Claire

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K-pop tycoon behind BTS avoids arrest in South Korean investor fraud probe

Bang Si-Hyuk is facing a high-profile investigation and is barred from leaving the country

The Independent UK

Oil prices reach $105 as Iran and US tighten grip on Strait of Hormuz

Stocks in South Korea, China and Hong Kong fell, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures advanced

The Independent UK

How a simple consumer data breach spiralled into a national security crisis in US-South Korea relations

Washington’s focus on online retailer Coupang has led to accusations that the Trump administration is tying issues of national security to domestic corporate matters

The Guardian - AU

We handed out Korean face masks to the w&h team, and they've 'never experienced anything like it'

The industry loves them, makeup artists swear by them - and now these powerful treatments have wowed our editors

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Beef Season 2 Is Messy In All The Right Ways, But I'm Also Thinking About Its Take On Racial Identity

Beef offers some food for thought.

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Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC Battle for AI Chip Supremacy in Asia as 2026 Race Intensifies

As artificial intelligence demand drives the global semiconductor industry toward a trillion-dollar scale in 2026, three Asian powerhouses — Taiwan's TSMC, South Korea's Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix — are locked in a high-stakes contest that will largely determine who controls the critical infrastructure powering the AI revolution.

International Business Times

Samsung employees protest and threaten strike, demanding share of profits amid AI boom

Record profits but angry workers: thousands of Samsung workers threatening strike over bonus dispute.

Euronews

KOSME strengthens India entry strategy through strategic partnership with MIDC

This strategic MoU aims to facilitate Korean SMEs' entry and expansion into India, focusing on investment, human capital, and technology collaboration. The agreement is set to accelerate Korean SME growth in India's key industrial hub.

The Economic Times

Samsung faces mass strike threat as workers demand share of AI profits

Union officials claimed approximately 40,000 members participated in a protest

The Independent UK

Mid-air selfie stunt: S Korea pilot fined $59K for 2021 fighter jet collision

A South Korean fighter pilot must pay 88 million won in damages after a mid-air collision. The incident occurred in 2021 when the pilot attempted to film his final sortie. He maneuvered dangerously close to another jet while trying to improve camera shots. The collision caused significant damage but no…

The Times of India

Pilot’s mid-flight selfie blamed for South Korean fighter jet collision

Pilots escaped incident without injury but collision cost £440,000 in repairs

The Independent UK

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Japanese police arrest a South Korean for allegedly obstructing Yasukuni Shrine festival

A South Korean national has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly obstructing a spring festival at Yasukuni Shrine

PC Gamer

'We have no choice but to impose a severe punishment': Ex Samsung researcher sentenced to 7 years in prison for leaking DRAM tech to a Chinese competitor

The semiconductor process tech was reportedly deemed 'a core national technology' of South Korea.

The Times of India

Top 10 countries with the highest IQ in the world: South Korea, China, Japan and others lead global rankings

Global IQ rankings often get a lot of attention because they try to compare average cognitive test scores across different countries. The 2026 dataset shows some clear shifts in a few nations, with certain countries improving while others have dipped slightly compared to last year. South Korea, China, and Japan…

The Times of India

Johnny Somali’s appeal backfires as he remains in brutal South Korea detention center

Streamer Johnny Somali's appeal against his six-month sentence in South Korea has backfired, extending his detention in harsh conditions. Facing a new trial that could last over a year, he remains in a cramped cell with limited amenities. This prolonged legal battle highlights the difficulties faced by the streamer following…

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Life as a South Korean Mum in Chennai: How India Became Her Second Home

India’s enthusiasm for South Korean culture has been widely visible in recent years, from the popularity of K-pop groups like BTS to the growing obsession with K-dramas. What is less often discussed, however, is the parallel story—South Koreans building lives and communities in India and forming their own cultural bridge…

International Business Times

POSCO Holdings Stock Jumps 8% on Low-Carbon Project Approval and Technical Breakout

POSCO Holdings Inc. shares surged more than 8% Tuesday on the Korea Exchange, closing at 421,500 won after gaining 32,000 won, as investors cheered approval for a major low-carbon iron plant in Western Australia and positive technical signals ahead of the company's upcoming first-quarter 2026 earnings and business plan presentation.

The Conversation

Heritage is created, not inherited – as Korean pop culture shows

The word “heritage” generally calls to mind the distant past. Ancient buildings, historic objects or traditions passed down over generations. “Heritage” feels old by definition, but it’s not simply something we inherit. It is something we actively make. What matters is not age but the decision to preserve, display and…

Euronews

The Iran war's biggest 'losers' are now 2026's top-performing markets

The stock markets that were supposed to pay the highest price for the Iran war are now the ones leading the 2026 league table, and the rebound from March's Hormuz panic has been one of the most aggressive relief rallies in years.

Euronews

BTS agency chairman Bang Si-Hyuk faces arrest over alleged fraud scheme

South Korean police are seeking to arrest Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk over alleged investor fraud tied to the company’s IPO, in a case that could impact the K-pop giant as BTS resumes touring.

The Independent UK

South Korean wolf’s escape inspires bread, billboards, and a crypto coin

The two-year-old wolf, who was recaptured last week, is recovering under veterinary care after losing around 4kg

The Guardian - UK

US ‘restricts intelligence sharing with South Korea’ after minister identified suspected nuclear site

Washington reportedly limits satellite data after minister spoke publicly about suspected facility in North Korea

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