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Sth Korea boycott would be 'devastating' for Asian Cup

Women's Asian Cup boss Sarah Walsh expects a resolution to South Korea's player boycott threat, saying their withdrawal would be devastating.

AAP

South Korea apologises for Cambodian worker’s death in freezing greenhouse dorm

Labour ministry vows to reinforce protections for foreign workers to prevent such tragedies

The Independent UK

South Korea launches investigation into church over election interference allegations

Controversial church founder Lee Man Hee is accused of pressuring members to join People Power Party of ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent UK

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Rocket Lab launches Korean disaster-monitoring satellite after long delay

Rocket Lab launched a South Korean disaster-monitoring satellite from New Zealand on Thursday (Jan. 29), about six weeks later than originally planned.

Space

Why Rice Is Still a Powerful Skincare Ingredient

There are few skin care items which still hold a powerful yet the most skincare in the market. Glass skin has been trending on the internet for years. With the rising hype of using Korean skincare, rice has become one of the most trusted and good skin care items. Now…

Times Life

South Korea’s ‘world-first’ AI laws face pushback amid bid to become leading tech power

The laws have been criticised by tech startups, which say they go too far, and civil society groups, which say they don’t go far enough

The Guardian - AU

Bulletin world briefing: US reveals condition for Ukraine’s security and South Korea’s ex-first lady jailed

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. US ‘will give Ukraine security guarantees’ – but on one condition The terrible reality of Iran’s deadly protest crackdown emerges Former first lady of South Korea jailed over bribery scandal Major airports requiring health checks amid Nipah virus…

The Independent UK

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Chanel to prison: South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee jailed for 20 months

Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee received a 20-month prison sentence. The court found she accepted luxury gifts, including a Chanel bag and diamond necklace, for political influence. This conviction highlights South Korea's strict stance on corruption involving those near power. The case has sparked debate about accountability…

The Times of India

Upper age limits for clubs are common in South Korea. Now Japan is following suit

The chain claims it merely wants its patrons’ preferences to match its boisterous atmosphere, but the move has sparked controversy.

Euronews

This Country's Stock Market Was the World's Top Performer in 2025

This country's stock market beat the brakes off the U.S. when it came to performance in 2025, delivering a return of nearly 100%.

MarketBeat

South Korea's Kim Keon-hee: From Art Advocate to Prison Sentence in Corruption Trial

Explore the dramatic fall of former South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee, sentenced to 20 months for corruption.

International Business Times UK

After Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee gets 20 months in jail

South Korea's former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, has been convicted of corruption and sentenced to 20 months in prison. The court cleared her of stock manipulation charges, but found her guilty of accepting bribes, including luxury gifts. This sentencing follows a series of scandals that have impacted her husband's…

The Times of India

South Korea’s former first lady jailed for 20 months for accepting bribes

Kim Keon Hee, 52, jailed for bribery just weeks after husband Yoon Suk Yeol imprisoned

The Independent UK

Zotac warns component shortages threaten the 'very survival' of GPU manufacturers and distributors — message to Korean customers suggests that the worst could be yet to come

Zotac Korea has expressed concerns about the current market situation for graphics cards and how the shortage poses a threat to the survival of graphics card manufacturers and distributors across the industry.

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Trump Slaps New 25% Tariffs On South Korean Cars

Today's EV news: Trump drops a tariff bomb, Jaguar is sticking to its electric-only strategy and EV charging companies notch a big win.

The Times of India

4B movement: The 'four nos' that scared patriarchy — Is India ready?

“You are characterless.”

The Guardian - UK

Two Women Living Together by Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo review – the Korean bestseller about platonic partnership

A quietly revolutionary account of cohabiting captured a nation’s heart – but what does it mean for the rest of the world?

Euronews

Trump threatens South Korea with tariff hike over investment delay

The US president said the tariffs paid on South Korean exports into America would rise from 15% to 25%, criticising the country for not making progress on a trade deal reached by the two nations last year.

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The Independent UK

South Korea says North Korea launched an unidentified projectile toward the sea

South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile toward the sea

The Independent UK

Trump raises US tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% and blames ally for trade deal delay

Trump blames South Korea’s national assembly for not ratifying deal he reached with President Lee Jae Myung in July

The Guardian - AU

Trump says he will impose new tariffs on South Korea as he criticises delays in trade deal

US president says tariffs on automobiles, lumber and pharmaceuticals will rise to 25%, accusing Seoul of not living up to a trade deal struck last year

Latin Times

Claudia Sheinbaum Steps Into the BTS Frenzy, Asks South Korea for More Concerts After Sellouts and High Ticket Prices in México

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that she has formally sent a letter to South Korea's president asking for additional concert dates from global K-pop sensation BTS after ticket demand in Mexico far outpaced supply.

The Guardian - UK

Still trying desperately to cling on to your youth? Watch out: you could be a Young 40

Millennials in South Korea are being mocked for trying too hard to follow fashion. It’s far better to accept the march of time, writes Emma Beddington

The Conversation

With KPop Demon Hunters, Korean women hold the sword, the microphone — and possibly an Oscar

When I was a child in South Korea, the New Year often began with a familiar song: “Kkachi Kkachi Seollal.” Seollal refers to the Lunar New Year, one of Korea’s most important family holidays, and kkachi means “magpie,” a bird associated with good fortune and joyful beginnings.

The Guardian - AU

Pentagon to reduce its role in deterrence of North Korea

US policy document suggests South Korea take primary responsibility, as Pentagon prioritises defending US homeland

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