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South Korea to invest nearly $1.2 trillion in chips, AI data centres

SEOUL - South Korea will invest nearly US$1.2 trillion -- equivalent to more than two-thirds of its GDP -- in a new chip-building hub and AI data centres over several years, as it seeks to profit from soaring demand while developing previously neglected regions.

Bangkok Post

South Korea president apologises after World Cup group-stage exit

SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung condemned the country's premature World Cup exit on Sunday, pointing the finger at "incompetent people" and apologising to the nation.

Bangkok Post

South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties

South Korea and Japan are strengthening security ties, reaffirming their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. Defence ministers agreed to revive joint search-and-rescue drills and enhance cooperation with the US against North Korea's nuclear ambitions and its growing military links with Russia. This marks a significant step in bilateral relations,…

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South Korea scrambles fighter jets as Chinese, Russian warplanes enter air defence zone

South Korea deployed fighter jets on Saturday after over 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered its air defence identification zone (ADIZ), prompting the military to take precautionary measures amid heightened regional tensions, Seoul said.

The Times of India

Samsung Eyes $648 Billion Mega Investment to Supercharge South Korea's AI and Chip Ambitions

Samsung plans to invest 1,000 trillion won in South Korea over the next decade, focusing on AI and semiconductor manufacturing, aiming to boost regional development beyond Seoul.

International Business Times UK

South Korea’s former first lady sent to prison for taking luxury gifts as bribes

Seoul court says Kim Keon Hee ‘received without any hesitation those bribes which ordinary people would hardly encounter during their lives’

The Independent UK

Former South Korean first lady given 7-year jail term for bribery

SEOUL - South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced on Friday to seven years in jail ⁠for receiving bribes, after a court found her guilty of accepting luxury items such as jewellery and a Dior handbag in exchange for political favours.

Bangkok Post

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South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’

All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence minister

The Guardian - AU

Hyundai Motor workers back strike for big bonuses

SEOUL - Workers at the South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor have voted to approve strike action after wage talks stalled, as employees in multiple sectors press for better labour conditions.

Bangkok Post

Jaishankar, South Korean FM discuss deepening strategic partnership in Seoul

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul to bolster bilateral ties, with discussions focusing on trade, investment, finance and cooperation across various sectors including defence, technology and clean energy.

The Economic Times

South Korea's military says detains North Korean soldier near border

SEOUL — South Korea's military detained ⁠a North Korean soldier near ‌the central section of the inter-Korean border ⁠on Tuesday night, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

‘Black Tuesday’ in South Korea Is a Geopolitical Warning for an Overheated Wall Street

The dramatic 10% collapse of South Korea’s Kospi Index and the resulting slide on Wall Street cannot be understood through overvalued AI charts alone. Here's what's actually going on.

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CPHI/ Hi Korea 2026 Opens Pre-Registration: Korea's Hub for Pharma, Biopharma, and Health Innovation

SEOUL, South Korea, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets Korea has officially opened pre-registration for CPHI/ Hi Korea 2026, taking place at COEX, Seoul, from August 25 to 27. Pre-registered visitors enjoy complimentary entries. This year marks the largest edition to date, expanding across COEX Halls C, E and…

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MediThinQ and Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, Inc. Announce Strategic Global Distribution Agreement to Redefine Microsurgery with the SHIYA 3D Visualization Platform

SEOUL, South Korea, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MediThinQ, a South Korea-based innovator in surgical visualization technologies, has entered into an exclusive multi-year distribution agreement with Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, Inc. ("Synovis MCA"), a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) and trusted leader in microsurgical devices and solutions, to commercialize…

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Hyundai Card Reopens Korea's Kimchi Bond Market, Expands Funding Portfolio with Dual-Currency USD-CNY Issuance

SEOUL, South Korea, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As financial market volatility continues to rise, Korean credit card companies are rethinking how to raise funds. Unlike banks, specialty finance companies in Korea do not take deposits and have traditionally relied heavily on bond issuance for funding. But with interest rate…

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PROCOMER: Costa Rica strengthens its focus on Asia with value-added food products in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Costa Rica continues to strengthen its presence in Asia and expand opportunities for its export sector in high-value markets. From June 9 to 12, four Costa Rican companies participated in Seoul Food & Hotel 2026, one of Asia's leading trade platforms for…

The Independent UK

Is this the most stylish place to stay in Seoul?

HOTELS: A Better Place in Sindang is one of the city’s newest hotels – and by far one of its most design-forward, says Hayley Spencer

Euronews

Humanoid robots join models at fashion show in Seoul

Humanoid robots wearing designer outfits shared the runway with human models at a futuristic fashion show in Seoul, highlighting advances in robotics and AI.

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I Flew All the Way to Seoul to Test the New Medicube Booster Pro X2 Skincare Tool

Does Medicube's Booster Pro X2 warrant the price tag?

The Economic Times

The Next Frontier: LG's future is not just the TV and fridge in your home

LG Electronics is accelerating its transformation: LG Electronics is transforming from a home appliance maker to a technology powerhouse. The company is expanding into recurring services and business-to-business solutions. LG is also investing heavily in AI infrastructure and robotics. This strategic shift aims to build stable, high-margin businesses. The vision…

Bangkok Post

Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after 'Tank Day' fiasco

SEOUL - Starbucks stores across South Korea will shutter for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson following a promotional campaign gone awry, the coffee giant said Monday.

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How the World Plays Now: The Quiet Globalisation of Leisure Culture

Spend a week in three different cities – say, Nairobi, Seoul, and Buenos Aires – and you will notice something odd: people's leisure hours are starting to look the same even when everything else about their lives still doesn't.

The Guardian - AU

‘Stop pretending we don’t exist’: Seoul fills its streets with Pride colour

‘This is the one time of year people feel they can truly show who they are,’ says one festival attendee

The Guardian - AU

South Koreans revel in ‘World Cup brunch’ as time difference sees beers swapped for breakfast

Crowds gather around big screen in Seoul with commuters and schoolchildren alike ditching their daily routine to back the Red Devils

Bangkok Post

S. Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion

SEOUL — A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in ⁠prison on Friday for charges linked to his ordering an incursion of military drones over North Korea to help create a pretext for his ‌failed December 2024 martial law declaration.

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