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 · Aug 15
'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 · Aug 15
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 · Aug 14
South Korea’s blind fortune-tellers eclipsed by AI SEOUL - Clients have drifted away from Song Oh-soon’s fortune-telling village on the edge of Seoul, preferring online AI-powered divination to the centuries-old prophesying tradition still practised there. Bangkok Post · Aug 13
BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from superstars’ Arirang world tour The arrival of BTS's world tour in Hong Kong next year is expected to be a sure-fire hit with the city's hospitality sector, with hotels likely to see a similar surge in bookings to the one experienced in Seoul earlier this year when the South Korean pop superstars launched their… Bangkok Post · Aug 13
Mina Chan ENHYPEN Fan: How a Concert Gift Row Escalated Into Cyberbullying Tragedy Japanese ENHYPEN fan and influencer Mina Chan faced online backlash after a concert gift dispute before her reported death in Seoul. International Business Times UK · Aug 12
Pyongyang tests another missile within one week and ahead of US-South Korean military drills A ballistic missile fired from the North’s eastern coastal Wonsan area around 6am flew more than 700 kilometres, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul condemned the test and warned it remains ready to repel any provocation in cooperation with the US. Euronews · Aug 12
North Korea conducts second ballistic missile test in less than a week North Korea fired a ballistic missile Wednesday, its second test in less than a week, as Seoul and Washington prepare to begin annual military drills. The launches appear to signal Pyongyang’s opposition to the exercises, which it views as a rehearsal for an invasion. France 24 · Aug 12
Who Is Mina Chan? How an ENHYPEN Fan Became the Target of Online Harassment Before Her Death Mina Chan, a Japanese ENHYPEN fan and influencer, died during a TikTok livestream in Seoul. Her family said online criticism had deeply hurt her. International Business Times UK · Aug 11
US, South Korea to drill for new threats from North SEOUL — South Korean and US forces will hold major joint drills next week simulating combat against North Korean troops battle-hardened by deployment in the Russia-Ukraine war, an exercise spokesman said Monday. Bangkok Post · Aug 10
Staying in a traditional hanok revealed a refreshingly slow side to Seoul After exploring the frenetic parts of the South Korean capital, Hayley Spencer books into a traditional home, and discovers why they’re growing in popularity as visitor accommodation The Independent UK · Aug 10
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed in Russia Ukrainian President Zelenskiy warned that North Korea plans to send up to fifty thousand troops, urging South Korea to enhance its air defense capabilities. North Korea has already contributed thousands of soldiers to Russia's Kursk Region, boosting Russia's efforts in its conflict with Ukraine. In response, Ukraine is looking to… The Economic Times · Aug 9
Man City vs. Atletico Madrid—Friendly: Live Score and Match Stats Man City bring their preseason to a close in Seoul on Sunday. Sports Illustrated · Aug 9
Man City vs. Atletico Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Cityzens face Diego Simeone’s Atléti in Seoul before returning to Manchester. Sports Illustrated · Aug 8
Times Life · Aug 7 How Indian Women Are Rewriting the Graphic Liner Trend With Kohl, Kajal, and Centuries of Memory The Line You Already Knew How to DrawBefore graphic liner had a name, your grandmother drew it. Not with a felt-tip brush pen from a Seoul beauty haul, but with a stick of kohl she'd had since before you were born, pulled along the waterline until it smudged just past…
Fashion Times · Aug 6 Charlize Theron Wears Sheer Tom Ford Look at 'The Odyssey' Seoul Press Conference Charlize Theron wore a sheer Tom Ford Fall 2026 look styled by Leslie Fremar at "The Odyssey" press conference in Seoul, continuing her global press tour style run.
Euronews · Aug 6 North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea's military says North Korea has repeatedly declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear state since leader Kim Jong- un's 2019 summit with US President Donald Trump collapsed over the scope of denuclearisation and sanctions relief.
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military SEOUL — North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, Seoul's military said, with the launch coming after Pyongyang lambasted Japan's military build-up in the Pacific.
The Independent UK · Aug 6 At least 21 dead as Seoul nears its hottest day on record ‘Extreme heat on a scale we have never experienced is continuing day after day,’ says Lee Jae Myung
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 Police raid South Korean FA as World Cup fallout continues SEOUL - Police raided South Korea’s football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign.
International Business Times UK · Aug 5 ENHYPEN Japanese Fan Reportedly Dies by Suicide After Relentless 'Bullying' Over Ni-Ki's Livestream Comments A Japanese ENHYPEN fan's suicide in Seoul, linked to online bullying, has ignited discussions on toxic digital behaviour and the responsibilities of entertainment agencies.
International Business Times UK · Aug 5 Starbucks 'Tank Day' Controversy Explained Why Police Raided the South Korean Coffee Giant's HQ South Korean police have raided the Seoul headquarters of Starbucks Korea following intense public backlash over the controversial 'Tank Day' marketing campaign.
Bangkok Post · Aug 5 South Korea revives rail project that could link to North SEOUL - South Korea will restart work on a railway section that could eventually link to the city of Wonsan in North Korea, the Unification Ministry said on Wednesday, reviving a project halted for a decade despite frozen relations with Pyongyang.
Euronews · Aug 5 Eight South Korean students held over US military base break-in attempt Students gathered outside the main hub of the US Air Force in South Korea, arguing the US military's presence in Gwangju could complicate Seoul's major chipmaking project planned there.
Bangkok Post · Aug 5 Cooling mist offers relief to elderly residents amid Seoul heatwave Elderly residents of a low-income Seoul neighborhood sought relief in cooling mist systems and water-spraying trucks on Tuesday (August 4) as South Korea's record-breaking heatwave continued to grip the capital. Cho Sang-yeon, a 57-year-old resident sitting outside a store, said he had never experienced the heat as much as this…