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Four bodies in three days: Police under scrutiny after mysterious deaths on South Korea’s Jeju island

At least four people reported missing on Korean island found dead

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Gabriel India forms JV with South Korea's HL Klemove for autonomous driving technology

Gabriel India has formed a joint venture with South Korea's HL Klemove. This partnership aims to expand presence in autonomous driving solutions and electronics. Gabriel India will acquire a thirty percent less one share stake. The company is investing approximately nine hundred thirty-five crore rupees in this venture. This move…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

NBA YoungBoy on Selling Masters: 'Why Not?' as He Builds a New Life in South Korea Following Trump Pardon

Rapper NBA YoungBoy, now residing in South Korea, considers selling his music masters after receiving a Trump pardon. He prioritises safety and a fresh start, distancing from past legal issues.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Earlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy tested hydrogen made from ammonia without storing the gas. 3 years later, their South Korea project is planned to scale from 1 MW to 40 MW

Earlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy demonstrated a different way of thinking about hydrogen power: instead of storing hydrogen gas in large quantities, hydrogen could be produced from ammonia when it is needed. The companies showed how Amogy’s ammonia-cracking technology could supply hydrogen-rich fuel to a 2G engine for…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

S. Korea seeks Interpol help to track illegal gambling suspects in Thailand

South Korean police are hunting five suspects believed to have fled to Thailand for allegedly operating an illegal gambling site involving 60 billion won (1.5 billion baht).

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planet

Emerging from the ashes of the Korean War, South Korea became a beacon of transformation, where enhanced educational access laid the groundwork for robust economic development. This shift not only propelled industries forward but also significantly improved living conditions, contributing to a remarkable surge in life expectancy. Today, young adults…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Train to Busan ten years on: zombie thriller that propelled the rise of Korean cinema

Ten years ago, a divorced father and his young daughter boarded a high-speed train from Seoul to Busan. But before they reached their destination, most of South Korea had been overrun by zombies.

The Conversation · Aug 24

South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war

The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.

Euronews · Aug 24

Trump's North Korea gambit tests US ties with Asian partners, including India

Trump’s outreach to North Korea is unsettling US allies across Asia, with Japan, Taiwan and India reassessing Washington’s security commitments. His decision to cut military exercises with South Korea, hold up Taiwan arms sales and pressure allies on defence spending has deepened concerns over his transactional approach and regional strategy.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Global Market Today: Asian stocks dip with AI in focus, oil declines

MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge dipped 0.1%, with the Kospi Index in South Korea — a bellwether for AI investments — falling 1.2%. However, US equity-index futures erased earlier losses to edged up, with contracts for the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 climbing 0.1%.

The Economic Times · Aug 24