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South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia found to have broken law

Responding to a Guardian report that revealed thousands of tonnes of fuel was transported to Russia, Seoul said it was investigating the cases

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8

AMD CEO Lisa Su courts Korean AI chipmakers as it takes on Nvidia

AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su put Korean AI chips at the center of partnership talks in Seoul on Wednesday, exploring how they could work alongside AMD processors in systems built for global markets, reported The Korea Herald.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop on inflation concerns, oil gains

MSCI’s Asia Pacific index for equities slipped 0.3%, with shares in Japan and South Korea falling, while markets in mainland China return from a holiday. Shares of Samsung Electronics Co. fluctuated between gains and losses after the chip bellwether reported record profit but still missed estimates.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

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South Korea OB/GYN IP Camera Hack Leaks Patient Examination Footage to Illegal Overseas Adult Sites

South Korean police are investigating footage allegedly leaked from hospital IP cameras, reportedly exposing at least 100 people and raising fresh concerns about medical CCTV security and privacy.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Foreign investors pull out $26.3 billion from emerging markets in September as hawkish Fed pushes US Treasury yields higher

Foreign investors pulled $26.3 billion from emerging-market stocks and bonds in September due to rising US yields. The hawkish Federal Reserve's interest rate hike influenced this first outflow since June. Additionally, heavy foreign selling in South Korea resulted in a significant decrease in emerging-market equities. While fixed-income assets attracted $246…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

‘Emerging Markets’ is obsolete: India, Taiwan and South Korea no longer fit neatly in the same box

Current classifications distinguishing between emerging and developed financial markets fall short of accuracy, as illustrated by South Korea and Taiwan's advanced economic standing. Meanwhile, Bulgaria's classification as a frontier market seems contradictory to its EU affiliation and growth. Therefore, a more sophisticated framework is crucial for investors, aiming to gain…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Hackers Steal Footage of South Korean Women During Gynaecology Exams as Videos Spread Across Porn Sites

Footage of patients filmed inside 80 South Korean medical institutions has resurfaced on overseas adult websites, prompting a police investigation and renewed concern over healthcare cybersecurity.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

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South Korea considers ending military service exemption for athletes after Asian Games controversy

South Korea is reconsidering military service exemptions for champion athletes

The Independent UK · Oct 7

How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games

The 2026 Asian Games in Japan drew to a close on October 4 following two weeks of competition between 45 countries and territories across 43 sports. Despite the official slogan “imagine one Asia”, fragmented regional politics came to the fore as the event unfolded.

The Conversation · Oct 6

South Korea’s golden boys and a brouhaha over military service

In today’s Football Daily: A gold-medal winning captain’s boasts hasten South Korean defence reforms

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

Celtic ace Yang caught up in backlash amid South Korea military exemption controversy

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6

South Korea President Warns 'Signs Have Emerged of AI Being Used' in Breaches of Commercial Banks

South Korean authorities are investigating whether artificial intelligence played a role in attacks affecting banks, after customer information was reportedly leaked and regulators warned of fraud risks.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6

India, Qatar among seven bidders to host 2036 Olympics

India and Qatar have confirmed their ambitions to host the 2036 Olympics as part of seven bidders. The IOC has indicated a decision will be made in 2029 through a vote of its members. Other nations in talks for hosting the Olympics include South Africa and South Korea among others.…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

South Korea captain apologises for gloating about avoiding military service

South Korea football captain Lee Gi-hyuk has issued an apology after gloating about gaining exemption from mandatory military service. Lee led his team to glory at the Asian Games by beating hosts Japan 1-0 in the final, and then held up his gold medal and declared he was “not going…

The Independent UK · Oct 6

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The Economic Times · Oct 6

Global Market: AMD to increase AI chip supply substantially in 2027 to meet rising demand

AMD plans to substantially increase chip supplies in 2027 as demand for AI processors accelerates. CEO Lisa Su is working with key suppliers in Taiwan and South Korea to expand manufacturing and secure advanced wafer and memory capacity.

The Times of India · Oct 6

How US ally South Korea is becoming a key fuel lifeline for Russia

Recent reports indicate that South Korea has emerged as a crucial concern in the sanctions imposed on Russia. A staggering 176,000 tonnes of fuel were exported from South Korea to Russia during July and August. Notably, these shipments included fuel from vessels under sanctions, raising alarms about potential breaches of…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Global Market: Kospi slips as Samsung, SK Hynix decline before earnings

South Korean shares fell after the holiday break, with the KOSPI declining 0.49% as chipmakers weakened ahead of Samsung Electronics’ third-quarter earnings. SK Hynix dropped 2.72%, while foreign investors sold 564.5 billion won in equities. Gains in battery, auto and steel stocks partly offset losses, while the won weakened slightly.

The Economic Times · Oct 6

South Korea's Lee says AI appears to have been used in bank hacks

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday that AI models are believed to have been used in some recent hacking incidents against banks and called for the country to develop cybersecurity methods suited to the AI era.

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 5

Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on

Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers

Fortune · Oct 5

Beyond the boardroom: Asia’s 10 influential women to watch in 2026

Power in Asia extends well beyond the C-suite.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Does increased childcare funding help mothers into work?

Since Labour won the 2024 general election, policy focused on children in the early years – from birth to school age – and their parents has moved sharply up the political agenda.

Evening Standard · Oct 5

Tottenham player apologises after celebrating huge Asian Games trophy win

Yang Min-hyeok, and his South Korea team-mates won the Asian Games over the weekend - and with it military exemption

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Japan falls out of top 10 destinations for Chinese travellers during Golden Week amid diplomatic tensions

Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand are among destinations attracting increasing interest from Chinese travellers

The Independent UK · Oct 5

South Korea blames North Korean mines for border blast injuries and demands apology

South Korea’s military has concluded that North Korea planted mines that injured three South Korean soldiers at the border last month

The Economic Times · Oct 5

The pressure is off us now: India's archers after golden run in Asian Games

India's archery team returned from the Asian Games after achieving significant success through five gold medals. The compound archers contributed majorly, winning four podium finishes and securing Olympic quotas for future events. Recurve archers also performed excellently, attaining multiple medals while overcoming strong competitors such as South Korea. Several individual…

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