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Macron Pushes Diplomacy With Iran as First French Ship Passes Through Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday sharpened France's split with the U.S.-Israeli military approach to Iran, announcing a deeper strategic partnership with South Korea while arguing that the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened through diplomacy, not force, as the first French-owned ship since the war began safely crossed the…

Latin Times

Trump unveils up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs

Companies in the EU, Japan, Korea and Switzerland face a lower, capped tariff rate under existing trade agreements with the US.

Euronews

French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned the UN Security Council against any "provocative action", ahead of a scheduled vote on a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that ended up being postponed.

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France and South Korea deepen defence cooperation amid Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have agreed to boost defence cooperation and work together to address the economic and energy crises triggered by the war in Iran.

Radio France Internationale

French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together on the Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung say they have agreed to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

‘You have to be serious’: Macron criticises Trump’s mixed messages about Nato and Iran

Speaking in South Korea, the French president defended the transatlantic alliance and called for return to peace

The Guardian - UK

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Bizarre mix-up leaves popular South Korean treat smelling ‘like human faeces’

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The Independent UK

‘Weird poop smell’ prompts recall of melon cream bread in South Korea after durian mix-up

Investigation reveals durian flavouring mistakenly used instead of melon in popular cream bun sold in convenience stores

The Independent UK

Hyundai And Genesis Will Launch 58 Models In America By 2030

The body-on-frame Boulder concept we saw this week at the 2026 New York Auto Show is just the tip of the iceberg for a broader product offensive. Hyundai will roll out 36 new or updated models in North America between now and the end of 2030. In a letter to…

Motor1

‘The US is no longer the go-to place’: How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm

Everything Korean – from K-pop and skincare to food and clothing – is no longer a niche interest in Chile, Mexico and Brazil

The Guardian - UK

France's Macron visits South Korea for talks on technology and security

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a state visit focused on trade, technology and security – following talks in Tokyo where he and Japan’s prime minister agreed to push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the war in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

Iran war energy crisis is ‘worse than you think’ says South Korea’s president

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The Independent UK

South Korea president says Iran war shows the need to ditch ‘extremely risky’ fossil fuels

Lee Jae Myung warns situation caused by US-Israeli war against Iran is ‘worse than you think’

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South Korea and Indonesia expand cooperation on defense and energy as Mideast war disrupts markets

South Korea and Indonesia are expanding their cooperation on defense projects, technology, and supply chains as their leaders upgrade their strategic partnership

The Guardian - UK

Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war

South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plants

The Independent UK

Chang Ung, North Korean ex-IOC member who brokered Olympic joint marches with South, dies

Chang Ung, a former North Korean member of the International Olympic Committee who once led sports exchanges with rival South Korea including joint marches of their athletes at the Olympics, has died at 87

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Evening Standard

Eurovision to launch first ever Asian song contest this year

Bangkok in Thailand will be the final’s first host city with confirmed participants including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, South Korea and Vietnam.

Radio France Internationale

Macron visits Japan, South Korea for talks dominated by Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Japan for a visit that was initially aimed at strengthening partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation, but is now set to be dominated by the war in the Middle East. He will conclude his trip later in the week in South Korea.

International Business Times UK

BTS Military Service: From Special Forces To Army Chefs, How All Seven Members Served

BTS have completed military service in South Korea after enlistments that spanned more than two years. This feature looks at how each member served, from special forces and drill instruction to military kitchens and the band.

The Conversation

BTS: The Return shows a global band renegotiating identity and nationhood

When pop superstars BTS announced a temporary hiatus in 2022, it exposed a tension at the heart of their global success.

The Guardian - AU

Two of Australia’s largest sources of jet fuel could be cut off as South Korea and China eye restrictions

South Korea’s transport ministry says domestic airlines have asked authorities to redirect export-bound jet fuel back to the local market

Fortune

Will Anduril founder Palmer Luckey’s insistence on deferring to U.S. interests scare off the allies he wants to arm?

"I’m not going to go to prison to sell you spare parts," Luckey tells Fortune.

The Times of India

Rivalry breaks records: Malaysia made Japan and South Korea compete to build twin towers and the results shocked everyone

Malaysia's Petronas Twin Towers project saw an unusual dual-contractor approach, pitting Japanese and South Korean teams against each other. This unofficial race, fueled by national pride and tight deadlines, accelerated construction. Despite engineering complexities, the parallel execution and competitive spirit delivered the iconic skyscrapers, briefly holding the world's tallest title…

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