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  • How a failed martial law attempt landed South Korea’s ex-President in jail for five years | Explained

    The five-year jail term does not conclude Yoon’s legal troubles. He is facing multiple additional trials, including a far more serious charge of masterminding an insurrection.

  • Asian stocks head for fourth weekly gain on tech

    The MSCI Asia Pacific Index is poised for a fourth week of gains, during which time it had risen more than 7%

  • Japanese PM, South Korean President steal spotlight in K-pop drum performance: 'Rare sight'

    In a rare lighthearted moment following their summit in Tokyo, PM Takaichi and President Lee grabbed drumsticks and performed K-pop hits, leaving attendees entertained.

  • North Korea accuses South of drone incursions, warns Seoul will ‘pay a dear price’

    North Korea accused South Korea of flying surveillance drones into its airspace and warned of consequences, while Seoul denied the claims, raising fresh doubts over efforts to revive stalled inter-Korean dialogue.

  • Deadlier than Tejas, cheaper than F-35: What South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae brings to the skies

    Developed by Korea Aerospace Industries, the twin-engine multirole fighter has been in development since 2010 and is intended to replace the Republic of Korea Air Force’s ageing F-4 and F-5 fleets.

  • North Korea fires ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast

    The first launch of North Korea's ballistic missiles in two months comes as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a state visit to China starting on Sunday

  • Eastern Window | Japan, South Korea enter arms race, threatening stability in North Asia

    Countries in North Asia like China, Japan, South Korea, and North Korea are engaged in an intense arms race with efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. Such moves amid US-China rival may threaten the stability of the region

  • Ford scraps $6.5 billion EV battery contract with Korea’s LG

    The amount is equivalent more than a third of LG’s total revenue last year.

  • Think Asia is affordable? This capital is officially the world’s most expensive city to live in, according to locals

    Think Asia is affordable? Locals say Seoul is the world’s most expensive city for everyday life. From coffee runs to nights out, here’s why costs add up fast.

  • South Korea scrambles fighter jets as 11 Chinese, Russian warplanes enter air defence zone

    An earlier report had said that 11 planes had entered the South Korean air defence zone.

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

    Seven Russian planes and two Chinese planes had entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ) at around 10 a.m. (0100 GMT) then left

  • Nvidia's supplier makes 'semiconductor-shaped' chips that are crunchy and goes with beer

    The 'semiconductor-shaped' chips are an ;initiative to bring semiconductors closer to everyday life and make the public feel more familiar with them,' an SK Hynix official said.

  • World-beating stock rally creates new headaches in Korean market

    Up 61% so far in 2025, South Korean stocks are on track to post their strongest gains in a quarter century

  • Asia stocks rally hard after Nvidia tops estimates, jobs data in view

    CEO Jensen Huang touted blockbuster demand for its AI chips from giant cloud providers and shrugged off concerns about an AI bubble

  • South Korean actor and K-pop star fights off robbers from home with help from mother

    Nana’s mother lost consciousness during the altercation while the K-Pop star herself also sustained physical injuries while trying to escape the situation.

  • Samsung, Hyundai announce domestic investments after US-South Korea trade deal

    Samsung Electronics will add a chip production line at its plant in the South Korean city of Pyeongtaek to meet rising demand

  • Three missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes off South Korean coast; rescue work underway

    A Chinese fishing vessel capsized near South Korea’s Gageo Island, leaving three crew members missing and two in cardiac arrest. A joint South Korea–China search operation is underway.

  • Asian markets pull back as stretched valuation fears jolt Wall Street

    MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.8%, led by declines in South Korean shares with a loss of 4.1%

  • Asian stocks rise on AI sentiment, dollar near 3-month high

    Gold prices fell, edging further away from the record peak it has been at most of last month, while oil prices rose

  • Trump plays nice with Asian allies stung by repeated threats

    The US president also sought to mend ties with Southeast Asian nations that have leaned closer toward Beijing as Trump took aim at their economic growth engines

  • US, South Korea finalize trade deal after months of talks

    Both South Korea and the US had played down the notion that the two sides could finalize the agreement, which will see the US cap tariffs on South Korean goods at 15%, during Trump’s visit.

  • Asian stocks gain after choppy day on Wall Street

    MSCI’s gauge of regional stocks climbed 0.7%, with shares rising in Japan, Australia and South Korea

  • South Korea restores some services after data centre fire

    Organisations affected by the fire include Korea Customs, the National Police Agency and the National Fire Agency, according to the safety ministry.

  • 10 K-Drama Filming Spots in South Korea That Will Make Every Desi Fan’s Heart Skip a Beat!

    Explore 10 must-visit K-Drama filming locations in Korea for Desi fans. From Seoul's iconic landmarks to Jeju's beaches, step into your favorite dramas.

  • South Korea scraps plans to raise capital gains tax

    The decision follows months of opposition from Lee’s core voter base, many of whom are retail investors

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