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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

US diplomat expresses regret over immigration raid on Korean workers, South Korea says

Some 300 South Korean workers returned home to cheers and emotional reunions on Friday, a week after being detained in the massive immigration raid

Hyundai raids: South Korea to send chartered plane to Atlanta to bring back workers detained in US

A Korean Air Boeing 747-8i plane with 368 seats will fly from South Korea's Incheon to Atlanta, according to the spokesperson.

South Korea has finished talks with US to release Korean workers

A plane will be on its way to bring back the Koreans once administrative procedures are completed, Kang Hun-sik, Presidential Chief of Staff, said in televised remarks

South Korea expresses 'concern' over US immigration raid at Hyundai's Georgia plant

South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lee Jaewoong described the number of detained South Koreans as “large" though he did not provide an exact figure.

A Real-Life Miracle of Moses: South Korea’s Sea Splits Twice a Year for Only an Hour, Revealing a Road You Can Walk Across

Witness South Korea’s breathtaking Jindo Sea Parting, often called the ‘Miracle of Moses.’ Twice a year, the sea splits for just an hour, revealing a hidden road you can walk across. Discover when, where, and how to experience this rare natural wonder.

Trump Tower in North Korea? South Korea's Lee bets on Trump to resume talks with Kim Jong Un

Lee cited a statement by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, where she described the ties with Trump as 'not bad'.

'What’s going on in South Korea?' Trump suggests ‘purge’ ahead of White House talks with President Lee

Lee, who took office in June following the impeachment of his conservative predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol for briefly imposing martial law, is making his first trip to Washington as president.

South Korea-US alliance explained: How China and Taiwan are reshaping the relationship

As President Lee Jae Myung meets Donald Trump in Washington, South Korea faces pressure over US demands for greater military flexibility in the shadow of China.

From glamour to handcuffs: How a diamond pendant landed South Korea’s most powerful woman behind the bars

While the case spans years of alleged misconduct, one of the most high-profile accusations centres on the diamond pendant she wore to a NATO summit in 2022.

After Kandla, L&T to build 1.8 million tonne green ammonia facility at Paradip port

L&T Energy Greentech plans to invest nearly Rs 80,000 crore to build its mega green hydrogen and green ammonia plants at Kandla and Paradip ports. It will soon tap the export market, starting with the Middle East, for its Made-In-India electrolysers, CEO Derek M Shah told Moneycontrol.

Asia stocks rise as Trump's chip tariffs fail to dent optimism

MSCI’s Asian stock gauge rose 0.9% while contracts for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gained 0.3%.

Seoul crowned as Asia’s coziest city in 2025 – 10 cosy spots you can’t miss

Seoul crowned Asia’s coziest city in 2025. Discover 10 cosy spots to experience its warm cafés, historic palaces, rainy-day charm, and inviting spirit.

South Korea removing loudspeakers on border with North

Newly elected President Lee ordered the military to stop the broadcasts in a bid to ‘restore trust’.

India-UK trade deal opens doors for export of Indian nuclear reactors

The zero duty on Indian nuclear reactors will make BSRs or Bharat Small Reactors at least 50% cheaper than the ones sold by South Korea, considered the cheapest globally after Russia. India will also have a major price advantage over expensive reactors sold by western countries like the US and France.

PM Modi tops global democratic leader approval ratings; Trump not in top 5: Survey

Modi topped the global chart ahead of newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who came in second with 59% approval.

Death toll rises to 17 in South Korea as rains cause landslide and floods

This brings the nationwide death toll to 17 with 11 people missing since the rain began on Wednesday, forcing more than 13,000 people to evacuate