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North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s sister promoted at party congress

Kim Yo Jong is likely to lead the propaganda department with a focus on overseeing inter-Korean relations or external strategies

The Independent UK

Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree

South Korea’s jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol has appealed his life sentence for rebellion over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024

The Independent UK

World Baseball Classic 2026: Complete List of MLB Players Participating

Major League Baseball is sending 190 players to the event.

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From Korea to Kenya: All the countries dragged into fighting the Ukraine-Russia war

IN DEPTH: Russia is increasingly reliant on foreign fighters from around the world to prosecute its war in Ukraine, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme driver support discontinued? — Lenovo confirms no further Legion Go plans

Lenovo Korea has reportedly confirmed no further driver updates are planned for the Legion Go powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme, raising broader concerns about long-term support for Z1 Extreme handheld devices.

Windows Central

South Korea asks Russian embassy to remove giant ‘victory’ banner as Ukraine war anniversary looms

Seoul says banner should be removed as Moscow’s war on Ukraine is illegal

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un tightens grip on North Korea’s ruling party for 15th straight year

Ruling party’s congress is a tool for North Korea to issue propaganda messages to the world and to decide on the next political, economic, and military priorities

The Independent UK

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North Korea: world’s most secretive nation lands in spotlight at Women’s Asian Cup

The world’s No 9-ranked team, who have been largely absent from international competitions for over a decade, is reaping the benefits of state-sponsored investment

The Guardian - AU

'Indian passport isn't the best': Visa expert reacts to influencer getting denied entry to Jeju island; 'Avoid areas with special status'

Reacting to Indian content creator Sachin Awasthi's experience of getting detained at Jeju Island, visa specialist Priyesh Sharma said the Indian passport isn't the best and even Shah Rukh Khan had been detained in the past, and it does not matter to the host countries whether you are a celebrity…

The Times of India

Where is Kim Ju Ae? Kim Jong-un’s daughter absent from key party congress amid succession rumours

Kim Ju Ae’s presence at the conference was hotly anticipated after South Korean intelligence briefings suggested she had entered ‘successor-designate stage’

The Independent UK

Steam Deck shortage goes global — Valve's handheld console now out of stock in Europe, Canada, the US, and Japan

The handheld console is still available in Australia, the U.K., Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. But will they run out of stock in the near future, too?

Tom’s Hardware

“The AI data centers of 2036 won’t be filled with GPUs”: FuriosaAI’s CEO on the future of silicon

We talk AI hardware, data centers, Nvidia’s dominance, and the future of inference chips with June Paik, CEO and co-founder of FuriosaAI.

TechRadar

Why is South Korea angry that Yoon Suk Yeol wasn’t sentenced to death?

The former president was found guilty of leading an insurrection and sentenced to life imprisonment with labour, a punishment that some have called a ‘failure’

The Guardian - AU

Somi Lee Facts: 15 Things To Know About The LPGA Tour Pro

Somi Lee is building an impressive career on the LPGA Tour. Here are 15 facts about the talented South Korean

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The Independent UK

Japan set to ban the use of power banks on planes this spring

Airlines in Australia and South Korea have already banned the ‘fire hazard’ items from plane cabins

The Independent UK

South Korea’s Yoon apologises after receiving life sentence over martial law decree

Former president says he stands by ‘sincerity and purpose’ of his actions

The Independent UK

South Korea woman, 21, accused of using ChatGPT to plan double murders

A woman in South Korea allegedly used the AI platform ChatGPT to plan the murder of two men, police said.

The Independent UK

US and Chinese jets briefly face off over Korean peninsula - reports

Beijing scrambled jets after about 10 American jets took off from a South Korean airbase for drills

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The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Trump sets Iran attack deadline and ex-South Korean president jailed

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Trump sets deadline for Iran strike decision in Board of Peace speech Everyone attending the first Board of Peace meeting today Gas explosion tears through building in Pakistan killing at least 16 people South Korea’s ex-president jailed for…

The Independent UK

A look at major events that led to ex-South Korean president's conviction over martial law

A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for rebellion tied to his short-lived martial law order

Evening Standard

South Korea sentences impeached ex-president to life in prison for insurrection

Ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, 65, has been sentenced to life in prison over a failed attempt to impose military rule in December 2024

InsideEVs

Polestar’s New EV Wagon Is ‘Absolutely’ Coming To The U.S.

Built in South Korea, the new Polestar 4 version will have a back window and more cargo space.

Euronews

South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law

A court in Seoul sentenced South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection. The court ruled his short imposition of martial law amounted to a “rebellion” and aimed to establish unchecked power for a “considerable time”.

The Independent UK

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection

Prosecutors had called on Yoon to receive a death sentence for his 2024 martial law bid

The Times of India

Former South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life imprisonment for 'insurrection'

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a life sentence for insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024, a move the court deemed a plot to paralyze the National Assembly. The declaration, though brief and without casualties, led to his impeachment and subsequent trials. Two cabinet members also…

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