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Trump says he will impose new tariffs on South Korea as he criticises delays in trade deal

US president says tariffs on automobiles, lumber and pharmaceuticals will rise to 25%, accusing Seoul of not living up to a trade deal struck last year

The Guardian - AU

Hundreds evacuated after fire tears through shanty town in South Korea’s Gangnam district

Blaze breaks out shortly after 5am local time in Guryong village, one of the capital’s most fire-prone neighbourhoods

The Independent UK

Fire breaks out in Seoul's last-remaining shanty town

A fire in one of Seoul's last-remaining shanty towns has burned makeshift houses and forced dozens of residents to flee

The Independent UK

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Kim Jong Un’s sister says South Korea’s ‘wild dreams’ about better ties with North ‘can never be realised’

Kim Yo Jong warns Seoul not to read too much into her muted reaction to an earlier incident involving a South Korean drone

The Independent UK

Death sentence sought for ex-South Korea leader Yoon over martial law decree

A Seoul court says an independent counsel has demanded a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent UK

South Korea's Lee says he urged China to help curb Pyongyang's nuclear programme

Lee's visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a reset in relations with its largest trading partner as well as help with the North.

Euronews

Meet Brewmaster Yun, the Black Spoon Finalist to Watch on 'Culinary Class Wars' Season 2

We're booking our next trip to Seoul to visit her tavern.

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South Korean president grins in selfies with China’s Xi as part of four-day charm offensive

Xi frames South Korea and China as historic allies against Japanese militarism

The Independent UK

BTS spark global frenzy with dramatic comeback launch in the heart of Seoul

BTS have officially kicked off the countdown to their long awaited full group comeback, and they have done it in a way

The Fashion Central

BTS Jung Kook Stalker Case Grows as Brazilian Fan Faces Third Arrest

A Brazilian fan has been arrested for a third time for allegedly stalking BTS star Jung Kook, raising fresh concerns over celebrity safety in Seoul.

International Business Times UK

I Credit These Under-$100 K-Beauty Serums for My Glassy, Bouncy Skin

No trip to Seoul needed.

Marie Claire

Prominent South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki has died, hospital says

A Seoul hospital says prominent South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki has died

The Independent UK

Asian shares trade mixed with some exchanges closed ahead of the New Year

Major Asian stock markets, including Tokyo and Seoul, are closed for the yearend and New Year’s holidays, while trading was mixed in those bourses that remained open

The Independent UK

North Korea Escalates Nuke Threat with Cruise Missile Tests, Submarine Debut

North Korea tests long-range cruise missiles under Kim Jong-un, advancing nuclear deterrence amid submarine development, raising regional security concerns.

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The Independent UK

South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases

South Korea is chasing a coal-free future in efforts to slash carbon emissions, an ambitious goal for the fossil fuel-dependent country

International Business Times UK

Bianca Censori's Bizarre Art Exhibition Sparks Urgent 'Subjugation' Fears, Branded 'Coded Cry For Help'

Bianca Censori's 'disturbing' Seoul art exhibition featuring human furniture sparks fresh concerns for her well-being amid rumours of control by husband Kanye West.

The Independent UK

Country announces it will end foreign adoptions after claims of fraud and abuse

Tens of thousands of South Korean children have been adopted overseas

The Independent UK

South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses

South Korea’s government says it plans to end the waning foreign adoptions of Korean children

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The Guardian - UK

‘I made such a bond’: Jesse Lingard on life in South Korea and his next challenge

Former Manchester United player discusses culinary and cultural surprises, feeling more mature and how he learned Korean

The Guardian - UK

‘You learn tricks to reduce it’: the smart bins measuring food waste in South Korea

Digital facilities that track wastage down to the gram have brought about behavioural change among users

The Guardian - UK

The Great Flood review – Korean apocalypse movie swerves into sinister sci-fi territory

The storytelling is brittle, but there is still enjoyment to be had from this story of a mother and child and rescue from a catastrophic flood in Seoul

The Independent UK

South Korea to drop cosmetic surgery tax incentives that have fuelled wave of medical tourism

Lobby group warns price-conscious foreign patients could start looking to other countries

The Independent UK

I’m a travel expert. These are the seven hottest destinations to visit in 2026

These are the countries tipped to be trendy this year, from Kyrgyzstan to Mallorca

Dot Esports

SOOP Valorant League 2025: Schedule, teams, stream, results

Eight teams compete in Seoul for $80,000 at SOOP Valorant League 2025.

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South Korea World Cup 2026 squad: Hong Myung-bo's last selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The South Korea World Cup 2026 squad is coming together nicely for what may be Son Heung-min's last dance

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