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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 will be the seven hottest destinations to visit in 2026

From South Korea to Kyrgyzstan, these are the countries tipped to be trendy next year

The Independent UK

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

FourFourTwo

Porsche Loves the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: 'They Made It Really, Really Good'

Hyundai has certainly come a long way in the past few decades, if even mighty Porsche speaks highly of the Seoul-based automaker. From an enthusiast’s perspective, the Ioniq 5 N is arguably the most interesting electric car to come out of South Korea. Zuffenhausen has taken notice of the high-performance…

Motor1

Leader of South Korea’s biggest Telegram sex abuse ring gets life sentence

Seoul court says Kim Nok Wan committed crimes of ‘extreme brutality’

The Independent UK

Police Probe 50-Year-Old Woman Who Tried To Break Into BTS Star Jungkook's Home in 3rd Attempt This Year

Police in Seoul are investigating a Japanese woman who repeatedly pressed the keypad of BTS star Jungkook's door in a third intrusion attempt.

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Shin Min Ah And Kim Woo Bin Finally Reveal Their Secret December Wedding Date

After a decade together, Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin will marry in a private ceremony in Seoul on 20 December 2025. Kim Woo Bin shared a heartfelt handwritten letter to fans, and their agency requested privacy and warm support.

International Business Times UK

Korea's Fair Trade Commission reportedly raids Arm's Seoul office amid Qualcomm licensing dispute — stems from allegations of unfair market practices

The raid is purportedly tied to Qualcomm's allegations of unfair market practices by Arm in several jurisdictions.

Tom’s Hardware

Japanese Woman Who Kissed BTS Jin at Fan Meet Claims She 'Didn't Think It Was a Crime'

A Japanese woman has been indicted for kissing BTS's Jin without consent during a 2024 fan event in Seoul, sparking legal action and public outcry.

International Business Times UK

Asian shares sink, tracking a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street

Asian shares have tumbled, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul sinking more than 3%, after Nvidia and other artificial-intelligence-related shares pulled U.S. stocks lower

The Independent UK

South Korean firms, including Samsung, lift home investment after tariff deal

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung credited the business sector for helping his government negotiate a trade deal with Washington but urged the companies to maintain strong domestic investments.

Euronews

Samsung and other South Korean firms pledge larger domestic investments after US tariff deal

Samsung Electronics and other major South Korean companies have announced new domestic investment plans

The Independent UK

Straight From Seoul, These Are the 7 Best Korean Skincare Treatments for Firmer, Glowing Skin

Ridiculously glowy skin is in your future.

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The Independent UK

Hegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending, saying the Asian ally will take a larger role in defending itself from North Korean threats

Marie Claire

Princess Diana and Prince Charles Showed the World Their "Marriage Was a Sham" During "Dreadful" 1992 Trip to Seoul

The couple could no longer hide the cracks in their relationship during their last joint tour 33 years ago.

The Guardian - AU

South Korea’s tattooists win legal recognition but their fight isn’t over

After 33 years underground, tattoo artists celebrate a landmark law as prosecutions continue

Fortune

Three billionaires dropped by a fried-chicken joint—and Jensen Huang bought everyone dinner

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang sparked a Korean-fried-chicken stock surge after a viral dinner in Seoul.

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Korean fried chicken stocks surge 30% as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dines out on local delicacy — entire industry buoyed by secret ingredient, Jensanity

Korean fried chicken glows extra hot on the stock market after Jensen Huang was seen enjoying this spicy delicacy in Seoul.

Marie Claire

Inside the Beauty Pilgrimage to Seoul—Do South Korea’s Skincare Treatments Really Outshine the Rest of the World?

Over 1.2 million people visited Seoul for medical tourism last year

Tom’s Hardware

Intel opens pop-up stores across five cities featuring AI PCs from laptop manufacturers — we stopped by the NYC store, and one visitor in Munich found Panther Lake

Intel opens pop-up stores in New York City, London, Munich, Paris, and Seoul to show off some of its latest laptop tech.

The Independent UK

South Korean and Japanese leaders vow to improve ties in face of global uncertainty

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday pledged to strengthen ties between the neighbors, whose relations have long been strained by their bitter wartime history

International Business Times UK

NewJeans Loses Against ADOR In Court Case: What Happens Next?

A Seoul court has ruled in favour of ADOR, upholding the exclusive contract with NewJeans. The decision marks another legal setback for the K-pop group, which had sought to terminate its agreement following the dismissal of Min Hee-jin.

Euronews

Trump given golden crown in South Korea with trade deal 'pretty much finalised' but not signed

It has been tricky to strike a deal with South Korea, with the sticking point being Trump's demand for $350 billion of direct investment in the US.

The Guardian - UK

South Korea awards Trump gold crown amid deal to unlock $350bn trade talks

Seoul says it has reached broad agreement on investment and shipbuilding as attention shifts to US-China meeting

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