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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.

Fortune

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.

Tom’s Hardware

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

Marie Claire

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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.

Tom’s Hardware

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

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summit

South Korea’s new president is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together leaders from 20 countries, including the United States and China, whose leaders are set to hold a high-stakes meeting on the sidelines

The Independent UK

Japan's new PM looks to boost relations with the US as Trump touches down in Tokyo

The US president is set to conclude his first tour of Asia in Seoul in the coming days where high-stakes talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping over trade disagreements are scheduled to take place.

Euronews

South Korea grapples with surge in anti-China sentiment as Xi Jinping prepares to fly in

Maga-inspired protests regularly take place on streets of Seoul amid chants of ‘Korea for Koreans’ as South prepares to host crucial Apec summit

The Guardian - AU

'So happy': Minjee leads Australia to world golf glory

Australia's women's golf stars are on top of the world after beating the top-seeded USA to claim the LPGA Tour's prestigious International Crown event in Seoul.

AAP

Lee, Kyriacou inch Australia close to Crown semi-finals

Minjee Lee and Steph Kyriacou have edged star-studded Team Australia closer to the semi-finals at the prestigious International Crown in Seoul.

AAP

Oasis shares tribute to Bonehead as band plays in South Korea without guitarist

Oasis honours Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs, who is battling cancer, as they start the Asian leg of their tour in South Korea

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The Guardian - AU

What is South Korea’s ‘monster missile’, and what does it mean for relations with the North?

The Hyunmoo-5 ‘bunker buster’ missile can reportedly carry an eight-tonne warhead and will be ready for deployment at the end of the year

The Independent UK

Japan’s new PM says she loves ‘Korean skincare and dramas’

Takaichi says the relationship between Japan and South Korea is ‘now greater than ever’

The Independent UK

Oasis reveal guitarist Bonehead’s replacement during Seoul gig

Rhythm guitarist is taking a break from the ongoing reunion tour while he receives further treatment for prostate cancer

Euronews

North Korea resumes missile tests days before Trump's visit to South Korea

South Korea’s military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang, the joint chiefs of staff said.

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International Business Times

South Korea Nears Trade Agreement After 'Substantial Progress' in US Tariff Talks

South Korea and the U.S. make major progress in tariff talks, with hopes to finalize a trade deal by the APEC summit.

International Business Times

North Korean Soldier Held By Seoul After Crossing Land Border

A North Korean soldier was taken into custody by the South after he voluntarily crossed the heavily fortified land border separating the two Koreas on Sunday, Seoul's military said.

Evening Standard

Park Hyatt Seoul: the perfect crash pad for movie and wellness fanatics alike

This iconic hotel offers quiet luxury and Nineties nostalgia for film lovers, all a stone’s throw from Seoul’s cutting-edge wellness scene. Amy Francombe checks in

International Business Times

Police Say Cambodia Will Deport 59 South Koreans Linked To Scam Centres

Cambodia will deport on Friday 59 South Koreans who worked in cyberscam schemes, police said, after Seoul sent a team to investigate the fate of dozens of its nationals.

International Business Times

South Korea Bans Travel To Parts Of Cambodia After Student Killing

Seoul on Wednesday banned travel to parts of Cambodia with South Korea shaken by the torture and killing of a college student there.

Marie Claire

The Style Evolution of BLACKPINK's Lisa: From K-Pop Prodigy to Global Fashion Powerhouse

From K-Pop’s rising star to the front row at Paris Fashion Week

Fortune

The U.S. and South Korea need to salvage their tariff and investment agreement—for the sake of the alliance

Seoul and Washington must see disagreements on investment and immigration as an opportunity to fine-tune a trade agreement they can both tolerate.

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