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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

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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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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

The Independent UK

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.

Marie Claire

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

The Guardian - AU

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

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.

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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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The Independent 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

Euronews

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

'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.

Evening Standard

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

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

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