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North Korean Detained After Crossing Land Border: Seoul Military

A North Korean civilian voluntarily crossed the heavily mined land border between the two countries, aided by the South's military in a delicate 20-hour operation, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Friday.

International Business Times

North Korea Opens Massive Beach Resort: State Media

North Korea opened a massive resort area on its east coast, state media said Wednesday, with the tourism pet project of leader Kim Jong Un reportedly set to welcome Russian guests later this month.

International Business Times

North Korea's Kim Shown Honouring Troops Killed In Russia-Ukraine War

State media images showed leader Kim Jong Un honouring the flag-draped coffins of North Korean soldiers killed helping Russia fight Ukraine, as Seoul's defence ministry said Tuesday it saw no signs of further troop deployments yet.

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'Tesla Knows How To Use Them': How Influencers Drive The Robotaxi Narrative

When Tesla rolled out its Robotaxi service, so-called

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Netflix's Squid Game Finale Takes Over Seoul With Massive Parade, Star-Studded Fan Event

On Sunday, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) celebrated the finale of "Squid Game" with a parade and star-studded fan event in Seoul, South Korea.

Benzinga

Seoul wrestles with how to handle invasion of ‘lovebugs’

Swarms in South Korean capital trigger heated debate over pest control as experts say rising temperatures partly to blame

The Guardian - AU

Send a letter to yourself in 2045: The quiet charm of Paris’s time-travelling café

Café Pli is the first of its kind in Europe, inspired by Nuldam Space, a similar concept café in Seoul, South Korea.

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BYDFi Joins Seoul Meta Week 2025, Advancing Web3 Vision and South Korea Strategy

Victoria, Seychelles, June 27th, 2025, Chainwire

International Business Times

Intel hosts Direct Connect Asia event in Seoul — company tries to lure Samsung Foundry clients in its own backyard

Intel Foundry hosts its first Direct Connect Asia event in Korea, targets local chip designers, automotive industry.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan and South Korea mark 60 years of ties despite lingering tension and political uncertainty

Japan and South Korea are marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Sunday, as both sides go through a time of political uncertainty and growing tension

The Independent UK

All 7 BTS Members Reunite After Military Service, ARMY Reacts with Joy

The reunion took place at j-hope's solo concert in Seoul, part of FESTA 2025, BTS's annual celebration with fans. While he sang, the other six members of BTS were cheering, and driving the fans insane.

Latin Times

Woman arrested after trying to break into BTS member Jung Kook’s Seoul home

The K-pop star completed his military enlistment and returned earlier in the day

The Independent UK

Global Crypto Exchange ‘IMBX’ Debuts with Next-Generation Trading Platform

Seoul, South Korea, June 10th, 2025, Chainwire

International Business Times

Excitement builds among BTS fans for band’s reunion after military service

K-pop group’s debut anniversary celebrations have taken on a special significance this year

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Lee Jae Myung wins big in South Korea election – now he faces his toughest challenge yet

ANALYSIS: Lee Jae Myung takes on the leadership of South Korea with one of the strongest public mandates in decades – but also facing the daunting task of renegotiating Seoul’s relationship with the US, its most important ally. Shweta Sharma reports

Euronews

South Korea's new president vows to restart talks with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election.

The Guardian - UK

How will South Korea’s new president engage with Trump’s White House?

Lee Jae-myung must tackle US leader’s trade war as he attempts to revive Asia’s fourth biggest economy

Al Jazeera

Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s new president?

Lee, the standard bearer for the left-leaning Democratic Party, is known for his populist style and humble beginnings.

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Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea's presidential election ending months of political turmoil

The liberal opposition candidate has secured more than 49% of the votes in an election that has seen one of the country’s highest voter turnout, with approximately 80% of the 44 million eligible voters taking to the ballot boxes.

Al Jazeera

South Korea election results 2025: Who won, who lost, what’s next?

Left-leaning Lee Jae-myung set to become president after conservative Kim Moon-soo concedes defeat.

The Independent UK

Exit polls in South Korea election show landslide victory for left-wing leader Lee Jae Myung

Exit poll results are based on surveys of about 100,000 voters at 325 polling stations

International Business Times UK

NewJeans Court Case Explained: Why Is The K-Pop Group Being Asked To Pay £537K – And More

A Seoul court has ruled that each of the five members of NewJeans must pay a fine of one billion Korean won—approximately £537,000—for every unauthorised entertainment activity

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s presidential election aims to restore democratic credentials

Polls favour Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung over governing People Power Party’s candidate Kim Moon-soo.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s snap presidential election 2025: All you need to know

The vote, held in the backdrop of a martial law bid by ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol, could affect Seoul’s foreign policy.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s presidential favourite has plans for new ‘de facto’ capital

If election frontrunner Lee Jae-myung is elected, Sejong city could replace Seoul as the centre of political power.

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