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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

Claudia Sheinbaum Steps Into the BTS Frenzy, Asks South Korea for More Concerts After Sellouts and High Ticket Prices in México

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that she has formally sent a letter to South Korea's president asking for additional concert dates from global K-pop sensation BTS after ticket demand in Mexico far outpaced supply.

Latin Times

Still trying desperately to cling on to your youth? Watch out: you could be a Young 40

Millennials in South Korea are being mocked for trying too hard to follow fashion. It’s far better to accept the march of time, writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

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With KPop Demon Hunters, Korean women hold the sword, the microphone — and possibly an Oscar

When I was a child in South Korea, the New Year often began with a familiar song: “Kkachi Kkachi Seollal.” Seollal refers to the Lunar New Year, one of Korea’s most important family holidays, and kkachi means “magpie,” a bird associated with good fortune and joyful beginnings.

The Conversation

Pentagon to reduce its role in deterrence of North Korea

US policy document suggests South Korea take primary responsibility, as Pentagon prioritises defending US homeland

The Guardian - AU

Kylie Jenner faces backlash for promoting Korean ‘cutting jelly’ said to suppress appetite

The reality star credited the jelly for helping her with ‘debloating’

The Independent UK

South Korea imposes travel bans on three civilians over alleged drone flights into North Korea

Analysts say North Korea's drone accusations were likely driven by its efforts to dial up anti-South Korea sentiment ahead of the ruling Workers' Party congress.

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South Korea imposes travel bans on 3 civilians over alleged drone flights into North Korea

South Korea has placed overseas travel bans on three people as part of an investigation into alleged drone flights over North Korea that have deepened animosities between the rivals

The Independent UK

This One-Off Ferrari 12Cilindri Was Designed By Korean Artists

Ferrari is showcasing a one-off Tailor Made 12Cilindri that pushes the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship and personalization to its limit. Created through the exclusive Tailor Made program, the car was developed specifically for the South Korean market. And it looks lovely.

Motor1

No Other Choice review – A brutal and hilarious murder thriller from South Korea’s master of shock

4/5 An unemployed man kills off his competition for a new job in this twisty, slapstick black comedy

The Independent UK

South Korean Businesswoman Alleges Sexual Assault at Bengaluru Airport

A South Korean businesswoman has accused an airline ground-handling employee of sexually assaulting her at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, allegedly under the pretext of “manual frisking.”

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Cambodia will send 73 online scam suspects to South Korea

A total of 73 South Koreans detained in Cambodia for their alleged involvements in online scams will be brought back home this week to face investigation

The Independent UK

Former South Korean PM jailed for 23 years for role in martial law insurrection

Han Duck-soo verdict marks first judicial ruling stemming from ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2024 martial law decree

The Guardian - UK

Mother climbs down side of building to rescue children from burning home in South Korea

‘A parent’s concern for their children must have outweighed everything else in that urgent moment,’ a firefighter was quoted as saying

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The Independent UK

South Korea’s former PM jailed for 23 years over rebellion

Rebellion is one of the gravest charges in South Korea

The Conversation

Come Down to a Lower Place – a Lovecraftian Korean tale about the oppression of female workers and their bodies

The writings of H.P. Lovecraft have seen a renewal of interest in recent years, despite the fact that he was a well-known racist and xenophobe. Writing in the early 20th century, he imagined monsters that gave form to fear of difference.

Evening Standard

Park Chan-wook: Korean filmmakers ‘treat social conflict as a serious problem’

His latest film, No Other Choice, has been longlisted for a Bafta.

The Independent UK

South Korean president warns sending drones into North Korea akin to starting war

Lee Jae Myung criticises his own defence minister for failing to detect drone launches into neighbouring country

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The Independent UK

South Korean woman arrested over stabbing attack on man during dating app meet-up

The motive remains unclear so far

International Business Times UK

NYC Office Workers Living on 'Rawdogged' Desk Potatoes — After Lunch Prices Got Too Expensive

Midtown Manhattan workers are queuing for plain roasted sweet potatoes at Korean vendors as fast food combos hit $15 and grab-and-go salads approach $20.

Marie Claire

15 Under-the-Radar Korean Beauty Brands You Should Have On Your Radar If You Want Clear, Radiant Skin

Shop before they hit it big, and most likely sell out.

International Business Times UK

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, Johnny Somali 'Collab' Happening Soon? Duo Could Wreak Havoc After Russian YouTuber's Deportation

Claims of a Vitaly Zdorovetskiy and Johnny Somali 'collab' emerge after deportation and indictments, as officials crack down on nuisance streamers.

TechRadar

The memory shortage reaches a ridiculous new high - thieves hit South Korean design office, apparently just to steal DDR5 memory

Soaring DDR5 memory prices turn high-capacity modules into small, valuable targets, prompting specific thefts in exposed office systems.

The Independent UK

Park Chan Wook: ‘The Korean film industry is in a state of great danger’

INTERVIEW: The acclaimed director of ‘Oldboy’ and ‘The Handmaiden’ speaks to Louis Chilton about the problems facing his country’s filmmakers, his one-time reputation for grotesquerie, and his darkly funny new satire ‘No Other Choice’

International Business Times UK

Arirang BTS Album Meaning By Jungkook, Jin, Jimin, Jhope, V, RM And Suga: What We Know Of Idol's Comeback Record

BTS reveals 'ARIRANG' as the title of its fifth studio album, drawing on Korea's most iconic folk song to mark a meaningful comeback and reunion.

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