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South Korea braces for strong winds and rain as tropical storm Jongdari nears

Tropical storm Jongdari is moving toward South Korea's coast, prompting officials to shut roads and parks as the country braces for strong winds and rain

The Independent UK

North Korean soldier crosses militarised border to defect to South – report

South Korean military says it is investigating but can’t confirm the person’s ‘exact motivations and goals’

The Guardian - AU

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea: Report

Authorities are questioning the man who came across the border near the northeastern coast of South Korea.

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Best Korean SPF to hydrate, nourish and provide high-factor protection

“In Korea, sun protection is a key cornerstone of skincare routines, with a strong cultural emphasis on maintaining youthful skin”

Evening Standard

'It was hard work, really challenging': life in a K-pop bootcamp for the BBC's new reality show

As TV show Made in Korea launches, we look at how hard it is to make it into the K-pop big leagues

Evening Standard

US-South Korea Joint Drills Aim To Deter North Korea

U.S. and South Korea conduct joint military exercises to enhance defense against North Korea amidst escalating tensions. The drills focus on readiness agai...

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US and South Korea begin joint military drills as North Korea accuses them of invasion rehearsal

U.S. and South Korean troops have kicked off a large-scale exercise aimed at strengthening their combined defense capabilities against nuclear-armed North Korea, which again is accusing the allies of practicing an invasion

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How Hyundai And Kia Are Dealing With EV Fire Concerns In Korea

The Korean automaking giant is launching free inspections, disclosing its battery sourcing and adding software updates after a fire.

InsideEVs

Semiconductors are 'the new oil.' That has major implications for business

Just as oil influenced momentous events of the 20th century, semiconductors are playing the same role.

Fortune

Made in Korea: what to know about the BBC’s newest reality TV show

What if five lads from the UK became a K-pop band?

Evening Standard

Seoul Residents Sweating With Record 'Tropical Nights' Weather

Residents of South Korea's capital are resorting to novel ways to beat the heat as a century-old weather record fell Friday following a 26th "tropical night" in a row -- when the temperature stays above 25 degrees Celsius (77 Fahrenheit).

International Business Times

Learning a language? Four ways to smash through the dreaded ‘intermediate plateau’

How can I improve my English? This was a question frequently posed by my students in South Korea. My initial advice was straightforward – dedicate time and effort.

The Conversation

How protectionism can help developing countries unlock their economic potential

State intervention has made a comeback. States have, in one way or another, always intervened in markets to develop specific industries and push innovation. But there has been a renaissance since the 2010s, in particular with respect to industrial and trade policy.

The Conversation

Volkswagen May Push Back Flagship Next-Gen 'Trinity' EV To Make Room For Golf EV

Today on Critical Materials: VW delays flagship "Trinity" EV, Musk and Tesla seem to disagree on subsidies, and South Korea presses for EV battery transparency.

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South Korea says North Korean hackers stole technical data on spy planes and tanks

Data on K2 tanks, and Baekdu and Geumgang planes stolen, as South Korea urges stronger cybersecurity laws.

The Independent UK

South Korea deploys bedbug sniffer dog at main airport to keep away critters from Paris Olympics

Beagle is only dog in country trained to sniff out bedbugs by detecting their pheromones

InsideEVs

Hyundai Ioniq 9 May Debut At LA Auto Show, Kia EV4 In Q1 2025: Report

Local Korean reports suggest that the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV4 U.S. launch is imminent.

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South Korean Badminton Gold Medalist An Se-Young Criticizes National Team

An Se-young, South Korea's Olympic gold medalist in badminton, faced controversy over alleged mistreatment by the national team.

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South Korea And US To Conduct Joint Military Exercises

South Korea and the US conduct joint military exercises to deter North Korean threats. Recent provocations escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

The Independent UK

South Korea and US will start summer military drills next week to counter North Korean threats

South Korea and the United States will start their annual joint military exercises next week with a focus on improving their combined capabilities to deter and defend against growing North Korean nuclear threats

Fortune

Hero Cosmetics CEO Found Inspiration In Korean Skincare

Hero Cosmetics founder Ju Rhyu credits her corporate career at Mondelez, American Express, and Samsung for her business bona fides.

The Guardian - UK

Bokman, Bristol: ‘Laser-like focus’ – restaurant review

This canteen-style Korean has big, nerdy ideas and is likely to put a smile on your face, writes Jay Rayner

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North Korea Resumes Sending Balloons With Suspected Trash To South

North Korea's resumption of flying balloons carrying trash towards South Korea raises tensions and environmental concerns, prompting condemnation and calls...

The Independent UK

Seoul says North Korea has flown more trash balloons toward South Korea

South Korea’s military says North Korea is again flying balloons likely carrying trash toward the South, adding to a bizarre psychological warfare campaign amid tensions between the war-divided rivals

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Kim Jong Un Orders Displaced North Koreans To Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un rejects external aid for flood recovery, opts for self-reliance in Pyongyang. Tensions with South Korea persist over exaggerated damages.

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