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South Korea president apologises for controversies surrounding wife but says she was demonised

Yoon rejects opposition parties’ call for special counsel to investigate allegations against first lady, calling it ‘political propaganda’

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Two dead, 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea

Two dead, 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol orders all available resources and personnel to assist with search for survivors.

Two dead and 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea

Two dead and 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea

Boat with 27 members was on mackerel fishing trip when it sank 24km northwest of Jeju Island

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This golf simulator in a major American airport is creating a stir (and more are coming)

The simulator officially opened on Wednesday, joining others in Hong Kong, South Korea, Minneapolis and Dubai International Airport.

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At least 2 dead and 12 missing after a fishing boat sinks off South Korea's Jeju island

A fishing boat has capsized and sank off the coast of South Korea’s Jeju island, leaving at least two people dead and 12 others unaccounted for

The Independent UK

‘No man will touch me until I have my rights back’: why is the 4B movement going viral after Trump’s win?

Demonstrators in South Korea swore off heterosexual dating in protest against misogyny. Now the movement is sparking interest among young American women

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Sandos on Lonsdale: have we reached peak Braddon?

On Lonsdale is now serving up Korean-inspired Japanese sandos

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Japan's defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties

Japan's defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties

Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani was welcomed aboard a South Korean warship during its port call near Tokyo on Wednesday, a first for a Japanese defense chief, as the two countries step up security ties against a backdrop of growing tension in the region

The Independent UK

Could South Korea send troops to fight for Ukraine?

Could South Korea send troops to fight for Ukraine?

Seoul says all options are on table

The Independent UK

What is the 4B movement? The feminist movement gaining traction after Trump's win

What is the 4B movement? The feminist movement gaining traction after Trump's win

The movement began in South Korea in 2015

Evening Standard

Tourist practicing yoga at South Korean royal palace faces backlash

Tourist practicing yoga at South Korean royal palace faces backlash

Many questioned whether it was appropriate for her to do yoga against a building that was both sacred and culturally important to Koreans

The Independent UK

Could South Korea’s 4B movement undermine heterosexual relationships in America?

Could South Korea’s 4B movement undermine heterosexual relationships in America?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As the trend of women swearing off men garners social media attention following the US election, Helen Coffey investigates whether shunning straight sex and marriage could become a global phenomenon

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Asia Pacific leaders hail Trump as questions swirl around regional security

Asia Pacific leaders hail Trump as questions swirl around regional security

China’s Xi Jinping says superpowers must ‘get along’, while Indonesia’s Prabowo lauds ‘immense potential’ of US ties.

South Korean President Denies Wrongdoing Amid Influence-Peddling Scandal

South Korean President Denies Wrongdoing Amid Influence-Peddling Scandal

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denies influence-peddling allegations, expresses optimism in expanding security cooperation with the U.S. and Japan un...

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South Korea says ‘not ruling out’ supplying weapons to Ukraine

President Yoon signals shift based on Pyongyang’s support for Russia and says would ‘prioritise defensive weapons’.

International Business Times

South Korea President Says 'Not Ruling Out' Direct Weapons To Ukraine

Major arms exporter South Korea is not ruling out providing weapons directly to Ukraine, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday, signalling a possible shift in Seoul's stance on the issue.

International Business Times UK

'No Dating, No Sex': US Women Are Protesting Trump's Victory With South Korea's 4B Movement

In response to Trump's victory, some American women are adopting South Korea's 4B Movement, which advocates for abstaining from dating, sex, marriage, and motherhood as a protest against traditional gender roles and societal expectations.

The Independent UK

What is the 4B movement and why are women talking about it in the wake of Trump’s election win?

The 4B movement takes a bold stand against gender inequality – by boycotting men entirely

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Asia braces for disruption to alliances, trade after Trump’s victory

Following decisive election win, Trump is expected to pursue more aggressive version of his ‘America first’ vision.

South Korea Cracks Down On Deepfake Porn Surge

South Korea implements strict measures to combat deepfake porn, targeting offenders and enhancing regulations on social media platforms.

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South Korea fights deepfake porn with tougher punishment and regulation

South Korea has announced a package of steps to curb a surge in deepfake porn

The Independent UK

What does North Korea stand to gain from sending troops to Russia to fight Ukraine?

A lot is at stake for North Korea’s leader as he sends young, inexperienced recruits to join Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine

South Korea Fines Meta Million For Privacy Violations

South Korea fines Meta million for unlawfully collecting sensitive personal data from Facebook users, highlighting the importance of safeguarding user ...

International Business Times

South Korea Fines Meta For Illegal Collection Of User Data

US tech giant Meta illegally harvested sensitive data including on sexual orientation from nearly a million South Korean Facebook users and shared it with advertisers, Seoul's data watchdog said Tuesday.

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South Korea fines Meta $15 million: What we know so far

South Korea fined Facebook’s parent company $15 million for illegally collecting and sharing users’ sensitive information, including data about their political views and sexual orientation

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