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Why North Korea may find the South’s new vision for unification provocative

Every year, on August 15, there is a public holiday in South Korea to commemorate the day the Korean peninsula was liberated from Japanese colonial rule. On this day, there is a longstanding tradition whereby South Korean presidents outline their vision for Korean unification – Korea has been divided between…

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Tropical depression dumps heavy rain in southern South Korea and Seoul area

A tropical depression is dumping heavy rain in southern South Korea and the populous Seoul region after weakening from a tropical storm Some southern areas recorded up to 6 inches of rain and parts of the capital region had more than 3 inches as of Wednesday morning

The Independent UK

South Korea's EV Fire Panic: Explained

South Korea has had some high-profile EV fires lately—it's led to a public panic over battery-powered cars and now driving used EV prices into the ground.

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Made in Korea: British boyband hopefuls face K-pop’s brutal training regime in new BBC reality show

Five aspiring boy-band members from the UK, a house in Seoul’s popular Itaewon district, and training at one of Korea’s leading K-pop talent agencies – this is the recipe offered up by Made in Korea: The K-Pop experience, a new BBC reality show.

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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’

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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

The Independent UK

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?

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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