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South Korean opposition leader Lee opens presidential bid following Yoon's ouster

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, widely seen as the front-runner in a presidential by-election triggered by the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol last week over his ill-fated imposition of martial law, officially announced his presidential bid on Thursday, vowing to heal a starkly divided nation through economic growth

The Independent UK

Samsung Under Pressure As US Tariffs Rattle South Korean Economy

Sipping tea on her break outside a Samsung Electronics factory in northern Vietnam, worker Nguyen Thi Mai said she had heard about US President Donald Trump's tariffs, but hoped it would not affect business.

International Business Times

Kim Yo Jong mocks Western calls to denuclearise North Korea as a 'daydream'

Tensions in the regions have increased as Kim Jong Un continues to flaunt his military nuclear capabilities and align with Russia over President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

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Kia Is Making An Electric Truck For America

Kia is developing an all-new electric pickup specifically for North America, the Korean automaker confirmed during its CEO Investor Day Event today. The still-unnamed EV will be based on a new EV platform “designed for both urban and outdoor use.”

InsideEVs

The Unexpected Rival Stealing Tesla’s Customers

I tend to be averse to making predictions. I'm a reporter, first and foremost, and that means I hate being wrong. But if you want an example of how poorly predictions can age, just remember that not even five years ago, one big consulting firm predicted that Volkswagen would be…

InsideEVs

Samsung's Ballie AI robot companion will have Gemini onboard when it launches this summer in the US and Korea

A recommitment to a 2025 launch and a partnership with Google Cloud

TechRadar

What Asian countries hit hard by Trump’s tariffs are doing to save their economies

China refuses to bow to US pressure while other Asian nations urge negotiations to soften the blow

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Kim Shin Jo: The bizarre life of a failed North Korean assassin who became a pastor in the South

Kim stunned South Korea by saying that his team came ‘to slit the throat of Park Chung Hee’

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un's sister mocks US 'daydream' of ending nuclear programme

Kim Yo Jong has insisted North Korea will never give up its nuclear weapons programme

Evening Standard

The Galaxy S25 Edge will reportedly launch in two major overseas markets first

A tipster claimed Samsung is eyeing a new date for its Galaxy S25 Edge in a couple of countries.

Android Central

South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border

The incident on Tuesday afternoon in the eastern section of the Demilitarised Zone may well have been accidental, according to South Korean media reports.

Euronews

South Korea sets June election date to choose Yoon’s successor

Political polarisation likely to shape election on 3 June

The Independent UK

South Korea is converting an abandoned coal mine into a moon exploration testing ground

South Korea conducted a test inside the former Hamtae mine in late March, deploying prototype moon rovers equipped with tech that could be used in space mining.

Space

South Korea’s military fires warning shots after armed North Korean soldiers violate demarcation line

Around 10 North Korean soldiers briefly enter South before returning across demarcation line following warning shots

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Al Jazeera

South Korea fires warning shots as troops from North breach border

Seoul says North Korean soldiers quickly retreated after warning shots were fired.

The Independent UK

South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border

South Korea says its military has fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border

International Business Times

S Korea Opposition Leader Frontrunner In Snap Presidential Election

He lost the last presidential election by the narrowest margin in South Korean history, but now Lee Jae-myung is the front-runner in snap polls triggered by the ex-leader's impeachment over martial law.

The Independent UK

Korean Air fires pilot and co-pilot who got into fist fight over Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law

‘Unfortunate incident’ occured when crew was resting in a hotel in Brisbane

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Al Jazeera

South Korea sets June 3 as date of election to replace Yoon

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announces date of vote to choose a successor to impeached ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol.

International Business Times

South Korea Sets Presidential Election For June 3: Acting President

South Korea will hold a presidential election on June 3, the country's acting president said Tuesday, after Seoul's former leader Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office over a disastrous declaration of martial law.

Android Central

Stable One UI 7 finally rolls out for Samsung Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 models

Samsung has initiated the rollout of the stable One UI 7 update, which is based on Android 15, and it also includes the latest April security patch.

The Guardian - AU

Mary Fowler on target as Matildas secure back-to-back wins over South Korea

Mary Fowler’s first-half strike and an own-goal after the break gave Tom Sermanni’s side a 2-0 win over South Korea in Newcastle

The Independent UK

North Korean runner claims gold as country stages first international marathon in six years

Some 200 overseas athletes run in race held as part of birthday celebration of country’s founder

Dynamite News

Fire breaks out in S Korea's thermal power plant, no casualty reported

Fire broke out on Monday in South Korea's thermal power plant, with no casualty reported Read further on Dynamite News:

Motor1

The New Hyundai Palisade Gets a Weird High Roof Version

While America is still waiting for Hyundai to bring the second-generation Palisade, Korea is already getting a special version of the family hauler. It’s called the Highroof and does exactly what it says on the tin. It raises the ceiling compared to the standard model. It’s certainly not the most…

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