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South Korea's December Inflation Falls Short, Clocks +3.2% YoY

South Korea's consumer inflation in December came in at +3.2% YoY, disappointing expectations. Find out why this might have economic implications.

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Israel embassy pulls ‘inappropriate’ video imagining Hamas attack on Seoul

South Korea objected to footage posted by Israeli embassy depicting hypothetical abduction of a mother in Seoul.

Al Jazeera

John Hartson insists Celtic should sign 'outstanding' Bojan Miovski

John Hartson feels Celtic should sign Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski in January, calling him "outstanding".

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South Korea's top court orders a 3rd Japanese company to compensate workers for forced labor

South Korea’s top court has ordered a third Japanese company to compensate some of its former wartime Korean employees for forced labor

The Independent UK

Celtic to lose Oh to Asian Cup as striker included in South Korea squad

Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-gyu has been named in the South Korea squad for the Asian Cup.

The National (Scotland)

Israeli Embassy Pulls Video Imagining Hamas Attack In Seoul

The Israeli embassy in South Korea has removed a video showing an imaginary scenario in which Koreans are attacked by masked assailants in Seoul, a reference to Hamas, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday.

International Business Times

Lee Sun-kyun's life on screen: the six roles that created an icon, from Parasite to My Mister

The actor, who died on Wednesday, was a mainstay of South Korean TV and cinema

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'Parasite' Actor Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead: Report

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite", was found dead Wednesday in an apparent suicide, Yonhap news agency reported.

International Business Times

South Korean actor and Parasite star Lee Sun-kyun dies at 48

The actor had been under investigation for alleged illegal drug use. Seoul police point to apparent suicide.

Al Jazeera

Parasite actor Lee Sung-kyun found dead, suicide suspected

Discover the tragic death of South Korean actor Lee Sung-kyun, known for his role in Parasite. Shocking details emerge surrounding his suicide and alleged ...

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Actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' is found dead in Seoul

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, who played a rich entrepreneur in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, was found dead on Wednesday. Police suspect he died by suicide.

WEKU

South Korea sanctions North Korean spy chief over illicit cyber activities

Pyongyang is thought to use the money stolen in cyber-heists to fund its illegal weapons programmes.

Al Jazeera

'Parasite' Actor Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite", was found dead Wednesday, police said.

International Business Times

Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in Seoul

South Korean actor had been under police investigation over his alleged use of drugs

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The Independent UK

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' found unconscious

Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite” has been found unconscious, South Korean police said Wednesday

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South Korea Export Surge Continues, Defying Expectations

Get ready to celebrate, because South Korea's exports are looking up! According to a Reuters poll, December exports likely rose for a third consecutive month.

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Asian Markets Rally as Oil Prices and US Futures Climb

Asia's markets show resilience as U.S. futures and oil prices rise. Shanghai leads losses while Tokyo and South Korea remain positive. Job data in Japan re...

The Guardian - UK

Escaping Xi’s China by paddleboard: ‘I rushed into the water and thought if they catch me, they catch me’

Dissidents face an uncertain future in Taiwan and South Korea after fleeing

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The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: The Winter King; Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution; Vanishing Act; Gyeongseong Creature – review

ITV’s answer to Game of Thrones doesn’t stint on gore; disco gets the glittering treatment it deserves; Crimewatch meets Kath and Kim in a botched Australian true crime drama; and a sinister ‘creature’ stalks 1940s Korea

International Business Times

'Beyond Our Borders': Vietnam Tech Firm VNG Takes On World Best

VNG co-founder Le Hong Minh's first taste of international competition was as a gamer for Vietnam at an early e-sport tournament in South Korea.

The Independent UK

A South Korean religious sect leader has been sentenced to 23 years in prison over sex crimes

A South Korean religious sect leader whose sex crimes were featured in the popular Netflix series “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” has been sentenced to 23 years in prison

InsideEVs

Kia EV6, EV9 Global Wholesale Sales Surged Massively In November 2023

Last month, the wholesale shipments of Kia's E-GMP-based models amounted to 16,916 (up 118% year-over-year), which is an all-time record result.

International Business Times

BTS Net Worth 2024: A Short Hiatus Before the Big Reunion

BTS is one of the most successful South Korean boy bands, with a staggering net worth. Despite the hiatus, they are set for a reunion soon. And their net worth in 2024 will surely reflect that.

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Seoul's Parliament Greenlights 2024 Budget for South Korea's Economy

South Korea's parliament gives a thumbs up to the 2024 budget, paving the way for economic growth and innovative ventures. Exciting times ahead!

The Independent UK

South Korean court orders 2 Japanese companies to compensate wartime Korean workers for forced labor

South Korea’s top court has ordered two Japanese companies to financially compensate more of their wartime Korean workers for forced labor

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