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France's Macron visits South Korea for talks on technology and security

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a state visit focused on trade, technology and security – following talks in Tokyo where he and Japan’s prime minister agreed to push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the war in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

Iran war energy crisis is ‘worse than you think’ says South Korea’s president

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The Independent UK

South Korea president says Iran war shows the need to ditch ‘extremely risky’ fossil fuels

Lee Jae Myung warns situation caused by US-Israeli war against Iran is ‘worse than you think’

The Independent UK

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South Korea and Indonesia expand cooperation on defense and energy as Mideast war disrupts markets

South Korea and Indonesia are expanding their cooperation on defense projects, technology, and supply chains as their leaders upgrade their strategic partnership

The Independent UK

Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war

South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plants

The Guardian - UK

Chang Ung, North Korean ex-IOC member who brokered Olympic joint marches with South, dies

Chang Ung, a former North Korean member of the International Olympic Committee who once led sports exchanges with rival South Korea including joint marches of their athletes at the Olympics, has died at 87

The Independent UK

I Watched Made In Korea, And It Was The Feel-Good Movie I Didn’t Know I Needed

Gave me a bit of hope.

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Eurovision to launch first ever Asian song contest this year

Bangkok in Thailand will be the final’s first host city with confirmed participants including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, South Korea and Vietnam.

Evening Standard

Macron visits Japan, South Korea for talks dominated by Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Japan for a visit that was initially aimed at strengthening partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation, but is now set to be dominated by the war in the Middle East. He will conclude his trip later in the week in South Korea.

Radio France Internationale

BTS Military Service: From Special Forces To Army Chefs, How All Seven Members Served

BTS have completed military service in South Korea after enlistments that spanned more than two years. This feature looks at how each member served, from special forces and drill instruction to military kitchens and the band.

International Business Times UK

BTS: The Return shows a global band renegotiating identity and nationhood

When pop superstars BTS announced a temporary hiatus in 2022, it exposed a tension at the heart of their global success.

The Conversation

Two of Australia’s largest sources of jet fuel could be cut off as South Korea and China eye restrictions

South Korea’s transport ministry says domestic airlines have asked authorities to redirect export-bound jet fuel back to the local market

The Guardian - AU

Will Anduril founder Palmer Luckey’s insistence on deferring to U.S. interests scare off the allies he wants to arm?

"I’m not going to go to prison to sell you spare parts," Luckey tells Fortune.

Fortune

Rivalry breaks records: Malaysia made Japan and South Korea compete to build twin towers and the results shocked everyone

Malaysia's Petronas Twin Towers project saw an unusual dual-contractor approach, pitting Japanese and South Korean teams against each other. This unofficial race, fueled by national pride and tight deadlines, accelerated construction. Despite engineering complexities, the parallel execution and competitive spirit delivered the iconic skyscrapers, briefly holding the world's tallest title…

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Four US senators to tour Taiwan Donald's Trump China visit

A bipartisan group of four US senators will visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in the coming days ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned trip to Beijing in May, in a move aimed at reinforcing American alliances in Asia.

The Independent UK

North Korean and Belarusian leaders sign friendship treaty in Pyongyang

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Samsung Brings AI-Powered Browser to Windows PCs

Samsung has quietly made one of its boldest software moves yet- bringing its popular mobile browser to Windows PCs. But this isn’t just another Chrome alternative. With a deeply integrated AI assistant powered by Perplexity, Samsung is reimagining what browsing could feel like in an era where your browser doesn’t…

The Independent UK

North Korea and Belarus sign ‘fundamental’ treaty as Lukashenko visits Kim in Pyongyang

Analysts say trip signals Pyongyang’s deepening alignment with Russia and Belarus

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The Independent UK

Is this the next big K-drama hit? Acclaimed spy series to get Korean remake with Squid Game star

Remake will reimagine central couple as North Korean agents embedded in South Korean society

The Times of India

How Iran war is helping Kim Jong Un justify North Korea's nuclear arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un defended his nation's nuclear arsenal, citing the ongoing Iran war as justification for strong military deterrence. He accused the US of "terrorism and invasions" and vowed to advance North Korea's "defensive nuclear deterrence." Kim also declared South Korea the "most hostile nation," warning of…

The Independent UK

Why Arab nations are scrambling to get South Korea’s Patriot-style air defence missiles

Arab nations race to secure South Korea’s cheaper but arguably more effective missile interceptors after their success in Iran war

Woman & Home

Everyone's talking about Glow Recipe's new Korean Toner Pads: here are our beauty shopping experts' honest thoughts

The K-beauty brand have launched three toner pad options designed to brighten, repair, smooth and clear pores

Barchart

AMD Is Rapidly Expanding into South Korea. Can That Move the Needle for AMD Stock?

AMD accelerates its expansion process into South Korea with negotiations underway for 10,000 MI355 AI accelerators.

The Independent UK

The King’s Warden: Highest-grossing film in South Korea’s history set for global release

Historical drama about an exiled Joseon monarch and a village chief tasked with guarding him has rewritten South Korea’s box-office benchmarks

The Conversation

Antipathy no more: diplomacy wins out as Australia and the EU sign a free trade agreement

After an often acrimonious relationship over more than half a century, Australia and the European Union have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During a visit to Canberra by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the FTA has come to fruition after many years of negotiations and stalled talks.…

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