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The deliciously delusional popularity of Toowoomba pasta – a viral seafood dish inexplicably named for my home town

A plate created by Outback Steakhouse is now wildly popular in South Korea. This is as delightful as it is puzzling

The Guardian - AU

A familiar refrain as China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, begin 2026 at odds again

They’re at it again

The Independent UK

South Korean leader compares himself and Kim Jong Un to ‘penguins’

Lee Jae Myung pushes to reset ties with North Korea after summit with Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

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China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise

China has escalated its trade tensions with Japan by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors

The Independent UK

South Korea's Lee says he urged China to help curb Pyongyang's nuclear programme

Lee's visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a reset in relations with its largest trading partner as well as help with the North.

Euronews

'Lies of P's Success “Fundamentally” Changed The Company’s Approach, Says Neowiz Co-CEO

Inverse talks to Neowiz's Sean Kim about the seismic change 'Lies of P' brought to the company, and its newfound vision for publishing games.

Inverse

South Korean president grins in selfies with China’s Xi as part of four-day charm offensive

Xi frames South Korea and China as historic allies against Japanese militarism

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North Korea says latest missile tests involved new hypersonic weapons systems

The possession of a functioning hypersonic weapon would give North Korea an ability to penetrate the US and South Korea's missile defence shields.

Euronews

Ahn Sung-ki Cause of Death: South Korean 'The Nation's Actor' Died at 74

South Korean icon Ahn Sung-ki, "The Nation's Actor," dies at 74 after a 60-year career filled with acclaimed roles, awards, and a lasting legacy in cinema.

International Business Times UK

China and South Korea pledge to bolster ties as regional tensions rise

South Korea and China have pledged to boost trade and safeguard regional stability

The Independent UK

Ahn Sung-ki death: Prolific South Korean star known as ‘The Nation’s Actor,’ dies aged 74

Star, who began his career as a child star in 1950s, had battled blood cancer in recent years

The Independent UK

Prominent South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki has died, hospital says

A Seoul hospital says prominent South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki has died

The Independent UK

South Korean pop group BTS return with first album in five years and world tour

The full-length album will be released on March 20.

Evening Standard

Simon Stone on luring film stars on stage, family tragedy and staging Chekhov in Korean: ‘It’s one of the proudest moments in my career’

Directing the likes of Alicia Vikander, Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman on stage, the Australian director is returning to Adelaide festival with a bold new take on The Cherry Orchard

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North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China

Sunday's launches came hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed for China for a summit with President Xi Jinping, for talks expected to cover North Korea's nuclear programme.

International Business Times UK

North Korea Stages New Missile Launch Off Its East Coast

North Korea conducts new missile launches towards the Sea of Japan, with neighbouring countries maintaining close surveillance.

The Independent UK

South Korea’s leader visits China to deepen ties as Japan drifts away

Lee Jae Myung seeks to ‘elevate relations to new stage’ just as tensions escalate between Beijing and Tokyo

The Independent UK

South Korea says North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea

Experts say North Korea is likely ramping up weapons tests ahead of the Workers' Party congress

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South Korea to stop breeding bears to extract their bile - but hundreds are still trapped in pens

South Korea officials have confirmed that the controversial bear bile farming industry will come to an end as part of an animal welfare drive.

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A $1 Billion Catalyst Just Hit Coupang. How Should You Play CPNG Stock Here?

After a historic data breach and a costly billion-dollar apology, could this mark the start of renewed confidence, or will investor skepticism linger longer than the headlines?

The Independent UK

BTS announces March comeback date with first album in four years

Septet to release first album since 2022 anthology ‘Proof’

The Guardian - AU

NewJeans member Danielle sued for millions after bitter feud with K-pop record label

Ador terminated the Australian-born singer’s contract on Monday and is now suing her, a family member and the band’s former producer

Barchart

IonQ Is Bringing a 100-Qubit System to South Korea. Should You Buy IONQ Stock for 2026?

IonQ will deliver its next-generation Tempo 100 quantum system to the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, extending their collaboration.

Euronews

'You can have tattoos all over your face and still be an angel': Inside South Korea’s underground tattoo culture

South Korean tattoo culture, long marred by negative associations with prisons or gang activity, has been de facto illegal for over 30 years. A recent law passed now means this underground culture can finally come into the light.

The Independent UK

South Korea to end breeding of bears and extraction of their bile

South Korea says it will end its dwindling yet much-criticized bear bile farming industry

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