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What lies ahead for South Korea after the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol?

South Korea’s constitutional court upheld the parliament’s decision to impeach the country’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on April 4. The court stated that, by declaring martial law in December, Yoon had taken actions that were beyond the powers granted by South Korea’s constitution.

The Conversation

Subway tunnel collapses during construction in South Korea, likely leaving 2 trapped

A subway tunnel under construction near Seoul collapsed on Friday, leaving two workers presumed to be trapped at the site, officials said

The Independent UK

South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria’s new government

The announcement comes months after a rebel coalition ousted longtime Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who had maintained close ties with North Korea.

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Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations

The move is a blow to North Korea, which once counted Damascus as an ally until the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

Al Jazeera

South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Syria, a longtime friend of rival North Korea

South Korea has established diplomatic relations with Syria’s new Islamist government months after longtime leader Bashar Assad was ousted

The Independent UK

Experts Reveal Why Moving iPhone Production to the US Could Be a £77,000 Mistake

Experts warn that iPhones could cost $3,500 (£2,740) or more as a result of Trump's international tariffs, especially the 125% rate recently imposed on China.

International Business Times UK

North Korean commando involved in plot to kill South Korean president dies at 82

Kim Shin-jo, who later reinvented himself as a Christian pastor, took part in the failed 1968 attempt to assassinate Park Chung-hee.

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You have 81 days. Here's what you should stock up on before Trump's global tariffs kick in

This is a great time to buy, as President Trump has said.

Fortune

Who are the runners and riders in South Korea’s presidential election to replace Yoon Suk Yeol?

A heated race is expected amid intense political polarisation between pro and anti-Yoon camps

The Independent UK

Asian markets celebrate Trump’s trade flip-flop, even as he maintains historically high tariffs—and not just on China

It’s not just 125% tariffs against China: There are still 10% tariffs on all U.S. imports, 25% tariffs on imported cars and steel …

Fortune

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

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.”

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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…

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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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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’

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Evening Standard

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

Android Central

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.

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

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

Political polarisation likely to shape election on 3 June

Space

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.

The Independent UK

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

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.

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