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Most advanced countries in the world ranked: From South Korea’s high digital adoption to Denmark’s pharmaceutical innovation

The most technologically developed countries in the world are ranked based on their degree of digitalisation, access to the internet, mobile phone usage, investment in research and development, and the overall technological competitiveness of the state. Among the top countries to be considered for the year 2026 are those with…

The Times of India

Samsung Workers Demand Larger Payouts After AI Chip Profits Jump 8.5 Times in a Year

Samsung's employees in South Korea have secured a historic deal to share in the company's AI-driven profits, averting a major strike and highlighting the growing debate over corporate wealth distribution.

International Business Times UK

Samsung union to start vote on tentative wage deal

Samsung labour union members will vote on a tentative wage deal this week. This agreement averted a major strike at the South Korean chip giant. The provisional deal was reached following government-mediated talks. The semiconductor division will receive a new bonus pool equivalent to 10.5% of operating profit. This is…

The Economic Times

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KT SAT Evolves into a 'Total Space Solution Provider' Presenting the Vision of "Space for Humanity"

SEOUL, South Korea, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KT SAT announced that it participated in the Space Industry Forum (SIF), a global space and satellite industry event held during Asia Tech x Singapore, Asia's largest ICT exhibition, where the company shared its perspective on the rapidly evolving satellite communications market…

AAP

South Korea hosts America’s biggest overseas military base – but what does its future look like under Trump?

Camp Humphreys is a vital expression of the alliance between Washington and Seoul, but the nature of the partnership is shifting

The Guardian - AU

Korean funeral services company lost $33 million of its customers' money over a bad crypto bet — firm was secretly investing client funds into leveraged crypto ETFs

Bumo Sarang, a funeral services company in Korea, lost $33 million after it invested $40 million of its own customers' money into a leveraged crypto ETF. These funds were meant for prepaid funeral services, but the company exploited loopholes to siphon them into creative investments. Unfortunately, almost half of the…

Tom’s Hardware

Xi Jinping set to visit North Korea and ‘act as mediator between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un’, South Korea says

Chinese president is reportedly travelling to neighbouring country after back-to-back meetings with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

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Daniel Dae Kim savors South Korea's food scene in CNN Original Series K-Everything

HONG KONG, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Korean barbecue might have put Korean food on the map, but it's only one aspect of the country's richly diverse cuisine. In this episode of CNN Original Series K-Everything, host and executive producer, Daniel Dae Kim explores the meteoric rise of Korean food,…

AAP

LG ELECTRONICS BRINGS KOREA'S HOUSEWARMING CULTURE TO SOUTHEAST ASIA

SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) today announced the launch of "Housewarming by LG", a regional experiential marketing campaign designed to bring Korea's signature housewarming culture to Southeast Asian consumers. The campaign kicked off on May 19 at Another Saigon, a brand experience venue in Ho Chi…

AAP

Samsung narrowly avoids 18-day chip strike after last-minute wage deal with 48,000-worker union — tentative deal, subject to workers' vote, suspends billions of dollars worth of potential losses

Samsung Electronics has temporarily avoided a major 18-day strike at its South Korean semiconductor operations after reaching a tentative wage agreement with its 48,000-member union.

Tom’s Hardware

South Korea: cubism opens new Centre Pompidou outpost in Seoul

Through the French museum’s “Constellation” programme, works will be loaned to Seoul for four years, matching its deal with the Hanwha Cultural Foundation and giving the Pompidou Centre a new chance to grow internationally.

Euronews

India won't tolerate any form of nuclear blackmail: Rajnath Singh in Seoul

The pacts were firmed up following Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's wide-ranging talks in Seoul with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back.

The Economic Times

North Korean soccer team beats South Korean hosts in rare match between divided countries

Drenched in rain, hundreds of South Koreans have cheered the North Korean visitors during a rare soccer match between the divided countries as Pyongyang-based Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated host Suwon 2-1 against the backdrop of political tensions

The Independent UK

North Korean women’s football team secures historic victory in South Korea amid political tensions

A North Korean football team faced a South Korean outfit on Wednesday in a rare match between sides from the two divided nations

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Evening Standard

Starmer apologises for ‘slip of the tongue’ in announcing deal with North Korea

The Prime Minister told MPs he ‘inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea’.

The Economic Times

India, South Korea sign pact in key areas of defence cooperation

India and South Korea have strengthened their defence ties. MoUs were signed in key areas like defence cyber, training, and UN peacekeeping cooperation. Defence Ministers Rajnath Singh and Ahn Gyu-back held extensive discussions in Seoul. They reviewed existing cooperation and explored expansion in industry, maritime security, and emerging technologies. Both…

The Guardian - UK

Don’t be scared of acid exfoliants – they can be gentler and better than scrubs

The influence of South Korea’s wildly popular milky toners – which focus on hydration and skin barrier protection – can be seen in a new crop of exfoliants

The Economic Times

AI boom: Global stock market order shuffles as Taiwan, South Korea overtake Western giants

Asian markets are making waves. South Korea's Kospi and Taiwan's stock market have surged, driven by the AI boom. These markets are now outperforming many Western exchanges. Investors are watching closely as capital shifts towards these AI-focused economies. This new global stock market order presents exciting opportunities and potential risks.

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The Economic Times

Global Market: Hong Kong IPO boom draws rising interest from overseas companies

Hong Kong's stock market is seeing more foreign companies file for listings. Firms from countries like Indonesia and South Korea are exploring fundraising. This trend signals a shift, making Hong Kong a broader international hub. High-profile deals are expected to boost its appeal. Global firms are increasingly looking to Asia…

The Economic Times

Samsung union says to embark on 48,000-strong strike on Thursday after impasse on bonuses

Samsung Electronics workers plan a major strike on Thursday. Talks over bonus payments have stalled. This action could disrupt South Korea's economy and global chip supplies. Discussions resumed with government mediation. Samsung cites unacceptable union demands. The strike involves 48,000 workers, 38% of its domestic workforce. This could affect economic…

France 24

South Korean labour minister to mediate talks as Samsung faces strike threat

South Korea's labour minister will personally mediate talks between ‌Samsung ⁠Electronics and ‌its South Korean ⁠union, the ministry announced Thursday after the union threatened a strike following the collapse of talks on bonus payouts.

AAP

Samsung strike to disrupt supply of semiconductors

Nearly 50,000 Samsung workers in South Korea are poised to walk off the job for a ‌long strike that threatens to disrupt the global supply of semiconductors.

Bangkok Post

Ballet kicks off Korea Season 2026

The Korean Cultural Center presents GAT, a creative ballet, at Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre, 7th floor of Siam Square One, Rama I Road, on Saturday at 6pm.

The Economic Times

You have been eating plastic for years; this fermented Korean food might finally help you fight back

South Korea kimchi research benefits: Scientists have discovered a special bacterium in kimchi. This tiny microbe can attach to nanoplastics inside the human intestine. It then helps the body remove these plastic particles through waste. This finding offers a new biological approach to tackle plastic pollution's impact on public health.

The Independent UK

Starbucks Korea dismisses CEO over controversial campaign

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