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Second season of 'Pachinko' explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in Japan

The second season of “Pachinko" — opening Friday — delicately captures the plight of ethnic Koreans brought to Japan during colonial rule and their descendants, exploring themes of home and identity through several generations

The Independent UK

Bianca Censori Spotted With Kanye West's Children In South Korea

Bianca Censori embraces stepmom duties with Kanye West's children in South Korea, known for bold fashion choices.

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New clues on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim's launch date and camera upgrade surface

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim could get an upgraded 5MP UDC for sharper, more detailed shots.

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BTS' Suga Says 'Very Sorry' Over Drunk E-scooter Incident

A member of K-pop megagroup BTS arrived at a South Korean police station Friday for questioning, telling reporters he was "very sorry" for driving an electric scooter while drunk.

International Business Times

South Korean Hotel Fire Possibly Worsened By Lack Of Sprinklers

Tragic fire at a South Korean hotel in Bucheon claims seven lives and raises concerns about sprinkler regulations.

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The Frog review: Pitch-black South Korean show is a messy pastiche of serial killer thrillers

Cold case completists will find room for this gory new South Korean drama on Netflix, but with mixed acting performances and a tame, derivative villain, it arrives on screen with a croak

The Independent UK

Pachinko season two review – this excellent drama is extremely close to being an all-time classic

There’s a rare emotional intelligence to this deft, heartfelt look at Koreans living in Japan. It’s a methodically observed drama about the agonies of being human

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South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials say

A fire that killed seven people in a South Korean hotel was possibly made worse by the lack of sprinklers

The Independent UK

Pachinko Season Two Premieres Aug. 23 On Apple TV+

Explore the multi-generational journey of a Korean immigrant family in Pachinko season two on Apple TV+, featuring a stellar cast and engaging storytelling.

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Fatal Collision In New Zealand Claims Lives Of South Korean Skiers

Tragic head-on collision in New Zealand claims lives of three South Korean skiers and injures two others near Geraldine. South Korean athletes were in New ...

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Jenny Shin Facts: 16 Things To Know About The LPGA Tour Golfer

Get to know the South Korean one-time LPGA Tour winner, Jenny Shin, a bit better with these facts

Golf Monthly

S. Korean Drill To Prepare For Attack Met With Confusion

South Korea held a nationwide drill on Thursday that sowed confusion in the capital as traffic was brought to a standstill and thousands of civilians practised emergency evacuations.

International Business Times

South Korean Pet Care Goes High-tech With AI Diagnostics

When five-year-old goldendoodle Mozzi started walking "unnaturally", his concerned owner rushed him to the vet in South Korea, where the problem was diagnosed not by humans but by AI. South Korea, a global leader in the production of chips that power generative AI, has been quick to embrace novel uses…

International Business Times

Why North Korea may find the South’s new vision for unification provocative

Every year, on August 15, there is a public holiday in South Korea to commemorate the day the Korean peninsula was liberated from Japanese colonial rule. On this day, there is a longstanding tradition whereby South Korean presidents outline their vision for Korean unification – Korea has been divided between…

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The Independent UK

Tropical depression dumps heavy rain in southern South Korea and Seoul area

A tropical depression is dumping heavy rain in southern South Korea and the populous Seoul region after weakening from a tropical storm Some southern areas recorded up to 6 inches of rain and parts of the capital region had more than 3 inches as of Wednesday morning

InsideEVs

South Korea's EV Fire Panic: Explained

South Korea has had some high-profile EV fires lately—it's led to a public panic over battery-powered cars and now driving used EV prices into the ground.

The Conversation

Made in Korea: British boyband hopefuls face K-pop’s brutal training regime in new BBC reality show

Five aspiring boy-band members from the UK, a house in Seoul’s popular Itaewon district, and training at one of Korea’s leading K-pop talent agencies – this is the recipe offered up by Made in Korea: The K-Pop experience, a new BBC reality show.

The Independent UK

South Korea braces for strong winds and rain as tropical storm Jongdari nears

Tropical storm Jongdari is moving toward South Korea's coast, prompting officials to shut roads and parks as the country braces for strong winds and rain

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North Korean soldier crosses militarised border to defect to South – report

South Korean military says it is investigating but can’t confirm the person’s ‘exact motivations and goals’

Al Jazeera

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea: Report

Authorities are questioning the man who came across the border near the northeastern coast of South Korea.

Investors Business Daily

Coupang, IBD Stock Of The Day, Eyes New Buy Point To Build On 2024 Gains

Coupang stock is near a consolidation pattern buy point, as the South Korean e-commerce leader looks to add to its 2024 gains.

Evening Standard

Best Korean SPF to hydrate, nourish and provide high-factor protection

“In Korea, sun protection is a key cornerstone of skincare routines, with a strong cultural emphasis on maintaining youthful skin”

Evening Standard

'It was hard work, really challenging': life in a K-pop bootcamp for the BBC's new reality show

As TV show Made in Korea launches, we look at how hard it is to make it into the K-pop big leagues

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US-South Korea Joint Drills Aim To Deter North Korea

U.S. and South Korea conduct joint military exercises to enhance defense against North Korea amidst escalating tensions. The drills focus on readiness agai...

The Independent UK

US and South Korea begin joint military drills as North Korea accuses them of invasion rehearsal

U.S. and South Korean troops have kicked off a large-scale exercise aimed at strengthening their combined defense capabilities against nuclear-armed North Korea, which again is accusing the allies of practicing an invasion

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