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Three novels by Nobel winner Han Kang that explain the fragile nature of South Korea

Last year, South Korea made headlines around the world for two reasons. The first was writer Han Kang’s celebrated Nobel prize for literature win in October; the second was far less positive. Late in the evening of December 3 2024, the country’s President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law…

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Trump’s steel, aluminium tariffs: How are targeted countries responding?

Some countries are fighting back with retaliatory tariffs, others are seeking exemptions and are trying to negotiate.

Al Jazeera

Controversial US streamer pleads guilty to charges over offensive stunts in South Korea

Johnny Somali allegedly confronted a convenience store worker who asked him not to drink alcohol inside and made sexist remarks

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South Korean Pastor Vows Revolt Against Yoon's Impeachment

If South Korea formally impeaches its suspended president over his martial law debacle, one firebrand pastor says he is ready for "revolution".

International Business Times

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge price comes into focus with latest leak

Samsung's thin Galaxy S25 Edge is coming, and a leaked Korean price hints at how much the new phone might cost.

Tom’s Guide

Meet the Cast of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'

The moving series features some of Korea's biggest stars, including K-pop icon IU.

Marie Claire

Australia to host ‘Space-out competition’ – where people compete to do nothing

Created by a South Korean artist suffering burnout, the serious but absurd contest is just one of 65 events coming to Melbourne’s winter arts festival

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Wheesung death: Popular South Korean singer-songwriter dies aged 43

K-pop veteran also known by stage name Realslow was found dead in his Seoul home on Monday night.

The Independent UK

K-Pop star Wheesung found dead at 43 with tributes pouring in for singer

The South Korean singer was found at his Seoul home

Evening Standard

K-pop singer Wheesung found dead at home aged 43

Tributes have been paid to singer who had a string of hits in South Korea including a cover of Craig David’s Insomnia

The Guardian - AU

Korean food is taking over – here’s how to bring the heat at home

From bibimbap to crispy fried chicken, Korean food is having a moment – and it’s about time. With sales of gochujang soaring and TikTok flooded with kimchi-laced everything, there’s never been a better time to start cooking it yourself

The Independent UK

South Korea's Kia Denies Responsibility For Anti-Musk Ad

South Korean automaker Kia told AFP Tuesday it had not approved an advertising campaign that featured one of its electric vehicles with a bumper sticker denigrating rival Tesla owner Elon Musk.

International Business Times

Everything we know about North Korea’s nuclear-powered submarine

Photos released by Pyongyang suggest new naval vessel could carry about 10 nuclear-capable missiles

The Independent UK

China's six-year-olds are already being offered AI classes in school in a bid to train the next generation of DeepSeek founders

Other countries like Estonia, England, Canada, South Korea, and America are training students on how to use AI too.

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The Independent UK

South Korea braces for unrest ahead of Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment ruling

Seoul police chief says they will ‘mobilise all available equipment’ to prevent violence

The Independent UK

North Korean hackers are cashing out after world’s biggest crypto heist, experts warn

Hackers using automated tools and working in shifts to convert assets to fiat money, experts say

The National (Scotland)

South Korea boss lifts lid on Celtic visit that transformed Yang's displays

South Korea boss Hong Myung-bo has praised Celtic ace Yang Hyun-jun after handing him an international recall.

The National (Scotland)

Patience paying off as Yang earns international call-up amid sizzling Celtic form

Celtic winger Yang has been named in the South Korea squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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The Independent UK

North Korea fires ballistic missiles after warning of ‘physical conflict’ over US-South Korea drills

Pyongyang denounces annual Freedom Shield exercises as ‘aggressive and confrontational war rehearsal’

International Business Times

North Korea Fires Missiles As South Begins Drills With US

North Korea fired "multiple unidentified ballistic missiles" on Monday, South Korea's military said, the same day Seoul and Washington began a major annual joint military drill known as Freedom Shield.

The Independent UK

North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into sea after US, South Korea began military drills

South Korea's military says North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles into the sea

The Guardian - AU

Impeached South Korean president released from prison ahead of insurrection trial

Both supporters of Yoon Suk Yeol and those who backed his impeachment rallied in Seoul ahead of his release

Latin Times

Kim Jong Un Unveils North Korea's First Nuclear Powered Submarine

Kim Jong Un was pictured on Saturday inspecting North Korea's first nuclear-powered submarine, which experts say poses a major risk to the United States and South Korea.

International Business Times

South Korea's Impeached President Yoon Released From Detention

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention Saturday after a court voided his arrest on procedural grounds -- but he remains under investigation over his declaration of martial law.

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un inspects North Korea’s first under-construction ‘nuclear-powered submarine’

Naval vessel appears to be a 6,000-ton-class or 7,000-ton-class one, which can carry about 10 missiles, an expert says

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