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Children in need of ‘rescuing’: challenging the myths at the heart of the global adoption industry

Korean adoptees worldwide are grappling with a devastating possibility: they were not truly orphans, but may have been made into orphans.

The Conversation

South Korea says North Korea has fired several missiles toward its eastern waters

North Korea on Thursday fired several ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, adding to a run of weapons tests that have raised animosity in the region

The Independent UK

North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties

Chinese authorities in the northeastern city of Shenyang reportedly arrested a North Korean IT specialist in late April 2025, accusing him of stealing drone technology secrets.

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U.S.-China trade talk news boosts markets

Major Asian markets in China, Japan and South Korea all rose—but by less than 1%. Investors seem to be betting that the Papal Conclave will produce results before the trade negotiations do.

Fortune

Measles cases hit six-year high in South Korea amid outbreaks across south-east Asia

South Korea passes annual tally for 2024 already, as Vietnam and Thailand continue to battle outbreaks

The Guardian - AU

EDF Complaint Blocks Czech-Korean Nuclear Deal

A Czech court said Tuesday it blocked a multi-billion-dollar deal between Prague and South Korea's KHNP on the construction of two nuclear units following a complaint by France's EDF. KHNP won the contract last July after beating EDF in the tender, but the French giant filed an appeal with the…

International Business Times

Affordable Kia EV3 Tested On 621-Mile Road Trip: 'Impressive'

The Kia EV3 is a great little electric crossover, as we found out after driving it in South Korea last year. It’s affordable, it’s cleverly packaged, and it has great specs for its price point.

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South Korea enters drone race –with a squirrel!

Is it a bird? Is it a drone? No it's a squirrel… no, wait, it IS a drone. New design could revolutionize drones (and it's still not American)

Digital Camera World

Trump's trade demands go beyond tariffs to target perceived unfair practices

President Donald Trump's trade war isn't just about tariffs

The Independent UK

Who is Kim Moon Soo, South Korea’s staunch conservative presidential candidate?

Kim won 56.5 per cent of the votes cast in a party primary, beating his sole competitor, Han Dong-hun

The Independent UK

Legendary 'women of the sea' in South Korea freedive well into their 80s. A new study hints at how.

A new study explores the physiology of Jeju Haenyeo, the famous female freedivers in South Korea.

LiveScience

LIV Golf Korea Fans See Two Holes-In-One In Just An Hour As Leishman And Burmester Make Aces

Both Marc Leishman and Dean Burmester made holes-in-one in the first round of LIV Golf's debut in Korea - and only about an hour apart

Golf Monthly

2025 LIV Golf Korea Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings: Bryson DeChambeau Wins $4 Million

The reigning U.S. Open champion won for the third time in LIV Golf and will take momentum into the PGA Championship.

Sports Illustrated

South Korea's former PM enters presidential race with pledge to curb executive power

Han, who briefly served as acting leader following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment over a controversial martial law declaration, said he would push for constitutional amendments to better balance power between the president and parliament.

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Leishman sinks hole-in-one at LIV Korea

Australian Marc Leishman has made an ace in the first round of the LIV Korea tournament, en route to a share of 18th place.

International Business Times

Fresh Turmoil Ahead Of South Korean Election

South Korea elects a new president on June 3, six months after previous head of state Yoon Suk Yeol sparked chaos by declaring martial law and was removed from office.

Al Jazeera

South Korea appoints new acting leader as ex-PM enters election race

Han Duck-soo declares candidacy in June 3 election to replace impeached ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol.

International Business Times

South Korea Former PM Launches Presidential Bid

South Korea's former prime minister Han Duck-soo announced his bid for the presidency on Friday, joining the race in a snap election triggered by the impeachment of ex-president.

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International Business Times

S. Korea Crisis Deepens With Election Frontrunner Retrial, Resignations

South Korea's political chaos deepened Thursday after a retrial was ordered for a presidential frontrunner over alleged election law violations and two key government figures quit ahead of a snap election next month.

Android Central

Samsung rolls out April updates to older Galaxy Watch models

Samsung has begun releasing its April update, containing a March security patch and stability improvements, for a range of Galaxy Watch models in Korea and the U.S.

The Independent UK

Former South Korean president Yoon indicted for abuse of power over martial law decree

Prosecutors initially held off including the charge due to Yoon’s presidential immunity – something he no longer enjoys

Euronews

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo resigns amid reports of expected presidential bid

The career bureaucrat said he was stepping down to take on a 'heavier responsibility'.

International Business Times UK

Johnny Somali Runs Out Of Money, Begs For Help As Korean Court Drama Escalates

Controversial YouTuber faces legal charges, travel ban, and mounting debts amid public backlash in Korea

Euronews

Kim Jong-un returns to North Korea's first-ever destroyer for missile launch test

Experts say Pyongyang's first-ever long-endurance warship, named Choe Hyon, was likely built with Russian assistance.

The Independent UK

Climate change made South Korea’s deadliest wildfires twice as likely, scientists find

Hot, dry and windy conditions in March were twice as likely because of warming caused by burning fossil fuels, study finds

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