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Death toll from S Korea rains rises to 18 as met agency warns of heatwaves

Five-day deluge unleashed flash floods and landslides that killed 18 and left nine others missing, authorities say.

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Death toll from South Korean rains rises to 17

Eleven people still unaccounted for after record downpours sweep north across country, triggering landslides

The Guardian - UK

At least 14 dead in South Korea after heavy rains trigger landslide, floods

Above average rainfall recorded in last five days in Sancheong county, where most deaths took place.

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Four dead as South Korea lashed by torrential rain, displacing thousands

Record rainfall is expected to continue hammering parts of South Korea until Monday as more warnings are issued.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s Yoon detained for a second time over martial law

The arrest comes after the court authorises former leader’s arrest, citing concerns he may destroy evidence.

Al Jazeera

Longtime AP journalist Paul Shin, who covered South Korea's turbulent modern history, dies at 84

Paul Shin, whose decadeslong career in journalism, including nearly 20 years with The Associated Press, placed him at the heart of South Korea’s most turbulent and transformative moments since the 1960s, has died

The Independent UK

Kim Jong-un pays rare public tribute to North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine

Photographs of leader with soldiers’ coffins were displayed at a gala concert marking anniversary of military treaty with Russia

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Woman arrested after trying to break into BTS member Jung Kook’s Seoul home

The K-pop star completed his military enlistment and returned earlier in the day

The Independent UK

China’s navy conducts combat patrols near disputed South China Sea shoal

China’s drills near the Scarborough Shoal came as South Korea announced finding new Chinese buoys in the Yellow Sea.

Al Jazeera

South Korea set to break early voting record as presidential election looms

More than a quarter of eligible South Korean voters have now cast their ballots for who should be the next president.

Al Jazeera

All four on board killed after South Korea navy plane crashes into mountains near base

Plane on training flight crashes just minutes after take off with four people on board

The Independent UK

South Korea denies talks held about US troop withdrawal amid Pentagon review

Seoul reaffirms commitment to combined defence posture

The Independent UK

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

Hyundai Pausing EV Production At Home Due To Slow Demand: Report

Hyundai Motor will temporarily halt the production of the all-electric Ioniq 5 and Kona models at its Ulsan complex in South Korea, according to the Yonhap news agency citing unnamed industry sources.

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At least 24 dead as ‘unprecedented’ wildfires rage across South Korea

South Korea’s forest service said thousands of fighters are tackling at least five active wildfire nationwide.

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times

South Korea Air Force Jet Accidentally Drops Bombs, Injures Civilians

South Korea's Air Force said Thursday that one of its fighter jets had accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise, resulting in civilian injuries.

The Independent UK

South Korean fighter jet accidentally drops bombs, reportedly injuring 7 people

A South Korean fighter jet has accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training, reportedly injuring seven people on the ground

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Four killed in South Korea road collapse

An elevated part of a highway under construction collapsed in Anseong, killing or injuring all 10 workers present.

Fortune

South Korea wants to stockpile 10,000 GPUs as AI becomes a geopolitical contest

The country’s acting president said the AI rivalry has moved on from being solely between companies to a contest among nations.

Al Jazeera

Ex-Premier League footballer gets suspended jail term for secret sex video

Former Nottingham Forest and South Korea striker Hwang Ui-jo gets suspended jail term in sex video scandal.

Al Jazeera

At least 6 killed in fire at South Korean hotel construction site

Casualty figures and damages are still being assessed after firefighters rescued workers from the blaze in Busan city.

Al Jazeera

Global alarm, condemnation as Trump tariffs hit Mexico, Canada and China

Mexico and Canada announce retaliatory tariffs while China warns that there is no winner in a trade war.

Bangkok Post

Air Busan jet catches fire in Korea

An Air Busan plane caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan in South Korea on Tuesday and all 169 passengers and seven crew evacuated without casualties, the Yonhap news agency reported.

Al Jazeera

Duck DNA, bird feathers found in ill-fated Jeju Air jet engines: Probe

Both engines of Boeing 737-800 jet contained DNA from Baikal teals, a migratory duck that flies to South Korea.

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