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WORLDAug 15In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meatFor decades, the three days of summer considered the hottest of the year were among the busiest for South Korea’s dog meat restaurants, as diners sought traditional stamina-boosting foods to endure the heat. The third “boknal”, or hot day, of 2026 on Friday carried an added sense of finality. It was the last before a nationwide ban on the breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs ‌for meat takes full effect in February 2027. At the Moran Market in Seongnam, once the country’s best-known hubs for dog...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12Singapore and South Korea eye science opportunities as last main US-China link shattersAs President Xi Jinping prepares for summit talks with Donald Trump in Washington next month, the United States is closing one of the few remaining openings between the two countries by targeting scientific research. This field has been one of the most durable links in the US-China relationship, but a series of new security-related restrictions on federally funded collaborations with Chinese institutions mark the latest, and arguably most consequential, step in a years-long shift away from...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11South Korean actress Ha Young sorry for controversy over ancestor’s pro-Japanese tiesA South Korean actress has apologised for the controversy surrounding her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule, a day after calling the accusations “groundless”. “After further checking, we have confirmed that records of great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho being listed as a councillor of the Daejong Chinmokhoe in 1916 actually existed,” Anh Ha-young’s agency Bistrus Entertainment said on Tuesday, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. “We sincerely apologise for...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11Why are South Korean football fans choosing European clubs over the K League?Yoon Jin-woo had never gone to Seoul World Cup Stadium to watch FC Seoul, the city’s team and the club that calls South Korean football’s symbolic home its own. But on Sunday night, he made the pilgrimage from the suburbs of Gimpo to see Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, two European clubs whose pull in South Korea rivals, and often overwhelms, interest in the domestic game. The 21-year-old and his friends were among 50,000 fans who filled the stadium with City’s light blue and Atletico’s...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 9South Korea dog meat restaurants face their final dog days Dog meat restaurants in South Korea are facing their final period of operation, indicating a significant change in cultural practices. This suggests a phasing out of the dog meat trade in the country.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDAug 9South Korea dog meat restaurants face their final dog days Dog meat restaurants in South Korea are reportedly nearing their end, suggesting significant cultural and policy changes. This development indicates a shift in traditional practices within the country.straitstimes.com · Singapore
WORLDAug 8South Korea FA apologises over ‘sexual services’ allegationsFootball association apologises over claims relating to qualifiers for World Cup 2014 and the London 2012 Olympic Games.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 8South Korean football body apologises after report on referee sex scandalSouth Korea’s national football association apologised on Saturday ⁠after a media report ⁠alleged it had provided “sexual services” ⁠to foreign referees when they were in the country for international matches more than a decade ago. South Korean broadcaster JTBC reported on Thursday that the Korea Football Association (KFA) had provided such services to foreign referees on ‌multiple occasions in 2011 and 2012, including when they were in the country for qualifying matches for the 2014 World Cup...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 8Visa-free entry, short flights fuel surge in weekend trips to China among South KoreansKim Ji-soo wrapped up a visit to the coastal city of Qingdao in northern China just last weekend, but she is already contemplating where she will go on her next visit. “It seemed affordable, nearby and I wanted to visit a new city,” said the 57-year-old Seoul resident, who had been to Beijing before. “I enjoyed the food and the vast space the most,” Kim said, adding that the city’s bustling energy – which she attributed in part to the number of newborns and young children with their parents –...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 7South Koreans beat the heat with ‘silent disco’ pool partySouth Koreans in Seoul cooled off with a silent disco pool party during a record-breaking heat wave.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 6How South Korea Can Survive the Unbundling of International OrderThis article examines how South Korea can navigate and adapt to changes in the global international order. It is important as it explores strategic responses to geopolitical shifts affecting a key nation.thediplomat.com · China
WORLDAug 6South Korea police raid football association over Hong appointment processHong Myung-bo's appointment under scrutiny amid raids with lack of proper interview process previously alleged.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 6Police raid Starbuck South Korean HQ over ad campaign that evoked massacre – Winnipeg Free PressPolice raided Starbucks' South Korean headquarters reportedly due to an advertising campaign that evoked a massacre. This indicates legal or public relations issues for the company related to its marketing.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
WORLDAug 5Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigrationForeign travellers arriving in South Korea through Incheon International Airport can expect a long wait at the immigration counters. The lengthy queues were apparent at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Friday, where foreign visitors stood waiting to clear immigration. The line stretched beyond the 10 waiting lanes marked out by retractable belt barriers. Chaos ensued near the entrance as 300 to 400 new arrivals spilled into an already packed waiting area. Three or four guides from...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 4South Korean pool-goer makes waves online in pink swimsuit amid record heatwaveAn adult man wearing a pink women’s one-piece swimsuit at a South Korean swimming pool has sparked debate online. The photo of the man circulated on social media Sunday with a caption describing a visitor as a public nuisance at the Han River pool in Seoul. The image shows the man from behind wearing a pink swimsuit and a matching swim cap as visitors cool off during a summer heatwave. The original poster questioned why a man was wearing a women’s swimsuit at the pool, adding that they were...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3Massive Attack Preview Australian Tour With South Korea Setlist Featuring Mezzanine Classics And Rare CoversMassive Attack previewed their Australian tour, with a setlist from a South Korea show featuring classic and rare covers. This update relates to their upcoming performances.noise11.com · Australia
WORLDAug 3South Korean graduates look to Japan to beat job shortage at homeWhen Japanese entrepreneur Moe Kasugai was a student at Seoul’s Yonsei University, she was struck by how some of the prestigious South Korean college’s brightest graduates struggled to land a job. So in 2019 she launched a service to connect South Korean jobseekers with Japanese employers. “I was surprised that they couldn’t find a job because they were so smart,” the 35-year-old said in Seoul at a two-day job fair organised by KOREC, her start-up, last month. “Many could speak Japanese, ‌so I...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 2As more South Koreans shun drinking, Seoul nightlife reinvents to stay relevantOn a midsummer Thursday night, the entertainment district of Hongdae in Seoul is slowly coming alive. Short for Hongik University, Hongdae neighbours several university campuses and typically attracts thousands of young people to its flashy streets. Just a few blocks away from the main clubbing area, the atmosphere is quieter with hardly any patrons at a row of pubs and restaurants. “Hongdae is not what it used to be like,” said Chris Kim, a 27-year-old who works in the fashion industry. “My...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29South Korean tourist attacked by monkey at Taj Mahal ; ambulance arrives an hour laterA South Korean tourist was attacked by a monkey at the Taj Mahal, and emergency services reportedly arrived an hour later. This incident highlights concerns about tourist safety and emergency response times in the area.indianexpress.com · India
WORLDJul 25Atletico signs South Korea World Cup midfielder Lee Kang-In from PSGSouth Korea midfielder Lee Kang-In has agreed to join Atletico Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish club said Saturday. Atletico said the player would sign a contract through…Japan Today
WORLDJul 25Atletico Madrid sign South Korea World Cup star Lee Kang-In from PSGLee Kang-In makes the switch to Atletico after helping Paris Saint-Germain to consecutive Champions League titles.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDJul 25Putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop: how Rescene charmed South KoreaIn an industry built on going global, K-pop’s freshest phenomenon has succeeded by doing the exact opposite: staying home. Rescene, a five-member girl group from little-known agency The Muze Entertainment, debuted in 2024 but largely flew under the radar until recently. Now, they are the talk of the town – chart-toppers, brand ambassadors and a name that is suddenly inescapable across South Korea. No stadium tours preceded their rapid ascent from relative obscurity. No Hybe-scale marketing...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 23South Korea seizes cargo ship suspected of carrying North Korean contrabandSouth Korea has seized a cargo ship on suspicion of transporting contraband linked to North Korea. This action suggests a potential violation of international sanctions or trade agreements.stripes.com · United States
WORLDJul 22Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces jail for ant-topped sorbetThe owner of a South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant is facing one year in jail for garnishing a palate-cleansing sorbet with black ants “to add a sour taste”, local media said. Seoul prosecutors requested the prison term for the anonymous owner of the unnamed eatery at a Monday court hearing for violating food safety regulations, the reports said. Under South Korean law, only 10 insect species are approved for human consumption, including grasshoppers and brown mealworm larvae. But the...South China Morning Post
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