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WORLD12h agoSouth Korean killer’s drone escape from Philippine prison foiled by test footageA South Korean crime lord convicted of murder in the Philippines reportedly planned to escape prison by strapping himself to a drone – until his own accomplice’s rehearsal footage gave the game away. Park Wang-yeol, 47, was sentenced in 2022 to 60 years behind bars for the killing of three South Koreans in a sugar cane field outside Bacolod City in 2016, a crime that earned him the nickname “sugar cane field killer”. The drone-assisted escape plot was planned for earlier this year, in the weeks...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT14h agoSouth Korean court orders Pyongyang to pay US$32.5m for destroying border officeA Seoul court ordered Pyongyang on Wednesday to pay roughly US$32.5 million for blowing up in 2020 an office in North Korea that was intended to foster relations between the two Koreas, Yonhap news agency reported. The lawsuit over the destruction of the Inter-Korean Liaison Office marks the first time the South Korean government has sought damages directly from the North, according to media reports. South Korea’s previous conservative government, led by former president ‌Yoon Suk-yeol, filed...South China Morning Post
POLITICS15h agoAbout 300 South Koreans prepare claims against the Trump Administration over massive raidTrabajadores surcoreanos demandarán a EE.UU. por una redada en una planta de baterías, alegando abusos y detenciones injustas. Las acciones legales buscan reconocimiento oficial y disculpas por parte de Washington, tras denuncias de condiciones insalubres y maltratos.Clarín
CYBER16h agoCyber Op Targets South Korean Media & Automotive SectorsDark Reading
SCI & TECH17h agoInside South Korea’s university programs offering a direct route to Samsung and SK HynixCompanies are helping universities develop courses, provide financial support and create pathways through which qualifying students can join them.CNBC
WORLD22h agoArgentina vs South Korea, for the U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026: what time are the round of 16 and how to watch it on TVThe team led by Christian Meloni seeks to reach the quarterfinals for the first time. This is the second time they have reached the round of 16: in Colombia 2024 they fell against Germany. They have the tournament's top scorer, Annika Paz, and come from a key victory against Mexico.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoUS, South Korean officials to broach thorny Hormuz mission at talks this weekThe meeting comes at a tense time in the U.S.-South Korean alliance, with Seoul in no position to turn down a U.S. request for help, according to analysts.Defense News
POLITICS2d agoSouth Korea and Arctic Shipping: A Game Changer on Thin Ice?South Korea is clearly ambitious about seizing potential economic and strategic opportunities from Arctic shipping. But the Arctic is also a geopolitical minefield.The Diplomat
WORLD2d agoSouth Korea’s new manager Robert Moreno dismisses ‘AI coaching’ allegationsThe Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea's interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoSouth Korea coach Moreno denies using ChatGPT to prepare gamesMoreno also addressed allegations that he used artificial intelligence during his time in charge of Russian club Sochi. The post South Korea coach Moreno denies using ChatGPT to prepare games appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD2d agoSouth Korean officials decry ‘worst ever’ Asian Games accommodationOrganisers in Japan say they had 'neither the manpower nor the budget' to deal with the accommodation shortage.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS2d agoHong Kong faces pressure to speed up trading hours review after South Korea’s moveHong Kong’s stock market is facing fresh pressure to accelerate its review of longer trading hours after South Korea’s main bourse extended its session by four hours on Monday, according to an industry player. The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s bourse operator, launched a real-time after-market from 4pm to 8pm in addition to regular trading from 9am to 3.30pm. It also signalled ambitions to expand to nearly 24-hour trading, following similar plans by Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange. The...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoSouth Korea says there is serious shortage of rooms with Asian Games days awaySouth Korea's Olympic committee said Monday there was "a serious shortage of accommodation" at the Asian Games starting in Japan this week as officials from the Philippines resorted…Japan Today
WORLD2d agoSouth Korea says 'serious shortage' of rooms with Asian Games days awayMore than 17,000 athletes and officials are expected — a bigger number than the Olympics.channelnewsasia · philippines
POLITICS2d agoSouth Korean president’s cabinet reshuffle hits new snag as gender minister nominee quitsSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s 36-year-old gender minister nominee stepped down before gaining confirmation of her position amid a public backlash over her suitability for the job in the latest negative fallout from the president’s cabinet reshuffle. Yong Hye-in, a lawmaker of the minor Basic Income Party, pulled out of consideration for the position on Sunday after controversy erupted over her insistence that she would not give up her parliamentary seat while serving in the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoSouth Korea’s ‘grey digital divide’ leaves seniors pleading for helpA little cheer rose for 79-year-old Hwang Sun-hee after she managed to place an online order at a training session in South Korea, which has one of the world’s starkest digital divides for seniors. Age gaps in digital literacy are a global concern, yet the gulf has widened massively in the hyper-connected and fast-ageing country, prompting national campaigns to bridge it. “You can’t do anything without smartphone apps or a kiosk machine ... It’s too much for old folks,” Hwang said at a senior...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoNorth Korea tests weapons capable of striking South Korea: ‘huge destructive power’South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoSouth Korea extends stock trading into evening hoursSouth Korea has extended its stock trading hours into the evening, which could impact market liquidity and investment strategies. This decision is significant for participants in the South Korean financial market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS3d agoSouth Korea aims to finalise details of US investment plan this week, minister saysSouth Korea will hold further talks with the US early this week to finalise details of Seoul's proposed US$350 billion (HK$2.73 billion) investment commitment to the US, South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said on Sunday.thestandard_hk · hong kong
BUSINESS3d agoSouth Korea's $350 Billion Investment Dialogue with the U.S.South Korea is set to engage in further discussions with the United States early this week to iron out the final details of its proposed 350 billion investment commitment This information was confirmed by South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Sundaydevdiscourse · india
BUSINESS3d ago The biggest risk is low liquidity : South Korea tests global demand for after - hours stock tradingSouth Korea is exploring after-hours stock trading to gauge global demand, with low liquidity identified as the primary risk. This initiative aims to enhance market accessibility but faces inherent challenges in trading volume.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESS3d ago The biggest risk is low liquidity : South Korea tests global demand for after - hours stock tradingSouth Korea is testing global demand for after-hours stock trading, identifying low liquidity as the biggest risk. This initiative aims to explore new trading mechanisms within financial markets.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
MILITARY4d agoNorth Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles After US , South Korea And Japan End Major Trilateral Military Drillfreepressjournal.in · India
MILITARY4d agoNorth Korea launches missile salvo after US-South Korea-Japan drillsSouth China Morning Post