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MILITARY4d agoNorth Korea launches missile salvo after US-South Korea-Japan drillsSouth China Morning Post
CONFLICT4d agoNorth Korea launches projectile toward the waters off its east coast , South Korea says – Brandon Sunbrandonsun.com · Canada
POLITICS5d agoYoon Suk-yeol acquitted in case linked to South Korean marine’s deathFormer South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol was acquitted on Friday in a case related to a marine’s drowning death in a rare reprieve in one of the criminal cases brought against him following his ousting for imposing martial law. The independent counsel’s indictment had alleged Yoon deliberately appointed former defence minister Lee Jong-Sup as his ambassador to Australia to help him leave the country and evade a criminal investigation into the death of Corporal Chae Su-geun, who drowned during...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT5d agoForeign Ministers of South Korea and Iran address the Hormuz situation in a callThe Foreign Ministers of South Korea and Iran discussed the crisis in Hormuz, crucial for energy supply, amid US pressure. Tehran warns of possible repercussions if South Korea intervenes militarily, while Seoul evaluates its participation in the conflict.Clarín
BUSINESS5d agoDeepSeek efficiency gain sparks new volatility for South Korean chipmakers Samsung, SK HynixA new efficiency gain from DeepSeek is causing volatility for South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix. This event indicates market shifts within the semiconductor industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS5d agoCan a US$6 trillion South Korea-Japan economic bloc succeed?A fraying global economic order could push South Korea and Japan towards deeper trade integration, with business leaders and analysts saying the two neighbours stand to benefit from such a partnership despite lingering historical wounds. The two countries could draw closer as the era of relatively open global trade gives way to tit-for-tat tariffs and supply-chain disruptions due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. SK Group chairman and Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoSouth Korea trying to learn if Kim Jong - un has a son but daughter status as heir appears solidSouth Korea is reportedly investigating whether Kim Jong-un has a son, although his daughter's status as a potential heir seems solidified. This indicates ongoing international interest in North Korea's leadership succession.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICS6d agoSouth Korea trying to learn if Kim Jong Un has a son but daughter status as heir appears solidSouth Korea is reportedly trying to determine if Kim Jong Un has a son, although his daughter's status as a solid heir apparent seems to remain unchanged.sitkasentinel.com · United States
BUSINESS6d agoSouth Korea to boost artificial intelligence ties with AfricaIn Seoul, South Korea, 45 African states have been meeting under the Ministerial conference of the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation. This year's topic is Artificial intelligence, and how those new technologies could be implemented on the African continent. FRANCE 24’s Seoul correspondent, Chloe Borgnon reports.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS6d agoSouth Korea nears over $100B U.S. energy investment to support AI buildout: WSJSeeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY6d agoSouth Korean team for Hormuz assesment returns from UAE amid US pressure for military deploymentaa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSSep 9South Korea in talks with range of countries over practical contribution in Strait of Hormuz : SeoulSouth Korea is engaging in discussions with various countries regarding a practical contribution in the Strait of Hormuz. These talks involve international security and maritime interests.aa.com.tr · Turkey
MILITARYSep 9Caught between US and Iran, South Korea weighs Hormuz roleSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 9South Korea Video Game Tycoon To Pay Record $1.5bn In DivorceThe amount surpasses the 944 billion won awarded in the divorce settlement between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won -- whose business also owns chip giant SK hynix -- and his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong. The post South Korea Video Game Tycoon To Pay Record $1.5bn In Divorce appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARYSep 8South Korea dispatches team to assess Strait of Hormuz conditionsSouth Korea has sent a team to evaluate the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. This action suggests concerns about security and stability in the vital shipping route.arynews.tv · Pakistan
POLITICSSep 8South Korea sends fact-finding team to assess Strait of Hormuz conditionsSouth Korea said on Tuesday it had sent a fact-finding team to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing no decision had been made about potential troop deployment to the strategic waterway. Traffic through the vital shipping route has been virtually paralysed since the US-Iran war began on February 28, disrupting global energy markets. The South Korean defence ministry said it had “dispatched a fact-finding team to assess conditions on the ground in the Strait of Hormuz”. “The...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 8South Korea Should Help Defend Ukraine’s SkiesSeoul can prove itself a genuine partner to Europe, not just an opportunist.Foreign Policy
CYBERSep 812 South Koreans arrested in Thailand scam centre crackdownThai authorities arrested 12 South Koreans and a Chinese national accused of running a scam call centre from a high-end rented house south of Bangkok, police said on Tuesday. The alleged scammers “entered Thailand from a neighbouring country and were hiding in Samut Prakan province, renting a luxury house”, Thai police said in a statement, without naming the country. Cambodia and Myanmar, which border Thailand, have become hubs for criminal groups operating fake romance, investment and other...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 8France, South Korea pledge 1 billion euros to support cinema amid AI threatHollywood star George Clooney and executives from US studios such as Sony Pictures and Disney were among the 200 guests that gathered in the south of France for a summit on the future of cinema on Monday. As part of the initiative, co-hosts France and south Korea have pledged 1 billion euros to safeguard against threats to the industry, particularly from AI.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTSep 8How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran warAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 8South Korean defense chief calls for renewed dialogue with NorthThe South Korean defense chief has advocated for renewed dialogue with North Korea. This suggests an effort to de-escalate tensions or find diplomatic solutions between the two nations.upi.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8Can Japan, South Korea move past the ‘comfort women’ issue?South Korean citizens’ groups have called for the abuse of wartime “comfort women” to be recognised by Unesco, as analysts say the ongoing feud between Seoul and Tokyo threatens to upset recent improvements in their relations. They also suggest that the two nations would benefit from working together at a time of unprecedented regional and global security and economic challenges, although they admit that may be impossible. On Sunday, a coalition of South Korean citizens’ groups called on the...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 8In South Korea, classes for seniors who missed out on education: 'My father was convinced girls should stay at home'Many South Koreans in their 70s never had the chance to go to school as children. In Seoul, a literacy center gives people aged 70 to 85 the opportunity to catch up on those missed lessons.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 8South Korea Should Abstain  - OpEd - Eurasia ReviewAn opinion piece suggests that South Korea should abstain in an unspecified context. This highlights a debated policy option for the nation.eurasiareview.com · United States