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POLITICSJul 29South Korea court gives ex - President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election lawA South Korean court has handed down a suspended jail term to former President Yoon for violating election laws. This is a significant legal outcome for a former head of state, highlighting accountability in the political system.phnompenhpost.com · Cambodia
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 29Manila Bulletin - South Korea orders residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US basemb.com.ph · Philippines
POLITICSJul 29South Korea ex - president Yoon gets suspended jail termFormer South Korean President Yoon has received a suspended jail term. This represents a significant legal development involving a high-profile political figure.argentinastar.com · Argentina
POLITICSJul 29South Korea ex - president Yoon gets suspended jail termFormer South Korean president Yoon has received a suspended jail term. This marks a notable legal outcome for a former head of state.taiwansun.com · China
BUSINESSJul 29Wall Street divided , South Korea plunges 10 . 84 % in AI - led liquidationWall Street markets are experiencing division, while South Korea's market plunged significantly by 10.84%. This notable market event is attributed to an AI-led liquidation.afghanistannews.net · Afghanistan
SCI & TECHJul 29South Korean scientists solve 250-year-old dementia-linked brain mysteryResearchers in South Korea say they have finally worked out how the brain flushes away waste – offering a clearer picture of the processes involved in dementia and other brain disorders that could one day be harnessed to treat them. The breakthrough, published this month in journal Cell, solved a puzzle that has stumped scientists since lymphatic vessels around the brain were first discovered roughly 250 years ago: how does our body clear away the waste? An international team led by Dr Koh...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 28South Korea issues alert over US base phosphorus leak South Korea has issued an alert concerning a phosphorus leak detected at a U.S. military base. This indicates a potential environmental or public safety concern related to the facility.perthnow.com.au · Australia
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 28South Korea issues alert over US base phosphorus leak South Korea has issued an alert concerning a phosphorus leak at a US base.crookwellgazette.com.au · Australia
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 28South Korea orders evacuation after white phosphorus detected at US baseasia.nikkei.com · Japan
SCI & TECHJul 28AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea's capitalWhen AI-powered cameras on bridges over Seoul's Han River raise the alarm that someone may be about to jump, acting quickly is vital. The waterway is a landmark…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 27South Korea ex - president found guilty of election disinformationA former South Korean president has been found guilty of election disinformation. This represents a significant legal outcome for a high-profile political figure.manilatimes.net · Philippines
POLITICSJul 27South Korea court gives ex - President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election lawA South Korean court has given former President Yoon a suspended jail term for violating election law. This represents a legal consequence for a high-ranking former political figure.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSJul 27South Korea court gives ex - President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election lawA South Korea court has given a former President a suspended jail term for violating election law. This is a significant legal outcome for a past head of state regarding electoral integrity.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 27Nvidia, SK Group ink over $500B partnership amid South Korea's $950B ​AI initiativesNvidia and SK Group have formed a partnership exceeding $500 billion, aligning with South Korea's $950 billion AI initiatives. This indicates a massive investment and collaboration in artificial intelligence technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 27South Korea ex - president given suspended jail termA former president of South Korea has received a suspended jail sentence. This reports on a legal judgment against a former national leader, signifying a notable political and legal development.northerndailyleader.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 27Former South Korea president Yoon handed suspended term over campaign liesA South Korean ⁠court on Monday sentenced former ⁠president Yoon Suk-yeol ⁠to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, after finding him guilty of violating the election law by making false statements during his 2022 presidential campaign. The sentence, if upheld through appeals, could force Yoon’s People Power ‌Party to return 39.7 billion won (US$27.1 million) in election expenses reimbursed by the National Election Commission following his presidential election victory. The Seoul...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27South Korea's Naver rallies after Nvidia unveils $1B strategic investmentSouth Korea's Naver has seen its stock rally following Nvidia's announcement of a $1 billion strategic investment. This significant investment is boosting confidence in Naver.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 27Asian stocks rise as Iran tensions ease ; Japan , South Korea lead gainsAsian stock markets are rising, with Japan and South Korea leading gains, due to easing tensions involving Iran. This indicates a positive economic response to de-escalating geopolitical risks.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
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
SCI & TECHJul 25Nvidia to invest $1B in Naver to boost South Korea AI factory infrastructureSeeking Alpha Tech
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
POLITICSJul 24South Korea returns looted Qing dynasty lions to China in cultural diplomacy winSouth Korea has returned a pair of Qing dynasty (1644-1911) marble sculptures to China, a symbolic gesture as the two nations work to repair bilateral ties through cultural diplomacy. The male and female lions, each standing 1.9 metres (6ft) tall and weighing 1.25 tonnes, were officially handed over by the Kansong Art Museum at a ceremony in Seoul on Thursday and were set to depart for China on Friday, according to the Chinese embassy. Senior cultural officials and diplomats from both nations...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24South Korea’s SK Group chief ordered to pay ex-wife US$644 million in record divorce caseA ⁠South ⁠Korean court ⁠on Friday ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his former ‌wife Roh Soh-yeong 944 billion won (US$644 million) in a divorce-related property division case, lower than a previous 1.38 trillion won ⁠award that had drawn scrutiny of his stake in the group’s holding company. If finalised, the ruling from the Seoul High Court would be South Korea’s most expensive divorce ever. Chey is worth about US$5.6 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with his...South China Morning Post