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WORLDJul 14Anne visits South Korea to mark battle anniversaryAnne is currently visiting South Korea to commemorate the anniversary of a significant battle. This event highlights international remembrance and diplomatic engagement.illawarramercury.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 14Anne visits South Korea to mark battle anniversaryAnne is visiting South Korea to commemorate the anniversary of a battle.standard.net.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 14Anne visits South Korea to mark battle anniversaryAnne visited South Korea to commemorate a battle anniversary, signifying diplomatic and historical ties between the nations.muswellbrookchronicle.com.au · Australia
MILITARYJul 14As the world rearms, South Korea aims to cash inWeapons and military equipment produced in South Korea are sought-after due to their reliability, speedy delivery times and relatively low prices. Global demand for weapons has surged after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.DW News [en]
WORLDJul 14Anne visits South Korea to mark 75th anniversary of Battle of Imjin RiverAnne is visiting South Korea to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Imjin River. This marks a historical event with international significance.readingchronicle.co.uk · United Kingdom
WORLDJul 14Anne visits South Korea to mark 75th anniversary of Battle of Imjin RiverAnne is visiting South Korea to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Imjin River. This event marks a historical milestone in international relations.sthelensstar.co.uk · United Kingdom
BUSINESSJul 14South Korea lifts 2026 growth forecast on AI - driven chip demandSouth Korea has increased its economic growth forecast for 2026, primarily attributing this to the rising global demand for AI-driven semiconductors. This indicates a positive outlook for a key sector of the South Korean economy.finance.yahoo.com · United States
WORLDJul 14South Korea’s lost Canadian deal; BN’s election win in Malaysia’s Johor: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why South Korea is celebrating a Canada submarine deal it lost South Korea may have lost Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine order, but analysts say its close-run contest with Germany has handed Seoul a different prize: proof that it can challenge one of the world’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Jeju plan to allow Chinese tourist drivers stokes safety backlash in South KoreaJeju’s renewed push to allow Chinese tourists to drive rental cars on the South Korean resort island is reigniting a decade-old debate over safety, insurance and legal loopholes. On July 2, the island’s Vice-Governor Park Cheon-su said allowing Chinese tourists to drive could boost visitor spending during a live-streamed meeting with senior provincial government officials. “A large portion of independent foreign travellers are Chinese, but they cannot use rental cars at the moment,” Park said....South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 13AI memory, chip stocks fall as South Korean peers tumble after SK hynix's US debutStocks for AI memory and chip companies experienced a decline. This fall occurred as South Korean semiconductor companies saw a tumble following SK hynix's debut in the US market.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 13South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to two years in illegal polling caseA South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in jail Monday after he was found guilty of receiving illegal polling services, local media reported. Yoon is involved in eight legal cases and is currently appealing a life sentence linked to his attempt at leading an insurrection with his martial law declaration in 2024.France 24 [en]
MILITARYJul 13South Korean sailor missing on patrol found dead near North Korea sea borderSouth Korea’s navy said on Monday it had recovered the body of a sailor off the east coast, a day after the seaman disappeared near the de facto sea border between the two Koreas. Authorities launched a large search involving 10 ships and aircraft after the sailor failed to report for duty on Sunday morning while the vessel was on patrol near the Northern Limit Line, the de facto maritime border between the neighbours. “A patrol boat participating in the search operation found the missing sailor...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 13South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos hit jackpot as Chinese tourists returnSouth Korea’s foreigner-only casinos are gaining renewed momentum this year, triggered by a steady recovery in inbound tourism and expectations of a surge in Chinese group travel in the second half, according to a recent analysis by Shinhan Securities. Unlike other tourism segments that move with domestic consumption, casino performance is closely tied to inbound flows, making the pace of Chinese visitor growth the key variable for the remainder of the year. “Inbound indicators such as arrivals,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 12South Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increaseSouth Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool. The new warning system was introduced to better deal with a rising number of heatwaves in South Korea, which have become longer and more intense, officials said. An emergency alert is issued when areas experiencing a heatwave are forecast to hit perceived temperatures of 38°C or an actual temperature of 39°C for one...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 12South Korean ticket touts to face the music when new penalties come into playFor many K-pop fans in South Korea, the hunt for concert tickets has turned into a high-stakes battle, one where logging on early is no longer enough and ordinary fans find themselves outmatched by organised resellers, bots and shadowy workarounds that can send prices soaring far beyond face value. Previous solutions have failed to rein in the problem, but the government is hoping that the threat of massive fines may finally free ticket seekers from the grips of predatory scalpers. From August...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 10South Korea says won still misaligned , sees relief coming in H2South Korea's government indicates its currency remains misaligned and anticipates improvement in the second half of the year. This reports on a nation's economic assessment and currency outlook.investinglive.com
BUSINESSJul 10South Korean chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in US share saleThe shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.BBC World
POLITICSJul 9South Korea Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for Yoon in first martial law caseThe South Korea Supreme Court has upheld a prison sentence for Yoon in the first martial law case. This ruling carries significant legal implications related to historical events.seattletimes.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 9Meet SK Hynix, the trillion-dollar South Korean chipmaker debuting on U.S. marketsFollowing a more than sevenfold rally in its stock price over the past year, South Korea's SK Hynix is listing on the Nasdaq.CNBC
POLITICSJul 9South Korea Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for Yoon in first martial law caseSouth Korea's Supreme Court has affirmed a prison sentence for Yoon in the country's inaugural martial law case. This marks a notable legal decision concerning historical political events.newsday.com · United States
POLITICSJul 9Top court upholds South Korean ex-president Yoon’s 7-year jail sentenceVanguard Nigeria
MILITARYJul 9South Korea set to power US fight for naval dominance amid rising geopolitical tensionsThe United States is turning to South Korea’s world-leading shipbuilding industry as it seeks to refresh its ageing naval fleet, a move set to expand the bilateral alliance beyond security into defence manufacturing, technology and industrial production. According to analysts, the bid reflects Washington’s efforts to address long-standing problems in its own industry – such as chronic construction delays, cost overruns, shortages of skilled workers and supply chain constraints. It also marks a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 9South Korea's top court upholds 7-year sentence for ex-president YoonSouth Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a seven-year prison sentence handed down to former president Yoon Suk Yeol o charges of obstruction and other crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration. The disgraced former president has insisted his martial law declaration was motivated by the public interest.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 9South Korea's top court upholds ex-president Yoon's 7-year sentenceThe court dismissed Yoon's appeals, saying there ​was no misunderstanding of any legal interpretations in the rulings.DW News [en]