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CYBEROct 8Hacker Used Chinese-Developed A.I. Tool to Target South Korean Banks, CrowdStrike SaysThe cybersecurity firm said the attacker was likely a Chinese speaker and financially motivated, but did not attribute the attacks to a named individual or group.NYT World
POLITICSOct 8South Korea to recall ambassador from Ukraine amid POW disputeSouth Korea said on Thursday it would recall its ambassador to Ukraine in response to a deepening diplomatic row over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. The two countries have been at loggerheads since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last month disclosed the prisoner transfer, sparking anger in Seoul, which said it had placed their families in North Korea at risk. The recall also comes days after a media report alleged more than 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8South Korea to recall ambassador from KyivThe South Korean government has decided to recall its ambassador to Kyiv over disagreements concerning the situation involving prisoners of war from North Korea.Ukrinform [en]
CYBEROct 8CrowdStrike links South Korean bank hacks to China-based attacker using AICrowdStrike has attributed hacks against South Korean banks to a China-based attacker. The attacker reportedly utilized artificial intelligence in their operations.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 8South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia found to have broken lawtheguardian.com · United Kingdom
MILITARYOct 8South Korea pledges legal action over alleged fuel exports to RussiaUkrainian reports of South Korean fuel exports to Russia come amid strained tensions between Seoul and Kyiv.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYOct 7South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian GamesSouth Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes' Asian Games comments.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYOct 7South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletesSouth Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlashAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 7Viral trapped shark in South Korea brings tourism, retail windfall to BusanA marooned three-metre-long (nine feet) shark in South Korea has drawn more than a million visitors to the coastal city of Busan, boosting local retail sales and triggering a trademark war, as authorities rush to stop opportunistic vendors from cashing in on the viral phenomenon. The shark, nicknamed “Bukangi” in reference to the park where it has become trapped, has become an internet darling and tourist sensation after non-stop local media coverage about multiple failed efforts to encourage it...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6Hong Kong’s first-store appeal grows as more Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands arriveJapanese, South Korean and Thai brands have increased their share of new entrants in Hong Kong’s retail property market by 7 percentage points to more than one-third in the first nine months of 2026, while the demand for shops from mainland Chinese brands has slipped, according to Cushman & Wakefield. A slew of new brands helped lift the combined share of Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands to a three-year high, according to Cushman, which said it expected the trend to continue. This year,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6With Karina Milei and Santilli, a South Korean giant inaugurated a lithium plant and prepares new investmentsPosco inaugurated the second Sal de Oro plant and is analyzing two new expansion stages. The project received a RIGI for US$208 million in July, when the work started in 2024 was already advanced and was expected to begin operations.Clarín
CYBEROct 6President of South Korea believes AI models were used in bank hacksThe Hill
BUSINESSOct 6South Korea’s $60 Billion Semiconductor Exports to Drive the KOSPI’s ResurgenceSouth Korea’s economy has become intrinsically linked to the ongoing artificial intelligence boom.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 6South Korea has become one of Russia’s biggest fuel suppliers. Some shipments are arriving on sanctioned tankers.By the end of summer, South Korea had become Russia’s second-largest supplier of petroleum products, and sanctioned tankers were among those used to ship the fuel, The Guardian reported.Meduza [en]
WORLDOct 6Ukraine apologizes for revealing North Korean POWs’ transfer to South Korea. Seoul says apology isn’t enough, vows ‘firm measures.’South Korea has received an apology from Ukraine over its disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul but considers the apology insufficient, South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said.Meduza [en]
CONFLICTOct 6South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blastAl Jazeera [en]
CYBEROct 6South Korea Warns Of Possible AI Use In Banking HacksMore than seven financial institutions, including some of South Korea's biggest banks, have reported customer data breaches in the past week. The post South Korea Warns Of Possible AI Use In Banking Hacks appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBEROct 6South Korea Investigates Possible Use of A.I. in Hacks on Its BanksNYT World
WORLDOct 6Byung-Chul Han, South Korean philosopher: "It's difficult to rebel when victim and executioner are the same person"La trampa actual de la autoexplotación.Cómo retomar la capacidad de elegir.Clarín
CONFLICTOct 5Mine Blast Tests South Korean Engagement Policy as Pyongyang Rejects Any ContactThe Diplomat
MILITARYOct 5South Korea Army units found guarding North Korea border with unloaded weaponskoreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
POLITICSOct 5If BTS has to serve, why are South Korean sportsmen, artists exempt: ex-lawmakerA former South Korean lawmaker has called for the abolition of the military exemption system granted to outstanding national athletes, arguing that military service should not be used as an incentive for achievements in sports or the arts. Yoo Seong-min’s remarks came amid controversy over comments made by members of South Korea’s men’s football team, who recently won its fourth consecutive Asian Games title, regarding the military benefits they received. South Korea defeated host Japan 1-0 on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Trump tells South Korea to sign on to Alaska LNG deal or 'I'll just charge them more'Trump is ramping up pressure on South Korea over Alaska LNG as Seoul remains cautious over investment projects announced by the U.S. president.CNBC
WORLDOct 4South Korea captain 'deeply sorry' for gloating about military exemptionSouth Korea's Asian Games soccer captain apologized on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have to do military service. South Korea defeated hosts…Japan Today