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Exit polls in South Korea election show landslide victory for left-wing leader Lee Jae Myung

Exit poll results are based on surveys of about 100,000 voters at 325 polling stations

The Independent UK

NewJeans Court Case Explained: Why Is The K-Pop Group Being Asked To Pay £537K – And More

A Seoul court has ruled that each of the five members of NewJeans must pay a fine of one billion Korean won—approximately £537,000—for every unauthorised entertainment activity

International Business Times UK

South Korea’s presidential election aims to restore democratic credentials

Polls favour Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung over governing People Power Party’s candidate Kim Moon-soo.

Al Jazeera

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South Korea’s snap presidential election 2025: All you need to know

The vote, held in the backdrop of a martial law bid by ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol, could affect Seoul’s foreign policy.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s presidential favourite has plans for new ‘de facto’ capital

If election frontrunner Lee Jae-myung is elected, Sejong city could replace Seoul as the centre of political power.

Al Jazeera

Who is Lee Jae Myung? The new president who has vowed to bring stability to South Korea

IN FOCUS: Roiled by political upheaval since ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s disastrous martial law declaration, South Korea is looking for stability. But is Lee Jae Myung the steady hand the country needs? Shweta Sharma reports

The Independent UK

South Korea denies talks held about US troop withdrawal amid Pentagon review

Seoul reaffirms commitment to combined defence posture

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Why Donald Trump has put Asia on the precipice of a nuclear arms race

For the past 75 years, America’s nuclear umbrella has been the keystone that has kept East Asia’s great‑power rivalries from turning atomic.

The Conversation

South Korean candidates go head-to-head in first fiery presidential debate

Lee and Kim clash over foreign policy, economic revival, and US tariffs ahead of 3 June vote

The Independent UK

Viral ‘Hongdae boy’ videos expose the fringe group of South Korean men trying to sleep with foreign women

If you’re on TikTok, you may have come across “Hongdae boys” or “Hongdae guys” recently. In a social media context, the term refers to a group of young South Korean men who prey on foreign women (particularly white women) visiting the Hongdae area in Seoul’s Mapo district.

The Conversation

Protection Racket? Asian Semiconductor Giants Fear Looming Tariffs

Inside one of South Korea's oldest semiconductor research institutes, the cleanrooms and workshops are calm and immaculate, but outside the Seoul National University campus, a chip storm is brewing.

International Business Times

I Think Seoul Is The Most Beautiful City In The World, And Here Are My 30 Favorite Photos To Prove It (New Pics)

I am an American photographer who did freelance work while living in Seoul, South Korea for four years.

Bored Panda

North Korea carries out short-range missile test, says Seoul

Thursday's launch may have tested the performance of weapons Pyongyang intends to export, according to the South Korean military.

Euronews

Kim Jong Un oversees latest North Korea missile tests off east coast

Seoul’s military says launches may have been to test weapons intended for export.

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The Guardian - UK

Banning cars in city centres has worked around the world. Why isn’t London’s Oxford Street pedestrianised yet?

From Sydney to Seoul, the results have been positive. It’s time for Sadiq Khan to put his foot down, says writer and curator Phineas Harper

Euronews

South Korea's former PM enters presidential race with pledge to curb executive power

Han, who briefly served as acting leader following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment over a controversial martial law declaration, said he would push for constitutional amendments to better balance power between the president and parliament.

Bored Panda

Adorable Artwork For Cat Lovers, Drawn By This Korean Artist (45 Pics)

Cats are the ultimate muses, and for Mori, a Korean artist from Seoul, that couldn't be more true. What began with illustrations of her own cat has, over the past three years, blossomed into an irresistibly charming collection.

International Business Times

Did Russia Help Build North Korea's New Missile Warship? Seoul Thinks So

North Korea officially presented the destroyer-class vessel this week during a high-profile weapons test overseen by Kim Jong Un.

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Euronews

About 600 North Korean soldiers killed in Russia's war against Ukraine, Seoul says

Pyongyang this week confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to help Russia recapture parts of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

The Conversation

How Trump is prompting China to change its relationship with the world

China has spent much of the past two months shoring up friendships both near and far. Two rounds of ministerial meetings with regional rivals Japan and South Korea took place in Tokyo and Seoul at the end of March.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Thousands of Buddhists participate in Lotus Lantern Festival in South Korea

Thousands of Buddhist believers and festival-goers filled downtown Seoul for Yeon Deung Hoe, or the Lotus Lantern Festival. Participants, some dressed in traditional Korean Hanbok clothing, carried lotus lanterns of different shapes and colors.

International Business Times UK

DeepSeek Accused of Illicit Data Harvesting Amid Government Claims of Strong Privacy Protections

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is facing accusations in South Korea of illicitly transferring user data abroad. Seoul's investigation led to the removal of its app.

Evening Standard

Rejina Pyo's guide to Seoul: chic boutiques, hotel spas and mugwort treats

Authentic Korean BBQ, gorgeous views, must-buy cosmetics, incredible desserts, heavenly spas … the fashion designer is never bored in her home city

RideApart

South Korea Wants To Convert Old Gas Scooters To Electric, and Will Pilot a Program

In countries like South Korea, motorcycles aren’t just weekend toys or leisure rides—they’re essential tools of daily life. In cities like Seoul, delivery riders zip between alleyways and apartment blocks, getting food, packages, and even groceries to customers in record time. With narrow streets and dense traffic, scooters are often…

The Independent UK

Former South Korean president Moon Jae In indicted on bribery charges

Prosecutors allege Moon received bribes totalling £1,13,000 from a businessman-turned-lawmaker

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