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PUBG Nations Cup 2026 heads back to Seoul: Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Finland join the roster

PUBG Nations Cup 2026 returns to Seoul with 24 nations competing.

Dot Esports

US ‘restricts intelligence sharing with South Korea’ after minister identified suspected nuclear site

Washington reportedly limits satellite data after minister spoke publicly about suspected facility in North Korea

The Guardian - UK

US limits intelligence sharing with Korea after remarks on North Korea nuclear site: Report

US has partially restricted satellite intelligence sharing with South Korea after Seoul's unification minister revealed details about a suspected North Korean uranium enrichment site. While the minister claims the information was public, Washington views it as an unauthorized disclosure. Despite this, officials state military preparedness and broader intelligence cooperation remain…

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North Korea conducts multiple ballistic missile tests

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, the latest in a series of recent weapons tests that analysts say signal Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's attempts to ease tensions.

Euronews

China and Russia ties driving North Korean economic recovery, Seoul ministry says

China has long been the diplomatically isolated country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has also drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Euronews

Beef season 2 ending explained: everything that happened in the hit Netflix series' explosive and unhinged finale

So... what on Earth was that? While it's nothing like the first Netflix season, Beef season 2 ending is just as explosive.

TechRadar

North Korea showing 'serious increase' in ability to make nuclear weapons, IAEA says

North Korea, which conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, is under rafts of UN sanctions for its banned weapons programmes.

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Seoul court sentences US YouTuber to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts

An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison by a Seoul court on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Poland and South Korea upgrade ties to strategic defence partnership deal

During a visit to Seoul on Monday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung pledged to strengthen their cooperation, particularly in defence.

Euronews

BTS returns after over three years but skip major market from their world tour: China

One of the biggest Korean bands is back after a three-and-a-half year break, but their world tour is skipping China

The Independent UK

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

BTS is kicking off their long-awaited world tour with a concert near Seoul

The Independent UK

North Korea Fires Missiles After Mocking South as 'World-Startling Fools' in Fresh Escalation

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Wednesday in its second launch in two days, South Korea's military said, hours after a senior Pyongyang official derided Seoul as "world-startling fools" for clinging to hopes of improved ties with the nuclear-armed neighbor.

International Business Times

Kim's rare praise, Lee's apology and then a barrage of missiles: Why did North Korea fire two rounds despite unusual exchange

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Wednesday. This followed a rare conciliatory message from leader Kim Jong Un to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Seoul convened an emergency meeting and urged Pyongyang to stop violating UN resolutions. Analysts suggest North Korea is asserting strength while seeking nuclear power…

The Times of India

North Korea launches ballistic missiles after declaring South 'most hostile enemy'

The back-to-back launches came after Pyongyang made it clear that it had no intention of improving ties with Seoul, whose government steadfastly expressed its hopes of restoring long-dormant dialogue.

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The Guardian - AU

The unlikely appeal of barefoot hiking: ‘It makes you feel quite primal’

From clay trails in Seoul to remote Australian coastlines, a small but growing number of hikers are hitting the trail unshod. But what happens when you feel the ground beneath your feet?

Euronews

Sky-high attractions: Iconic roof walks thrill-seekers can’t miss around the world

From a Zaha Hadid landmark in Seoul to a record-breaking view in Toronto, add these adventures to your bucket list.

Euronews

French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned the UN Security Council against any "provocative action", ahead of a scheduled vote on a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that ended up being postponed.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron visits South Korea for talks on technology and security

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a state visit focused on trade, technology and security – following talks in Tokyo where he and Japan’s prime minister agreed to push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the war in the Middle East.

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The Independent UK

Sick passenger dies mid-flight after cabin crew forgets to attach mask to oxygen tank, suit says

Exclusive: ‘What is unusual about this case is that the apparent violations are so bad, it really shocks the conscience,’ an attorney for Porscha Tynisha Brown’s family told The Independent

The Independent UK

Is this the next big K-drama hit? Acclaimed spy series to get Korean remake with Squid Game star

Remake will reimagine central couple as North Korean agents embedded in South Korean society

The Independent UK

Why Arab nations are scrambling to get South Korea’s Patriot-style air defence missiles

Arab nations race to secure South Korea’s cheaper but arguably more effective missile interceptors after their success in Iran war

The Independent UK

Seoul prepared for 260,000 fans at BTS comeback gig – but city says only 48,000 showed up

Sizeable gap between expectation and reality triggers debate over whether authorities overestimated size of event

MusicRadar

Shares in BTS parent company Hybe fall 15% after ‘disappointing’ attendance for Seoul comeback gig

A mere 104,000 fans showed up

The Guardian - AU

‘So awesome’: BTS fans on K-pop’s biggest comeback

Tens of thousands gathered in Seoul to show that, after a four-year hiatus, they had still kept a place for the band in a very changed world

Euronews

K-pop BTS makes comeback in Seoul: 260,000 fans, millions watching on screens

Numerous roads closed, hundreds of thousands of fans on site and millions watching on Netflix: the K-pop band’s comeback is a mega event.

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