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Monsta X seemingly tease new album after making their live comeback in Seoul

Monsta X appear to be teasing new music is on the way in September.

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South Korea mulls allowing individual tours to North Korea as tensions ease

Unification ministry in Seoul says allowing individual tours will not violate international sanctions.

Al Jazeera

In South Korea, Trump’s tariff threats place US love affair under strain

South Koreans’ perceptions of the US have taken a dive amid Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy and trade agenda.

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Instant noodles, foot spas and counsellors: Seoul tackles loneliness with ‘mind convenience stores’

As South Korea grapples with an epidemic of loneliness, the capital city has launched an ambitious new programme to address it

The Guardian - AU

K-pop singer Taeil sentenced to over 3 years in prison for rape

Taeil and accomplices found guilty of sexually assaulting intoxicated tourist in Seoul last year

The Independent UK

Disgraced ex-South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol sent back to detention over martial law decree

Yoon’s lawyers denounce his arrest as excessive and lacking evidence

The Independent UK

Seoul court approves new arrest of former President Yoon over martial law decree

Yoon described his martial law imposition as a necessary step to quash his “anti-state” liberal opponents, accusing them of using their majority to obstruct his agenda.

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South Korean court approves arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree

A South Korean court has approved the arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to his brief imposition of martial law in December, accepting a special prosecutor’s claim that he poses a risk of destroying evidence

The Independent UK

Samsung heirs sell Seoul villa to pay South Korea’s largest-ever inheritance tax bill

Sale of £13m Itaewon property adds to Samsung family’s asset liquidation drive

The Independent UK

Seoul repatriates six North Koreans who drifted south by accident and sought return

The individuals, who accidentally drifted into South Korean waters this year, were returned across a maritime border on Wednesday.

Euronews

Rotten Insects, Viral Videos And Climate Change: S.Korea Battles 'Lovebug' Invasion

K-pop's BTS are grossed out by them. Even K-pop BTS idol RM is seen seemingly cursing upon spotting the insects in a viral video, with fellow bandmember Jin separately seen casually blowing a lovebug out of his way mid-performance.

International Business Times

BLACKPINK's Jennie Accused of Staff Mistreatment After Viral Tour Video

BLACKPINK's Jennie is facing backlash after a video from the group's 5 July concert in Seoul appeared to show her reacting curtly to a stage crew member during a wardrobe issue.

International Business Times UK

I spent a day in LG's Smart Cottage — is this the future of smart homes?

LG is synonymous with home appliances and during a recent trip to the brand's home city of Seoul, Tom's Guide got to see what it's working on.

Tom’s Guide

What is causing South Korea’s ‘lovebug’ crisis?

Residents have been advised to avoid wearing bright colours and limit time near lights at night, which attract the bugs in large numbers

The Independent UK

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International Business Times

North Korean Detained After Crossing Land Border: Seoul Military

A North Korean civilian voluntarily crossed the heavily mined land border between the two countries, aided by the South's military in a delicate 20-hour operation, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Friday.

International Business Times

North Korea Opens Massive Beach Resort: State Media

North Korea opened a massive resort area on its east coast, state media said Wednesday, with the tourism pet project of leader Kim Jong Un reportedly set to welcome Russian guests later this month.

International Business Times

North Korea's Kim Shown Honouring Troops Killed In Russia-Ukraine War

State media images showed leader Kim Jong Un honouring the flag-draped coffins of North Korean soldiers killed helping Russia fight Ukraine, as Seoul's defence ministry said Tuesday it saw no signs of further troop deployments yet.

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'Tesla Knows How To Use Them': How Influencers Drive The Robotaxi Narrative

When Tesla rolled out its Robotaxi service, so-called

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Benzinga

Netflix's Squid Game Finale Takes Over Seoul With Massive Parade, Star-Studded Fan Event

On Sunday, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) celebrated the finale of "Squid Game" with a parade and star-studded fan event in Seoul, South Korea.

The Guardian - AU

Seoul wrestles with how to handle invasion of ‘lovebugs’

Swarms in South Korean capital trigger heated debate over pest control as experts say rising temperatures partly to blame

Euronews

Send a letter to yourself in 2045: The quiet charm of Paris’s time-travelling café

Café Pli is the first of its kind in Europe, inspired by Nuldam Space, a similar concept café in Seoul, South Korea.

International Business Times

BYDFi Joins Seoul Meta Week 2025, Advancing Web3 Vision and South Korea Strategy

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Tom’s Hardware

Intel hosts Direct Connect Asia event in Seoul — company tries to lure Samsung Foundry clients in its own backyard

Intel Foundry hosts its first Direct Connect Asia event in Korea, targets local chip designers, automotive industry.

The Independent UK

Japan and South Korea mark 60 years of ties despite lingering tension and political uncertainty

Japan and South Korea are marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Sunday, as both sides go through a time of political uncertainty and growing tension

Latin Times

All 7 BTS Members Reunite After Military Service, ARMY Reacts with Joy

The reunion took place at j-hope's solo concert in Seoul, part of FESTA 2025, BTS's annual celebration with fans. While he sang, the other six members of BTS were cheering, and driving the fans insane.

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