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What is a Korean lash lift? An expert weighs in on the treatment, results and lasting power

This K-beauty treatment takes a gentle approach to natural-looking lashes with lasting lift and curl

Woman & Home

South Korean divers mark Lunar New Year with underwater performance in Seoul

Scuba divers dressed in traditional hanbok celebrated the upcoming Lunar New Year with an underwater performance at an aquarium in Seoul.

Euronews

South Korean officials raid spy agencies to find out who is sending drones into North Korea

Joint military and police task force says it searched 18 locations, including country’s main intelligence agencies

The Independent UK

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South Korea police raid spy agency over alleged drone flight into North Korea

Pyongyang said it downed a surveillance drone in early January, accusing Seoul of sending the aircraft to gather intelligence on "important targets".

Euronews

South Korea will boost medical school admissions to tackle physician shortage

South Korea plans to increase medical school admissions by over 3,340 students from 2027 to 2031

The Independent UK

South Korean official expelled for suggesting ‘importing women’ to boost birth rate

Controversial televised remarks spark diplomatic protest from Vietnam

The Independent UK

South Korean crypto exchange races to recover $40bn of bitcoin sent to customers by mistake

Bithumb has apologised for staff error that sent customers 620,000 bitcoins instead of 620,000 Korean won, equivalent to a few hundred US dollars

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‘Inappropriate’: South Korean official fired for saying Seoul should ‘import young women’ to solve population crisis

A South Korean official has been expelled from his party after suggesting that the country should "import young women" from Vietnam or Sri Lanka to help increase its birth rate.

The Times of India

Inside LA’s Koreatown: Where tradition meets a new generation of creativity

From soju bars to community-run clubs, Yvette Cook explores what makes K-town one of California’s most dynamic districts

The Independent UK

Canada's married mixed doubles curlers fail to qualify for Olympic semifinals

Canada’s mixed doubles curling team failed to reach the Olympic semifinals, a result that would have stunned fans of the sport just a decade ago, South Korea’s 9-5 victory Sunday night was the Canadians’ fifth consecutive defeat and knocked them out of contention

The Independent UK

North Korean teenagers ‘executed for watching Squid Game’ as regime wages war on TV and pop music

‘They took us to executions and showed us everything,’ said one former student

The Independent UK

2026 Winter Olympics TV Guide: Full Schedule and What to Watch Every Day of the Games

A comprehensive guide to every Olympic event that can be streamed and/or watched on television.

Sports Illustrated

The end of the START: US and Russia no longer have limits on their nuclear arsenals

For the first time in over half a century, the US and Russia have no legally binding agreement limiting their strategic nuclear forces. Does the nuclear race begin now as the New START treaty expires on Thursday, or is it already under way?

Euronews

How a ‘Dubai chewy cookie’ craze led to shortages of key ingredients in Korea

Locally known as ‘dujjonku’, the dessert is a Korean version of the Dubai chocolate whose demand swept cafes last year and experts chalk up the rush to the fear of missing out, Shahana Yasmin writes

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BTS sign deal with Netflix to air concert and behind-the-scenes documentary from comeback tour

South Korean boyband set date for first concert since completing military service

Evening Standard

BTS to play live reunion concert and documentary on Netflix

The K-pop superstars are staging a comeback after completing mandatory military service in South Korea.

The Independent UK

Asian shares surge as markets regain momentum after recent volatility

Asian shares have surged, led by a 5% jump in South Korea's benchmark

Digital Camera World

Is Nikon cool again? Korean Gen Zers make up over 61% of the Big N’s domestic mirrorless sales

Sorry, millennials, if Nikon's South Korean sales are anything to go by, Gen Z has just declared Nikon to be K-Pop cool!

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The Conversation

Critics of Keir Starmer’s trip to China are missing these two important points

When I spoke to a European journalist about British prime minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China at the end of January, they laughed about the controversy it had caused: “I mean, when most other leaders go to China, it’s taken as something they should do, rather than having to justify.”…

The Independent UK

South Korea celebrates K-pop's 'Golden' historic Grammy win

South Koreans are celebrating after “Golden,” from the Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” claimed K-pop’s first Grammy Award, a milestone that critics say highlights the genre’s global appeal and signals broader acceptance in the American mainstream

AAP

Sth Korea boycott would be 'devastating' for Asian Cup

Women's Asian Cup boss Sarah Walsh expects a resolution to South Korea's player boycott threat, saying their withdrawal would be devastating.

The Independent UK

South Korea apologises for Cambodian worker’s death in freezing greenhouse dorm

Labour ministry vows to reinforce protections for foreign workers to prevent such tragedies

The Independent UK

South Korea launches investigation into church over election interference allegations

Controversial church founder Lee Man Hee is accused of pressuring members to join People Power Party of ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol

Space

Rocket Lab launches Korean disaster-monitoring satellite after long delay

Rocket Lab launched a South Korean disaster-monitoring satellite from New Zealand on Thursday (Jan. 29), about six weeks later than originally planned.

Times Life

Why Rice Is Still a Powerful Skincare Ingredient

There are few skin care items which still hold a powerful yet the most skincare in the market. Glass skin has been trending on the internet for years. With the rising hype of using Korean skincare, rice has become one of the most trusted and good skin care items. Now…

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