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The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

At least 14 people killed in fire at South Korean car parts factory

Almost 60 injured in blaze in Daejeon with footage seemingly showing people jumping from burning building to escape

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump ‘very surprised’ Australia declined to send troops to strait of Hormuz amid fuel crisis

US president claims he ‘always says yes’ to Australia, Japan and South Korea, after saying he didn’t need help from trio of countries earlier this week

The Guardian - AU

Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter spotted driving tank during military drill, sparking fresh succession buzz — watch

Kim Jong Un's daughter, believed to be 13-year-old Kim Ju Ae, was seen driving a tank during military drills, fueling speculation she's being groomed as heir. This latest joint appearance follows numerous high-profile events, with state media highlighting their close bond.

The Times of India

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BTS are back: Fans flood Seoul as new album drops ahead of mega comeback concert

The Bangtan Boys are back! Their highly anticipated fifth album 'Arirang' has dropped, and a massive open-air comeback concert is set to delight fans in Seoul this weekend.

Euronews

At least 50 injured after fire breaks out at South Korean auto parts factory

Video from the scene show thick gray smoke billowing from the complex

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin delivers update on peace talks as war rages in Middle East

Orban has shown no signs of backing down in row over Russia oil flows

The Independent UK

BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark

BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square

The Independent UK

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Seoul raises terror alert as it prepares to host BTS comeback concert

Thousands of police prepare to deploy to South Korea’s capital ahead of K-pop’s most anticipated comeback

The Guardian - AU

Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs.

Euronews

2026 AutoFlex Shaft Range Review: Can This 'Hidden' Korean Tech Transform Your Game?

The AutoFlex phenomenon took the golfing world by storm, promising increased speed and effortless distance. We put four distinct profiles from the range to the test to see if the hype holds up on the course.

Golf Monthly

Choke on Strait of Hormuz hurts many nations, US is not one of them - in fact, it profits

President Donald Trump's recent appeal to Asian allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the war against Iran, bluntly brought to focus their outsized reliance: "Countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz must take care of that passage — China, Japan, South Korea…

The Times of India

Japan down Korea, set up Asian Cup final with Australia

Japan will meet Australia in the final of the Women's Asian Cup after smashing South Korea 4-1 in Sydney.

AAP

School girl injured by suspected stray bullet from South Korean army’s live fire drill

Live fire drill was taking place 1.4km away from playground where girl was playing

The Independent UK

Turkey eyes multiple nuclear deals, in talks with South Korea, Canada, China, Russia

Turkey is in discussions with South Korea, Canada, China, and Russia for new nuclear power capacity, planning to build four reactors in Sinop and four in the Thrace region. This expansion aims to reduce energy import dependence and boost domestic capacity through localization. Final decisions will be based on competitive…

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The Independent UK

Asian shares gain and oil slips back despite a barrage of attacks by Iran

Asia shares are mostly higher with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea sharply higher

AAP

'Desperate' Korea stare down Asian Cup nemesis Japan

South Korea held the Matildas to a draw to top Group A at the Women's Asian Cup. But a semi-final showdown with Japan shapes as their biggest obstacle.

The Independent UK

BTS open up on comeback fears in new Netflix documentary

K-pop boyband BTS is making a comeback following the completion of mandatory military service by all members in South Korea. Their return will be chronicled in a new Netflix documentary, BTS: The Return, which is set to launch on March 27. The group will release a new album, 'Arirang', on…

Tom’s Hardware

South Korean company following ChatGPT management advice forced to backtrack by court — Krafton improperly ousted Subnautica developer bosses to dodge $250m bonus payout

Gaming company forced to backtrack by court after AI-driven plan to dodge $250m bonus payment backfires.

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The Conversation

Going nuclear? Why a growing number of Washington’s allies are eyeing an alternative to US umbrella

Canadians are openly discussing the merits and risks of pursuing a nuclear weapon. Europeans are similarly considering a nuclear deterrent for the bloc. In South Korea, public support for a nuclear weapon is at its highest level on record, and even in Japan some politicians are talking about the once-taboo…

The Guardian - AU

Kerr and Foord propel improved Matildas past China to Women’s Asian Cup final

Plucky Australia beat defending champions 2-1 and will face either Japan or South Korea in Saturday decider

AAP

Kerr brilliance sinks China 2-1 in Asian Cup semi-final

Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr have scored either side of half-time as the Matildas beat China 2-1 to set up an Asian Cup final against either South Korea or Japan.

Barchart

Dear AMD Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for March 18

AMD CEO Lisa Su is traveling to South Korea to meet with Samsung to secure high-bandwidth memory.

Marie Claire

Arden Cho's 2026 Oscars Gown Is a Call for Young Korean Girls to "Unapologetically Take Up Space"

The 'KPop Demon Hunters' star traded Rumi's signature shades for "something more for myself."

Euronews

The KPop Demon Hunters travel craze: Why set-jetters are choosing Seoul

Key neighbourhoods, museums and spa rituals are some of the main attractions for fans visiting the South Korean capital.

Android Central

Samsung might already be done selling the Galaxy Z TriFold — and you shouldn't be surprised

Samsung may stop selling the Galaxy Z TriFold in Korea and other regions just months after launch.

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