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South Korea’s president vows to restore 2018 inter-Korean military agreement to ease tensions

South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, says he will seek to restore a 2018 military agreement with North Korea aimed at reducing border tensions and urged Pyongyang to respond to Seoul’s efforts to rebuild trust and revive dialogue

The Independent UK

Corn Closes with Mixed Trade on Thursday

Corn Closes with Mixed Trade on Thursday

Corn bulls fought off the weakness on Thursday, as contracts closed with nearbys within a penny of unchanged. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3/4 cent at $3.57 1/4. USDA reported private export sales announcements of 136,000 MT to South Korea and 132,000 MT to Spain all...

Baby Shark: South Korean court rejects US composer’s claim song was plagiarised

Baby Shark: South Korean court rejects US composer’s claim song was plagiarised

Ruling upheld that there was insufficient evidence of copyright infringement on song that is YouTube’s most viewed video

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South Korea’s top court rules viral Baby Shark song does not infringe copyright

Supreme Court says folk tunes passed down through generations as oral tradition belong to public

The Independent UK

'Just a tap water, please': Starbucks Korea asks customers to stop bringing desktop PCs, printers, and pop-up dividers into its coffee shops for a cheeky work session

I'll leave the 39-inch ultrawide at home, yes?

South Korea's Supreme Court rules popular children's song 'Baby Shark' is not plagiarised

The top court dismissed a copyright claimed filed by a US composer against South Korean company Pinkfong, ending a six-year legal battle.

Kim Jong-un's sister mocks South Korean attempts to improve relations

Kim Yo-jong said on Thursday that Seoul's attitude towards North Korea “remains unchanged and can never change”.

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Fewer flights, more immersion: What is 'tripchaining' and could it help you travel more sustainably?

Fewer flights, more immersion: What is 'tripchaining' and could it help you travel more sustainably?

Tripchaining can help travellers save money and time, while spending more time in destinations for a more authentic and memorable holiday.

Kim Jong Un’s sister denies North Korea has removed border loudspeakers

Kim Jong Un’s sister denies North Korea has removed border loudspeakers

North Korean leader’s firebrand sister says Pyongyang has no intention of halting broadcasts or courting better ties with the South

The Independent UK

North Korea Denies Removing Border Loudspeakers

North Korea Denies Removing Border Loudspeakers

The powerful sister of North Korea's leader on Thursday denied reports by the South Korean military that Pyongyang has started removing loudspeakers used in tit-for-tat propaganda wars along their border.

International Business Times

South Korean Supreme Court dismisses US composer's 'Baby Shark' copyright claim

South Korean Supreme Court dismisses US composer's 'Baby Shark' copyright claim

South Korea’s Supreme Court has rejected a 30 million won ($21,600) damage claim by an American composer who accused a South Korean kids content company of plagiarizing his version of “Baby Shark,” ending a six-year legal battle over the globally popular tune known for its catchy “doo doo doo doo…

The Independent UK

North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea lying about thaw in ties

North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea lying about thaw in ties

Kim Yo Jong denies claims that Pyongyang has removed propaganda-blaring loudspeakers at the inter-Korean border.

Powerful sister of North Korean leader denies removal of frontline speakers

Powerful sister of North Korean leader denies removal of frontline speakers

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has dismissed South Korean claims that North Korea is removing loudspeakers along the inter-Korean border

The Independent UK

Global Stocks Are Crushing Wall Street And Trump's Tariffs In 2025

Global Stocks Are Crushing Wall Street And Trump's Tariffs In 2025

Global equities are crushing Wall Street in 2025, posting their strongest outperformance since the Great Recession, as trade deals, a sliding dollar and looser monetary policy overseas help fuel a historic reversal.

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This Former Tech Exec Worked At Meta, TikTok And Netflix — Then Built A Million-Dollar Business Linking South Korea To The US Market

Kurated Agency founder Sora Lee turned a decade in Big Tech into a million-dollar pivot. She now links South Korean beauty brands to U.S. shelves while trade flows stay brisk. The timing matters: federal data show consumer demand, and South Korean exporters keep shipping goods to American buyers.

Starbucks is cracking down on people working in stores - and I think they might be right, wait til you see what people are bringing in

Extreme workers in South Korea have been using Starbucks stores to set up their own (not-so-mobile) office spaces.

The Independent UK

Heavy rain pounds South Korea's capital region, leaving 1 person missing

Heavy rain have pounded South Korea’s greater capital region, turning roads into chocolate-colored rivers and disrupting traffic

Get rich quick: Vietnam wants to become Asia's next 'tiger economy' - here's how

Vietnam wants to follow in the footsteps of Taiwan and South Korea, but focusing on one single industry is no longer viable to build a strong and resilient economy.

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Wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over corruption allegations

Investigators are seeking to charge Kim over alleged crimes in one of three probes launched under Seoul’s new liberal government, targeting the presidency of Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office in April.

Prime Video’s new spy thriller series is packed with action and twists —your next binge-watch is here

Daniel Dae Kim and Piper Perabo star in the action-packed new espionage series set in South Korea.

The Independent UK

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee arrested on corruption charges

Seoul court issues arrest warrant close to midnight over concerns of evidence destruction

Putin lauds ‘heroism’ of North Koreans in liberating Kursk, Pyongyang says

Call between the two leaders comes days ahead of US President Donald Trump’s summit with Putin in Alaska.

International Business Times

South Korea's Ex-first Lady Kim Arrested

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested late Tuesday over a range of charges including stock manipulation and corruption, prosecutors said.

The Conversation

With new weapons, cash and battleground experience from Ukraine, North Korea has become much more formidable

The war between Russia and Ukraine is taking place in Europe, but its security implications are increasingly being felt in Asia, too.

The Guardian - UK

South Korea’s former first lady arrested after court issues warrant on corruption charges

Kim Keon Hee in custody on three charges while husband Yoon Suk Yeol detained over attempt to impose martial law

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