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The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

Samsung Galaxy S25 event could bring our first look at new AR smart glasses

A new report from Korea indicates Samsung is planning to show off new AR glasses at Galaxy Unpacked.

Tom’s Guide

South Korea’s President Yoon declares emergency martial law

Parliament voted later in the evening requiring President Yoon to lift the martial law he declared earlier.

Al Jazeera

US 'Disappointed' After Plastic Pollution Talks Collapse: White House

Delegates from nearly 200 nations debated for a week in South Korea on how to stop millions of tonnes of plastic waste from entering the environment each year.

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South Korea says 38 Vietnamese tourists have gone missing in Jeju island

Tourists disappear on last stop of their itinerary before their departure

The Independent UK

Stellantis' CEO Is Gone Ahead Of 'A Big Year' With A Huge List Of Problems

I think now-former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares was an interesting figure for just how unpopular he was. Sure, very few top executives get to where they are by making friends everywhere they go. But Tavrares was somewhat unique in how much he managed to make everyone mad at him; the…

InsideEVs

Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations Conclude Without Agreement

Negotiations for a plastic pollution treaty in Busan, South Korea conclude without agreement, but optimism remains for future progress.

Top News

Indigenous Groups Call For Health Protections In Plastic Deal

For Caleb Justin Smith-White, negotiations in South Korea on a landmark global deal to curb plastic pollution are about more than the environment.

International Business Times

South Korean Legend Wins 65th Title Of Pro Career After Runaway Battle At Women's Australian Open

Jiyai Shin ended Ashleigh Buhai's run of Women's Australian Open victories by claiming the second of her own incredible career

Golf Monthly

Nations Warn Of 'Obstruction' At Plastic Talks

Dozens of countries warned Sunday that a handful of nations were obstructing efforts in South Korea to reach an ambitious landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution.

International Business Times

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TechRadar

Samsung sold 1,000 units of its AI washing machine in just three days in South Korea alone – and that’s just the beginning for its energy-conscious appliances

AI appliances are here and ready to make your home work smarter, not harder. We spoke with Samsung's EVP to learn more.

The Independent UK

Greenpeace activists board tanker demanding cut in plastic production

Activists scaled ship’s mast, painted ‘PLASTIC KILLS’ on the side of the vessel, and set up tents to sustain their protest

International Business Times

Greenpeace Activists Board Tanker In Plastic Protest

Greenpeace activists boarded a tanker off South Korea on Saturday in an action intended to draw attention to calls for a treaty to curb plastic pollution, the environmental group said.

Radio France Internationale

Waste pickers battle for recognition at plastic treaty talks

As diplomats negotiate behind closed doors in the South Korean city of Busan on a treaty to curb plastic pollution, the waste pickers who are on the front lines of the problem are fighting for recognition.

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The Independent UK

What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea

The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global crisis of plastic pollution

The Independent UK

New Starbucks opens in South Korea offering customers views of North Korea

The new cafe is located in an observatory at Aegibong Peace Ecopark less than a mile from the North Korean border

The Independent UK

Russian defence minister makes unannounced visit to North Korea to deepen military ties

Andrey Belousov lands in Pyongyang after Ukrainian defence minister meets South Korean president in Seoul

Motor1

The Genesis Hypercar Is Coming Soon

Genesis was spun off from Hyundai to become a separate automaker in 2015. In just a decade, it has made a name for itself in the luxury segment by offering solid alternatives to Germany's legacy brands and Toyota's Lexus. After diversifying its portfolio with sedans, SUVs, and even a wagon,…

The Guardian - UK

We need to talk about plastic: five everyday items choking the planet

It is one of the world’s most dangerous materials, and global leaders are meeting in South Korea to thrash out a treaty to curb its effects

The Independent UK

Fears hundreds of fossil fuel lobbyists could derail crucial plastic pollution summit

Environmentalists say presence of lobbyists at negotiations ‘is like letting foxes guard the henhouse’

The Independent UK

How £55 funeral wreaths sent by disgruntled K-pop fans became a public menace

Once a solemn symbol of mourning, funeral wreaths have taken on a new role in South Korea as a tool of protest, Shahana Yasmin reports

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